The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oak Park

MISSION:

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)

MISSION:

PROMOTE AND PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY, TEACHING AND EDUCATION OF TRADITIONAL JUDAISM THROUGH MENTOR TO STUDENT LEARNING AS WELL AS OTHER MEANS OF STUDY AND; COORDINATE AND WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH EXISTING ORGANIZATIONS OF TRADITIONAL JEWISH EDUCATION IN ORDER TO PURSUE THE FOREGOING OBJECTIVES; DO ALL SUCH THINGS AS ARE INCIDENTIAL OR CONDUCIVE TO AND THE ATTAINMENT OF THE FOREGOING PURPOSES.

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE AND ENRICH THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF NURSING CARE FACILITIES AND RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT MICHIGAN.

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THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS FOR RELIEF, SOCIAL ASSISTANCE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES TO VULNERABLE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUPS.

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TO PROVIDE MENTAL HEALTH CONSUMERS WITH A WARM, FRIENDLY, UNBIASED ENVIRONMENT WHILE PROMOTING INCREASED SOCIALIZATION AND COMMUNITY-INCLUSION TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AFTER SUFFERING SERIOUS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES.

MISSION:

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 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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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 is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Youth Development major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to develop, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing that is available to people who qualify on the basis of income, age or disability for publicly subsidized housing e.g., HUD housing or housing assistance under Section 8 of the Housing and Urban Development Act.

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The goal of this organization is to provide substitute parental care for children during some portion of a twenty-four hour day.

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The goal of this organization is to promote, produce or provide access to a variety of arts experiences encompassing the visual, media or performing arts.

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 whose members are a worldwide group which constitutes a continuation through descent or conversion of the ancient Jewish people; who practice Judaism, a religion that is characterized by a belief in one God and in the mission of Jews to teach the oneness of God as revealed in the Hebrew scriptures. Organizations making reference to Lubavitch, Chabad, Yeshiva, and Torah should also be classified here, but not necessarily those mentioning Israel, Hebrew, and Shalom.

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The goal of this organization is to provide advice and guidance for people who need assistance in obtaining credit, obtaining or correcting information in their credit records, reducing their debt burden or managing their financial resources more effectively.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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The goal of this organization is to operate societies, professional councils, and other organizations that bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Crime, Legal Related major group area.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are a worldwide group which constitutes a continuation through descent or conversion of the ancient Jewish people; who practice Judaism, a religion that is characterized by a belief in one God and in the mission of Jews to teach the oneness of God as revealed in the Hebrew scriptures. Organizations making reference to Lubavitch, Chabad, Yeshiva, and Torah should also be classified here, but not necessarily those mentioning Israel, Hebrew, and Shalom.

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

MISSION:

SHLAVIM IS DEVOTED TO MAXIMIZING THE POTENTIAL OF EACH INDIVIDUAL BY PROVIDING THE PROPER FORUMS TO ADDRESS THEIR EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS. AS A FULL SERVICE CASE MANAGEMENT AND CRISIS INTERVENTION RESOURCE, SHLAVIM PROVIDES CONFIDENTIAL REFERRALS, SUBSIDIES, RESOURCES AND CASE MANAGEMENTS FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES AND FAMILIES SUFFERING FROM ABUSE, NEGLECT, ADDICTION, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND MENTAL HEALTH. SHLAVIM WORKS TO MAINTAIN A COLLABORATIVE ATMOSPHERE AT THE CLIENT LEVEL AND AT THE RESOURCE LEVEL TO ENSURE THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL RECEIVES OPTIMAL CARE IN ALL SITUATIONS.