The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

MISSION:

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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TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.

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SEE SCHEDULE O.TO PROVIDE SENIORS WITH INDEPENDENCE AND RESPECT IN AN AFFORDABLE CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY THAT OFFERS A CONTINUUM OF RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES AND SERVICES.

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ADVANCING THE INDEPENDENCE, PRODUCTIVITY AND FULL CITIZENSHIP OF PEOPLE WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND OTHER DISABILITIES.

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CREATING SACRED SPACES OF CHRISTIAN HOSPITALITY AND LEARNING.

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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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ACE DEVELOPS AND NURTURES SUSTAINABLE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMMUNITIES IN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON THAT PROVIDE RESIDENTS WITH STABILITY, SUPPORT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH.

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TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES FOR INDIGENTS AS SPECIFIED IN CHAPTERS 151 AND 138 OF THE OREGON REVISED STATUTES.

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ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL PROVIDING UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL LEARNING NEEDS.

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The goal of this organization is to seek to ensure the broad participation of community residents in government decision making and the political process.

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AS A JEWISH DAY SCHOOL,WE STRIVE TO ENSURE AN ACADEMICALLY RICH ENVIRONMENT WHICH HONORS THE WHOLE CHILD. PJA NURTURES AND INSPIRES JEWISH ENGAGEMENT,KAVOD/RESPECT,AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORLD IN WHICH WE LIVE.

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THE FERAL CAT COALITION OF OREGON'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE WELFARE OF FERAL AND STRAY CATS, REDUCE THEIR POPULATION THROUGH SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION TO THE COMMUNITY.

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OREGON RAIL HERITAGE CENTER PROVIDES FOR THE PRESERVATION, OPERATION AND PUBLIC ENJOYMENT OF PORTLAND'S HISTORIC LOCOMOTIVES, RAILROAD EQUIPMENT, AND ARTIFACTS, AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ABOUT OREGON'S RICH AND DIVERSE RAILROAD HISTORY.

MISSION:

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

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to primarily handle class action litigation and lawsuits related to issues of interest to the public in general rather than assisting individuals.

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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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.

MISSION:

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 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.