The Nonprofit Ecosystem in South Bend

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.

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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.

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GARDEN COURT, INC. WAS ORGANIZED AS AN INDIANA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION TO OWN AND OPERATE TWO APARTMENT PROJECTS FOR LOW-INCOME SENIOR CITIZENS IN PLYMOUTH, INDIANA. THE EAST PROJECT HAS 60 UNITS AND THE WEST PROJECT HAS 46 UNITS. THE CORPORATION'S MORTGAGE LOANS WERE PROVIDED THROUGH THE RURAL DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, UNDER SECTION 515 OF THE HOUSING ACT OF 1949. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2019, THE CORPORATION BEGAN CONSTRUCTION ON AN 18-UNIT COMMUNITY FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES LOCATED IN PLYMOUTH, INDIANA.

MISSION:

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

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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 PROVIDES A HAVEN FOR MEDICALLY FRAGILE CHILDREN WHILE GIVING FAMILY MEMBERS PERIODS OF RELIEF FROM THE DEMANDS OF PROVIDING TWENTY-FOUR HOUR CARE.

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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.

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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.

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

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

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE EXCEL CENTER OF NORTHERN INDIANA IS TO PROVIDE ADULTS THE COURSEWORK AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO EARN AN INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA TO PURSUE CAREER AND COLLEGE PATHWAYS.

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LOCAL LABOR UNION - TO IMPROVE THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE MEMBERS.

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The goal of this organization is to train people in the specific skills they will need to obtain employment in a particular industry or which provide work experience for youth or others who have no employment history.

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ST. MARGARET'S HOUSE IMPROVES THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND CHILDREN BY PROVIDING INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION TO THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS, BREAKING THE BONDS OF ISOLATION AND HELPING THEM ACQUIRE SKILLS TO BETTER THEIR LIVES. THROUGH A PHILOSOPHY OF SHARED OWNERSHIP IN ST. MARGARET'S HOUSE, GUESTS BECOME EMPOWERED BY PARTICIPATING IN PLANNING AND DECISION MAKING.

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

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TO PROVIDE THE COUNCIL (LASALLE COUNCIL, INC., BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA #165 EIN: 35-0867966) WITH INCREASING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BOTH OPERATING AND CAPITAL NEEDS.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION, COUNSELING, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES.

MISSION:

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

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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