The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Valparaiso

MISSION:

A COMMUNITY OF LEARNING DEDICATED TO EXCELLENCE & GROUNDED IN THE LUTHERAN TRADITION OF SCHOLARSHIP, FAITH, & FREEDOM, PREPARING STUDENTS TO LEAD & SERVE IN THE CHURCH & SOCIETY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH LASTING GENEROSITY AND LEADERSHIP

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A FULL SPECTRUM OF COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES THROUGHOUT THE LIFE CYCLE, AND MAKES THOSE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF A PATIENT'S ABILITY TO PAY.

MISSION:

PORTER-STARKE SERVICES PROVIDES HEALTH AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF A LICENSED AND ACCREDITED COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER AS WELL AS A FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF PINES VILLAGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, INC. (PVRC) IS TO CELEBRATE LIFE BY ENRICHING THE LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS. THROUGH LOCAL PARTNERSHIPS, WE PROVIDE OLDER ADULTS IN THE VALPARAISO AREA A NETWORK OF COMMUNITY CHOICES TO LIVE WELL.

MISSION:

THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE AGENCY IS TO PROVIDE A FULL RANGE OF SERVICES TO THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED. THE AGENCY PROVIDES VOCATIONAL TRAINING, DAY SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO CLIENTS IN PORTER COUNTY, INDIANA.

MISSION:

SEE SCHEDULE O FOR THE DETAILED MISSION DESCRIPTION.

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE AND RESTORE NATURAL LANDS AND WATERS IN NORTHWESTERN INDIANA, AND TO ENGAGE PEOPLE IN NATURE AND CONSERVATION

MISSION:

HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES INC. RESOLVES AND PREVENTS HOMELESSNESS IN NORTHWEST INDIANA.

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MAAC'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FIREFIGHTERS, POLICE OFFICERS, AND EMS. THIS WILL BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE OFFERINGS OF COMBINED CLASSROOM AND PRACTICAL APPLICATION PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROVIDE ADVANCED LEVELS OF CRITICAL THINKING AND FUNCTIONING IN PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE. MOREOVER, MAAC FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING AND MEETING THE NEEDS OF EXISTING INDIANA DISTRICT 1 TRAINING SITES, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDIANA DISTRICT 1 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING COUNCIL, TO EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY PROVIDE FIRE SERVICE TRAINING TO ALL DISTRICT 1 FIREFIGHTERS, ENSURING THAT NATIONAL FIREFIGHTER STANDARDS ARE MET; QUALITY OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE OF FIRE INSTRUCTORS ARE SUFFICIENT; AND THAT THE CORE ELEMENTS AND FOUNDATION OF AN EFFECTIVE FIRE TRAINING SYSTEM IS ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS OF FIREFIGHTERS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE COMPASSIONATE HOSPICE CARE IN AN INNOVATIVE AND PERSONALIZED MANNER TO THOSE IN NEED, WITHIN THE RESOURCES AVAILABLE, ENABLING THEM TO PRESERVE THEIR DIGNITY AND MAINTAIN THEIR HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE. THE ORGANIZATION SERVES PATIENTS IN PORTER COUNTY AS WELL AS PORTIONS OF LAKE, JASPER, STARKE, AND LAPORTE COUNTIES.

MISSION:

TO FOSTER RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL FORMATION OF MEN AND WOMEN, TO TEACH THE APPLICATION OF CHRISTIAN PRINCIPLES TO EVERYDAY LIFE, AND TO PROMOTE CHRISTIAN MORALS AND BENEVOLENCE

MISSION:

PACT FACILITATES CHANGES IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AND WE CHALLENGE ORGANIZATIONAL SYSTEMS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING THE CHANGE PROCESS.

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THE PROMOTION OR ESTABLISHMENT OF APPROPRIATE WAGES, FRINGE BENEFITS, TRAINING, HOURS OF EMPLOYMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS FOR MEMBERS

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SHOREWOOD FOREST UTILITIES, INC PROVIDES SEWAGE COLLECTION AND TREATMENT SERVICES TO THE SHOREWOOD FOREST DEVELOPMENT AND ADJACENT AREAS WITHIN THE UTILITY'S CERTIFICATE OF TERRITORIAL AUTHORITY, LOCATED IN UNION TOWNSHIP, PORTER COUNTY, INDIANA. THE UTILITY SERVES 1,166 MEMBERS.

MISSION:

FUNDRAISING AND SUPPORT FOR VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION OF PORTER COUNTY, INDIANA, INC.

MISSION:

UNITED WAY OF NORTHWEST INDIANA IS COMMITTED TO:A.CONTINUALLY EVALUATING AND ADAPTING TO COMMUNITY NEEDSB.MAINTAINING EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY IN ALLENDEAVORSC.EMPOWERING COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ACHIEVE THEIR CHARITABLE GIVINGGOALSD.RESPECTING THE DIGNITY OF ALL PEOPLEE.BUILDING COALITIONS AND PARTNERSHIPSF.ENSURING QUALITY SERVICES AND PROGRAMSG.PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING VOLUNTEERISM