The Nonprofit Ecosystem in South Portland

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THE FURTHERANCE OF INTERNATIONAL STUDY AND STUDENT AND PROFESSIONAL INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.

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PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH SAVINGS AND AFFORDABLE LOAN PRODUCTS.

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The goal of this organization is to operate visiting nurse associations and other similar organizations that provide skilled nursing care and related health services on a home care basis for recently discharged hospital patients, and elderly or disabled individuals who may otherwise be institutionalized.

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TRANSFORMING OUR COMMUNITY BY HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED BUILD BETTER LIVES.

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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.

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VNA HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE D/B/A NORTHERN LIGHT HOME CARE & HOSPICE PROVIDES CLINICALLY EXCELLENT, COMPASSIONATE HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE CARE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES

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PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR MAINE'S SEVEN COMMUNITY COLLEGES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide international living experiences for individuals and families by arranging job exchanges, residence exchanges and other similar opportunities.

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SPECIAL OLYMPICS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND SPORTS TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION IN A VARIETY OF OLYMPIC-TYPE SPORTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, GIVING THEM CONTINUING OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP PHYSICAL FITNESS, DEMONSTRATE COURAGE, EXPERIENCE JOY AND PARTICIPATE IN A SHARING OF GIFTS, SKILLS AND FRIENDSHIP WITH THEIR FAMILIES, OTHER SPECIAL OLYMPICS ATHLETES AND THE COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization are the residential options exclusively for older adults who want to have a simpler, maintenance-free lifestyle and enjoy the company of peers with common interests, or who require a moderate amount of support in the activities of daily living to maintain independent living.

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TIMANOUS FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A CAMP LIFE THAT BUILDS CHARACTER AND HAS LASTING VALUE FOR EVERY BOY.

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THE CORPORATION'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST PEOPLE WITH EMOTIONAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT AS ACTIVE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING ONGOING ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY EDUCATION; OFFERING AN ENVIRONMENT OF RESPECT, EDUCATION, OPENNESS, TRUST AND SEAMLESS SUPPORT TO ENHANCE LEARNING, SUCCESS AND SELF-ESTEEM; AND PROVIDING THE SUPPORT NECESSARY TO MAKE MAXIMUM USE OF SOCIAL, POLITICAL, CULTURAL AND RECREATIONAL RESOURCES IN OUR COMMUNITY AND SOCIETY AT LARGE.

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CONNECTIONS FOR KIDS CREATES BETTER FUTURES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.WE SPECIALIZE IN DEVELOPING HELPFUL RELATIONSHIPS, BUILDING CLIENT STRENGTHS, AND USING TREATMENT AND EDUCATION THAT WORKS. CFK ENGAGES CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN HEALTHY ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.

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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 ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO LIVE RICH AND FULFILLING LIVES IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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GIRL SCOUTING BUILDS GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE, AND CHARACTER, WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. AT GIRL SCOUTS OF MAINE OVER 5,000 GIRLS FROM ACROSS THE STATE ARE REACHING THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. OUR GIRLS ARE DISCOVERING WHAT'S IMPORTANT TO THEM, CONNECTING WITH THEIR COMMUNITY, AND TAKING ACTION TO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE. WITH THE HELP OF OVER 3,000 VOLUNTEERS, WE ARE CREATING ADVENTURES, LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AND FUTURE LEADERS. THROUGH THE GIRL SCOUT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE, GIRLS IN GRADES K-12 MAKE FRIENDS, CHALLENGE THEMSELVES WITH NEW EXPERIENCES, AND DEVELOP THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE TO SAY, "I KNOW I CAN DO THIS" THIS UNIQUE LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE IS GROUNDED IN THREE PROCESSES: 1) GIRL- LED: GIRL SCOUTS FOLLOW THEIR OWN LEAD AND GROW THEIR SKILLS. 2) LEARNING BY DOING: HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES ARE FUN FOR GIRL SCOUTS OF ANY AGE, HELPING THEM FEEL EMPOWERED TO SHAPE THEIR OWN EXPERIENCE. 3) COOPERATIVE LEARNING: THERE'S POWER IN HAVING A TIGHT-KNIT GROUP OF FRIENDS WHO

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THE SMCC FOUNDATION'S PURPOSES ARE TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE AND SUPPORT, FINANCIAL AND OTHERWISE, ALL EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AT SMCC.

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The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.

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A FRATERNAL LODGE OPERATING UNDER THE LODGE SYSTEM AND PROVIDING LIFE, SICKNESS, ACCIDENT, AND OTHER BENEFITS TO ITS MEMBERS.

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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.