The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

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The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT TERWILLIGER PLAZA AND ITS RESIDENTS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN TERWILLIGER PLAZA; TO SUPPORT THE LESTA HOEL MEMORIAL TRUST FUND THAT ASSISTS RESIDENTS WHO MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE TO LEAVE THE PLAZA DUE TO FINANCIAL HARDSHIP.

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OREGON BALLET THEATRE IS AN OREGON NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED AS THE ONLY FULL-TIME OPERATING BALLET COMPANY IN THE PORTLAND METROPOLITAN REGION. THE BALLET COMPANY PERFORMS AN ANNUAL SEASON OF FOUR PROGRAMS AND ALSO CONDUCTS REGIONAL AND NATIONAL TOURS. THROUGH ITS MANY PROGRAMS, OBT'S CONTINUING GOAL IS TO PROVIDE ITS CONSTITUENCY WITH PERFORMANCES, EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF THE HIGHEST CALIBER.

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THE OREGON AFFILIATE OF THE ACLU IS A NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF CIVIL LIBERTIES AND CIVIL RIGHTS.

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FACILITATE MORTGAGE LOAN FOR ALBINA HEAD START, INC. UTILIZING FINANCING THROUGH THE FEDERAL NEW MARKET TAX CREDIT PROGRAM.

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JANUS YOUTH PROGRAMS HAS BEEN CHANGING LIVES AND BUILDING FUTURES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES IN OREGON AND WASHINGTON SINCE 1972. INNOVATIVE, COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE NORTHWEST'S LARGEST ARRAY OF RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH SERVICES; HELP FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN SEX TRAFFICKED; SERVICES FOR TEEN PARENTS AND THEIR CHILDREN; RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS; A COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THAT HELPS YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN SUCCESSFUL AT JANUS ATTEND COLLEGE OR COMPLETE A VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM; AND COMMUNITY FOOD PROGRAMS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITIES. SERVING OVER 6,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY, SHELTERING NEARLY 200 YOUTH NIGHTLY, WORKING WITH 400 YOUTH DAILY, INITIATING THOUSANDS OF STREET OUTREACH CONTACTS ANNUALLY WITH RUNAWAY AND HOMELESS YOUTH, JANUS IS ONE OF THE LARGEST YOUTH-SERVING AGENCIES IN THE NORTHWEST.

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THE MISSION IS TO DEVELOP CONNECTION, CAPABILITY, AND CONFIDENCE IN DISCONNECTED YOUTH.

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PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND OTHER LOW INCOME RESIDENTS

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ENSURING THE GORGE REMAINS A VIBRANT, LIVING PLACE WONDROUS, WILD, AND ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL IS AT THE CORE OF WHAT WE DO. FRIENDS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE WORKS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND STEWARD THE COLUMBIA GORGE FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

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THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND MUST BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE SUPPORT AND BENEFIT,FINANCIALLY AND/OR OPERATIONALLY, OF LIFEWORKS NW, AN OREGON NONPROFIT CORPORATION.

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NORDIC NORTHWEST IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION FOCUSED ON THE FIVE NORDIC NATIONS OF DENMARK, FINLAND, ICELAND, NORWAY, AND SWEDEN. THE MISSION OF NORDIC NORTHWEST IS TO HIGHLIGHT, HONOR, EDUCATE, COMMUNICATE, PROMOTE, AND CELEBRATE NORDIC CULTURE AND TRADITIONS, ANCESTRAL, MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY. ALSO TO PROVIDE VALUE AND SERVE MEMBERS BY DEVELOPING AND MAKING AVAILABLE AND ACCESSIBLE NORDIC CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT IS RICH, AUTHENTIC, AND FORWARD LOOKING.

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TO ATTRACT VISITORS TO PORTLAND THAT MAXIMIZE HOTEL OCCUPANCY AND VEHICLE RENTALS IN THE CITY.

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METROPOLITAN PUBLIC DEFENDER SERVICES, INC. ("MPD") IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT LAW FIRM THAT PROVIDES LEGAL DEFENSE SERVICES FOR MISDEMEANOR TO CAPITAL MURDER CASES, JUVENILE MATTERS FROM DELINQUENCY TO DEPENDENCY, MENTAL HEALTH CASES FROM CIVIL COMMITMENTS TO MENTAL HEALTH COURTS, AND SPECIALTY PROJECTS FROM DRUG COURTS TO COMMUNITY COURT. MPD HANDLES THOUSANDS OF CASES A YEAR WITH THE PRIMARY PUBLIC DEFENSE CONTRACTS IN MULTNOMAH AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES AS WELL AS THE LARGEST CAPITAL DEFENSE CONTRACT IN THE STATE.MPD IS ALSO DEDICATED TO BUILDING A HOLISTIC MODEL IN WHICH WE ARE A COMMUNITY-BASED RESOURCE, PROVIDING A BROAD ARRAY OF LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING OUTCOMES LIKE LONG-TERM STABILITY.

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CHAMBER MUSIC NORTHWEST PRESENTS CONCERTS OF WIDE-RANGING CHAMBER MUSIC REPERTOIRE PERFORMED BY WORLD-RENOWNED ARTISTS. WE ALSO COMMISSION NEW WORKS, PROVIDE COACHING/MENTORING FOR YOUNG MUSICIANS, AND PERFORM FREE CONCERTS AND OTHER EVENTS FOR STUDENTS, ELDERLY AND THE COMMUNITY AS A WHOLE.

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BENEVOLENT ORGANIZATION COMPRISED OF MORAL INDIVIDUALS COMMITTED TO SELF IMPROVEMENT, FAMILY VALUES, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT BY SUPPORTING REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT, A FREE SOCIETY, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION.

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THE ORBIS CASCADE ALLIANCE IS A NONPROFIT CONSORTIUM OF COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN OREGON, WASHINGTON, AND IDAHO. OUR MISSION IS TO ENABLE MEMBER LIBRARIES TO ADVANCE INSTITUTIONAL MISSIONS THROUGH COLLABORATION AND INNOVATION. OUR PRIMARY PROGRAM AREAS INCLUDE COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT, COLLABORATIVE TECHNICAL SERVICES, COURIER, ELECTRONIC RESOURCES, INTEGRATED LIBRARY SYSTEM, NORTHWEST DIGITAL ARCHIVES, AND RESOURCE SHARING.

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OREGON HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION IS A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION FORMED TO PROMOTE THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS, ALL OF WHICH ARE ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF PROVIDING LONG-TERM CARE AND RELATED SERVICES IN THE STATE OF OREGON.

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THE IVY SCHOOL OFFERS A MONTESSORI EDUCATION TO INSPIRE CHILDREN OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO BE LIFELONG, INDEPENDENT LEARNERS WHO VALUE RESPONSIBILITY AND EMBODY PEACE.

MISSION:

PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND OTHER LOW INCOME RESIDENTS

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THE LOCAL UNION'S MISSION IS TO ORGANIZE AND EDUCATE WORKERS SO THAT THEY HAVE A VOICE IN THE WORKPLACE AND KNOW THEIR WORKPLACE RIGHTS; INVOLVE WORKERS IN THE POLITICAL PROCESS AND TO NEGOTIATE WITH EMPLOYERS SO THAT EACH WORKER IS TREATED WITH DIGNITY, JUSTICE AND RESPECT.