The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Grand Marais

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE, PRIMARY HEALTHCARE IN COOK COUNTY TO ALL USERS, REGARDLESS OF FINANCIAL ABILITY TO PAY FOR SERVICE.

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TO ENRICH LIVES AND BUILD COMMUNITY BY TEACHING TRADITIONAL NORTHERN CRAFTS IN A STUDENT-CENTERED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT THAT INSPIRES THE HANDS, HEART AND MIND.

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THE MISSION OF THE SCHOOL IS TO DEVELOP IN EACH CHILD A LOVE OF LEARNING; CRITICAL AND CREATIVE.

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THE CORPORATION EXISTS TO PROMOTE AND INCREASE TOURISM WITHIN COOK COUNTY, MINNESOTA FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR MEMBERS, EMPLOYEES AND COMMUNITIES. IT WILL ENDEAVOR TO EFFICIENTLY USE FUNDS FOR ITS INFRASTRUCTURE AND OVERHEAD, AND TO INVEST ITS REMAINING FUNDS IN MARKETING, PUBLIC AND MEDIA RELATIONS, EVENT PROGRAMMING AND RELATED ACTIVITIES TO BRING VISITORS TO COOK COUNTY.

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THE MISSION OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE GUNFLINT TRAIL AND ITS EARLY SETTLERS FOR RESIDENTS, GUESTS, TRAVELERS, AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY SHALL BE THE COLLECTION, PRESERVATION, AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF COOK COUNTY AND TO RELATE IT TO THE HISTORY OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. FOUNDED IN 1924, THE COOK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIENTY OPERATES FIVE BUILDINGS: THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM (THE 1896 LIGHTKEEPER'S HOUSE) SINCE 1966, THE JOHNSON HERITAGE POST ART GALLERY (JHP ART GALLERY), ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CHIPPEWA CITY CHURCH, BALLY BLACKSMITH SHOP, AND A 1930S FISH HOUSE REPLICA. ALONGSIDE THE FISH HOUSE IS THE 35' FISHING TUG, NEE-GEE, BUILT IN 1935 IN GRAND MARAIS. ALL SITES ARE FREE TO THE PUBLIC SERVING ALL OF COOK COUNTY AS WELL AS OUR VISITORS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services such as facilities or touring assistance for arts organizations.

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THE MISSION OF THE GREAT EXPECTATIONS FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT, LEADERSHIP SUPPORT AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR THE GREAT EXPECTATIONS SCHOOL AND ITS PUBLIC SUPPORTED AFFILIATES.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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The goal of this organization is to engage in radio productions and broadcast, including public radio stations and radio stations that offer programming that is designed for community residents who are blind or visually impaired (radio reading services).

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NORTH SHORE HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION PROACTIVELY IDENTIFIES OPPORTUNITES TO EXPAND EQUITABLE HEALTH CARE AND HEALTHY LIVING IN COOK COUNTY AND CHAMPIONS SOLUTIONS THROUGH FUNDING, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. FROM 1995- 2021, THE ORGANIZATION HAS AWARDED OVER 1,100,000 THROUGH GRANTS AND OTHER HEALTH RELATED PROGRAM ACTIVITIES. WE BELIEVE IN THE POSSIBILITIES OF PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENTS WORKING TOGETHER TO CREATE A HEALTH COMMUNITY FOR ALL IN COOK COUNTY.

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MANAGE AND PROVIDE RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMBERS.

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PROVIDE LOCAL ACCESS TO COLLEGE EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON THE NORTH SHORE OF LAKE SUPERIOR. COLLEGE PREPARATION, COLLEGE CERTIFICATES AND DEGREES, WORKFORCE TRAINING, AND LIFE-LONG LEARNING.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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TO SERVE RESIDENTS GUESTS OF COOK CNTY AFFECTED BY DOMESTIC SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND TO ACT AS A CATALYST IN BUILDING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS

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TO PROVIDE A PROGRAM FOR COOK COUNTY YOUTH WHERE THEY CAN LEARN TO KNOW GOD, BUILD RELILIENCY, DEVELOP HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE.

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The goal of this organization is to develop, maintain and make available to the general public recreational areas which are equipped with athletic fields and courts, campgrounds, picnic areas and a variety of recreational trails such as bridle trails, hiking trails, off-the-road vehicle trails and snowmobile trails.

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ACCEPT CONTRIBUTIONS OF CASH AND PROPERTY, INCLUDING EMERGENCY VEHICLES, TO SUPPORT THE GUNFLINT TRAIL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT IN PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES FOR THE GUNFLINT TRAIL AREA IN MINNESOTA.

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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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ADVERTISING, PROMOTIONAL SERVICES, AND TRAIL MAINTENANCE FOR AREA BUSINESSES AND ATTRACTIONS.