The Nonprofit Ecosystem in South Portland

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THE MAINE WOMEN'S FUND MAKES BOLD INVESTMENTS THAT TRANSFORM THE LIVES OF MAINE WOMEN AND GIRLS BY INCUBATING AND INVESTING IN NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, PARTNERING WITH GRANTEES, AND CONNECTING PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS MAKING SOCIAL CHANGE.

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BIRCH ROCK CAMP IS DEDICATED TO GIVING BOYS AN ADVENTUROUS SUMMER EXPERIENCE THAT BUILDS SELF-CONFIDENCE, BROADENS ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND STRENGTHENS CHARACTER. OUR BACK-TO-BASICS PROGRAM EMPHASIZES ENJOYMENT AND STEWARDSHIP OF NATURE, AND MASTERY OF TRADITIONAL CAMPING SKILLS. WE MODEL LIVES OF SIMPLICITY, CREATIVITY AND ENDURING FRIENDSHIP. WE FOSTER A WELCOMING AND ACCEPTING ATMOSPHERE WHERE CAMPERS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS FEEL VALUED AND INCLUDED. WITH OUR MOTTO, HELP THE OTHER FELLOW, WE ENCOURAGE BOYS TO GROW IN GENEROSITY, INTEGRITY AND MUTUAL SUPPORT.

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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.

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

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THE OBJECT OF THIS CLUB SHALL BE TO ENCOURAGE THE SPORT OF YACHTING, TO PROMOTE THE SCIENCE OF SEAMANSHIP, NAVIGATION, AND SMALL BOAT HANDLING, TO MAINTAIN A SUITABLE CLUBHOUSE.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY, ACTIVE LIVES, ESPECIALLY FOR CHILDREN, PRIMARILY BY EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE SPORT OF SWIMMING.

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The goal of this organization is to provide or coordinate a wide variety of programs and services that meet the needs and interests of the senior population. Also included are organizations that administer funding for senior services under Title III of the Older Americans Act.

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LESSORS OF RENTAL PROPERTY TO RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION

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FORK FOOD LAB IS A NONPROFIT FOOD BUSINESS INCUBATOR AND SHARED COMMERCIAL KITCHEN FOCUSED ON GROWING THE LOCAL FOOD ECONOMY. WE SUPPORT THE GROWTH OF SUSTAINABLE MAINE-BASED BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING ENTREPRENEURS WITH WORK SPACE, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER RESOURCES.

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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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STIMULATE AND ADVANCE THE STUDY OF MILITARY HISTORY, ESPECIALLY THAT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO DIFFUSE KNOWLEDGE THEREOF BY PUBLICATIONS, DISPLAYS AND OTHERWISE.

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THE CEMETERY OWNS AND OPERATES A NON-DENOMINATIONAL PUBLIC CEMETERY AND PROVIDES BURIALS AND SALES OF LOTS WITH PERPETUAL CARE.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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TO PROVIDE A PLACE FOR MEMBERS TO MEET, SOCIALIZE AND PROMOTE WELFARE AND CHARITY TO MANKIND.

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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 FOOD CUPBOARD IS AN ECUMENICAL FOOD PANTRY DEDICATED TO ALLEVIATING HUNGER BY PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD TO THE NEEDY OF SOUTH PORTLAND, CAPE ELIZABETH, SCARBOROUGH AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES.

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GREATER PORTLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL PROVIDES A CHRISTIAN EDUCATION, WHICH COMPLIMENTS THE HOME AND THE CHURCH, BRINGS A BIBLICAL PERSPECTIVE TO EACH SUBJECT, AND HELPS PARENTS PREPARE THEIR CHILDREN FOR A GOD-GLORIFYING LIFE.

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DEVELOP, ON A NON-PROFIT BASIS, A HOUSING PROJECT FOR PERSONS OF LOW INCOME.

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TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A NATIONAL FOCUS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN TRAINING THROUGH REGIONALLY ACCREDITED TWO-YEAR COLLEGES AND ASSOCIATE DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS.