The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Lewiston

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COLLEGE FOR ME-ANDROSCOGGIN IS A REGIONAL COLLABORATIVE WITH AN AMBITIOUS GOAL OF DOUBLING THE NUMBER OF COLLEGE DEGREE HOLDERS IN ANDROSCOGGIN COUNTY, MAINE. THE EFFORT STARTED WHEN BUSINESS, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY AND GOVERNMENT LEADERS IN CENTRAL MAINE BEGAN WORKING TOGETHER TO HELP EXPAND POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION ATTAINMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT IT EMPOWERS INDIVIDUALS AND ENSURES THE FUTURE QUALITY OF LIFE IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS A HOST OF COLLEGE ASPIRATIONS AND DEGREE ATTAINMENT INITIATIVES DESIGNED TO HELP GROW A COLLEGE-GOING CULTURE AMONG THE RESIDENTS WHO LIVE THROUGHOUT THEIR 500-SQUARE MILE REGION.

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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.

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The goal of this organization is to work to relieve poverty in developing countries by providing funds, technical assistance and supplies which improve the health, education, welfare, social well-being and self-reliance of individuals and families. Also included are organizations that provide relief services in response to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that occurs abroad.

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TO SUPPORT HIGH SCHOOL'S INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PROGRAM.

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The goal of this organization is to offer services which help individuals develop an understanding of the animal species in which they have an interest and/or to work more effectively with their pets.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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The goal of this organization is to operate health centers, clinics, and other facilities that provide walk-in, walk-out diagnostic and treatment services for people whose care does not require confinement or a hospital stay. Use this code for types of outpatient facilities or services not specified below.

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CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL HOUSING FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES AND FINANCIAL EDUCATION TO FAMILIES TO BUDGET AND LIVE WITHIN THEIR MEANS WHILE PROMOTING HOME OWNERSHIP

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THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO FOSTERING PROGRAMS TO BOTH PREVENT CHILD MALTREATMENT AND EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TO LEAD HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

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The goal of this organization Are the organizations, fraternal societies, or associations operating under the lodge system that do not provide life, health, accident, or other benefits to their members but rather devote their earnings to fraternal, religious, charitable, or other services. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(10) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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ST. MARY'S D'YOUVILLE PAVILION IS ONE OF THE LARGEST NURSING HOMES NORTH OF BOSTON AS WELL AS THE FLAGSHIP COMPONENT OF THE ELDER CARE SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH ST. MARY'S HEALTH SYSTEM. THE PAVILION OFFERS NOT ONLY A STATE OF THE ART REHAB CENTER AND A NEWLY OPENED SPECIALTY CARE REHAB SUITE, BUT ALSO A SPECIALIZED DEMENTIA CARE UNIT ALONG WITH SKILLED AND LONG-TERM CARE. D'YOUVILLE ALSO OFFERS THE MOST ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY AND SKILLED NURSING CARE IN THE REGION. MORE IMPORTANTLY, ITS EMPLOYEES PROVIDE RESPECT, CARE, AND COMPASSION TO EVERY RESIDENT. EVERYONE LIVING AT ST. MARY'S D'YOUVILLE PAVILLION, WHETHER FOR A SHORT TRANSITIONAL STAY OR AS PART OF A LONG-TERM PLAN, MAY TAKE PART IN A BROAD RANGE OF SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND PERSONAL CARE SERVICES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that are structured to meet the social, educational, economic, recreational and other needs of specific ethnic and/or immigrant groups in ways that are culturally appropriate.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that are structured to meet the social, educational, economic, recreational and other needs of specific ethnic and/or immigrant groups in ways that are culturally appropriate.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)

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The goal of this organization are the residential facilities for older adults who are unable to function in an independent living environment because they need assistance with toileting, bathing, dressing, medication, meals and housekeeping and other activities of daily living, but do not require nursing care on a regular basis.

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The goal of this organization is to influence public policy within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.

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The goal of this organization is to provide mental health services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization is to develop and maintain educational exhibits that are structured for the size, interests and intellectual capacity of young children. Childrens museums are participatory and allow visitors to interact with the exhibits (touching, exploring, manipulating), and many offer organized lessons for groups of school children that focus on one or more of the exhibits.

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The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations concerned with civil society, philanthropy, and the nonprofit sector who seek to promote the practice of charitable giving and voluntarism through a variety of strategies including advocacy, disclosure, information exchange, and research. (rev. 1/05)