The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Astoria

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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 Housing, Shelter major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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DANCE, PERFORMING ARTS, CULTURE & MOVEMENT CLASSES THAT ENHANCE, INSPIRE & EMBRACE THE COMMUNITY

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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 promote or provide access to a variety of visual arts, including organizations that focus on an art form in a specific medium such as stained glass or textiles.

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TO SUPPORT THE COLUMBIA MEMORIAL HOSPITAL COMMUNITY THROUGH OUR STRENGTH AND COMPASSION.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in swimming, diving, snorkeling, surfing, water skiing, water polo, boating, white water rafting and other water sports. Coaching, access to a swimming pool or other facilities, sports equipment, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

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THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF THE NORTH COAST FOOD WEB IS THE IMPROVEMENT OF COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY IN OUR REGION. FOOD SECURITY IS DEFINED BY THE USDA AS "ACCESS BY ALL PEOPLE AT ALL TIMES TO ENOUGH NUTRITIOUS FOOD FOR AN ACTIVE, HEALTHY LIFE." THIS EXEMPT PURPOSE IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE ORGANIZATIONS STATED COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM GOALS OF: (1)THE DEVELOPMENT OF A JUST, SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEM ON THE NORTH COAST, (2)MEETING THE NEEDS OF EVERYONE, INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH LOW INCOMES, (3)PROMOTING GOOD NUTRITION AND HEALTH, (4)REVITALIZING OUR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND BUILDING SELF-RELIANCE AND COLLABORATION, (5)FOSTERING COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND STRENGTHENING OUR LOCAL AND REGIONAL FOOD SYSTEM, (6)LINKING FARMERS AND CONSUMERS AND SUPPORTING SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS FOR FARMERS AND FOOD SYSTEM WORKERS, (7)CHANGING POLICIES AND INSTITUTIONS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY GOALS, AND (8)HONORING AND CELEBRATING DIVERSE CULTURES AND TRADITIONS.

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The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization is to produce plays.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities including theaters for the performing arts.

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We could not find a description of this organization.

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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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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.