The Nonprofit Ecosystem in South Bend

MISSION:

POTAWATOMI ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY, INC. (THE SOCIETY) IS AN INDIANA NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PRIMARY MISSION IS TO ASSIST AND ADVISE THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA (THE CITY) BY ACTING AS REPRESENTATIVES OF THE COMMUNITY, AND TO PROVIDE FUNDING WITH FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE SOUTH BEND POTAWATOMI PARK ZOO (THE ZOO) IN AREAS THAT PROMOTE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION, CONSERVATION AND IMPROVED ANIMAL QUALITY OF LIFE. THE ZOO IS RECOGNIZED AS A VITAL CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL COMMUNITY ASSET AND WISH TO ENHANCE THE ZOO'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE COMMUNITY IN THE AREAS OF RECREATION, EDUCATION AND CONSERVATION. THE SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO THE ONGOING DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT AND ENRICHMENT OF THE ZOO AND SHARE THE GOAL OF PROVIDING A TOP FLIGHT ZOO FOR A CITY THE SIZE OF SOUTH BEND, FOR ITS CITIZENS OF ITS NEIGHBOR COMMUNITIES, AND FOR VISITORS TO THE SOUTH BEND AREA. THE SOCIETY IS ORGANIZED TO SOLICIT, COLLECT, AND PROVIDE FUNDS FOR SECURING AND MAINTAINING ANIMALS AND FACILITIES FOR THE CITY

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY, BY PROVIDING A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES FOR PREVENTION, EDUCATION AND TREATMENT OF ALCOHOL, DRUG AND GAMBLING ADDICTIONS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.

MISSION:

SERVICES FOR MEMBERS INCLUDING PER CAPITA DUES, BENEFITS, CONFERENCES ON THE LATEST UNION NEWS, EVENTS AND LAWS AND WORK SITE EVALUATION FOR UNION WORKERS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE PREVENTATIVE SERVICE TO THE AREA, SPECIFICALLY THE HISPANIC COMMUNITY, BY OFFERING PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF YOUTH, COMMUNITY AND EMERGENCY SERVICES.

MISSION:

WE CREATE A WORLD OF "YES" FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AND WE WON'T QUIT. TO PROVIDE FISCAL SUPPORT AND PROMOTE COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND INVOLVEMENT TO FULFILL THE MISSION OF A ROSIE PLACE FOR CHILDREN. IN A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, A ROSIE PLACE FOR CHILDREN PROVIDES A HAVEN FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN WHILE GIVING FAMILY MEMBERS PERIODS OF RELIEF FROM THE DEMANDS OF PROVIDING TWENTY-FOUR HOUR CARE.

MISSION:

THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, INC. WAS FOUNDED IN 1909 AS A PRIVATE, NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEMBER ASSOCIATION TO SERVE ITS MEMBER BUSINESSES AND ADVANCE COMMUNITY PROSPERITY. THE CHAMBER IS DEDICATED TO ITS MEMBERS' GROWTH AND PROSPERITY. THE CHAMBER IS THE PRIMARY ADVOCATE FOR AREA BUSINESS AND IS COMMITTED TO HELPING MEMBERS COMPETE BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY AND SERVICES.

MISSION:

TO ENRICH AND CREATE COMMUNITY THROUGH LIVE THEATRE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING THREE PILLARS: EXCELLENCE, EDUCATION, AND EQUITY.

MISSION:

PRIMARY MISSION IS TO PLACE UNWANTED ANIMALS IN ADOPTIVE HOMES. SECONDARY MISSION IS TO PERFORM LOW-COST SPAY AND NEUTER SURGERIES FOR PETS IN THE COMMUNITY. WE ALSO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ON PREVENTITIVE CARE OF ANIMALS.

MISSION:

HANNAH AND FRIENDS IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR A PROGRAM CALLED HANNAH'S HELPING HANDS, WHICH WILL FUND QUALITY OF LIFE GRANTS FOR INDIANA, INCLUDING THE GREATER MICHIANA AREA, NEW YORK, FLORIDA, AND RHODE ISLAND FAMILIES THAT CARE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE GRANTS WILL PROVIDE LOW AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES WITH STIPENDS THAT MAY BE USED FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF SUPPORTS RELATED TO THEIR FAMILY MEMBER THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALSO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND ONGOING OPERATIONS OF A FARM WHERE RESIDENTIAL HOMES WILL PROVIDE A COMMUNITY FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION FOSTERS AN ONGOING CAMPAIGN OF "AWARENESS &COMPASSION" FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS DESERVE THE SAME RESPECT AS EVERYONE ELSE AND IT IS OUR MISSION TO EDUCATE OTHERS WHO DO NOT UNDERSTAND THIS.

MISSION:

VPA FOUNDATION PROVIDES RESOURCES TO BUILD COMMUNITY THROUGH PEOPLE, PARKS AND PROGRAMS. THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO SERVE AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH THE PURPOSE TO PROVIDE DISCRETIONARY FUNDING TO CULTIVATE INCREASED AWARENESS IN THE MISSION, VALUE AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE SOUTH BEND PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, TO THE BENEFIT OF THE CITIZENS OF SOUTH BEND.

MISSION:

THE UEA IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY TO BENEFIT, PERFORM, AND CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA BY (1) PERFORMING AND DISCHARGING THE DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE URBAN ENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION FOR THE CITY'S ENTERPRISE ZONE PROGRAM BY RETAINING AND ATTRACTING BUSINESSES TO THE ZONE AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ZONE RESIDENTS; AND, (2) PERFORM COMMUNITY SERVICES IN ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AREAS IN AND AROUND THE CITY.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT OF THE NEAR NORTH-WEST SECTION OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, INDIANA.

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH EQUINE ASSISTED THERAPY.

MISSION:

TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS OF THE CAMP FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING RECREATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS.

MISSION:

TO UNEARTH AND PRESERVE DINOSAUR BONES AND DISPLAY THEM IN A MUSEUM TYPE ATMOSPHERE.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATION AND ADVANCEMENT OF ART IN THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND, ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, AND SURROUNDING AREAS.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND FUND INITIATIVES TO ENRICH LEARNING EXPERIENCES FOR THE STUDENTS AND STAFF OF THE SOUTH BEND COMMUNITY SCHOOL CORPORATION.

MISSION:

FOSTER AMATEUR SPORTS COMPETITION AND PROVIDE ICE SKATING FACILITY FOR YOUTH, AMATEUR GROUPS AND SCHOOLS.