The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE THE AUTO INDUSTRY AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING.

MISSION:

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.

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THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL OF PORTLAND, OREGON IS A NONPROFIT, CHARITABLE CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION OF LAY PERSONS FOUNDED IN 1869, WHICH PROVIDES VOLUNTEER SERVICES TO THE NEEDY AND SUFFERING. AS A COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCY, THE SOCIETY OVERSEES THE EFFORTS OF 48 LOCAL CONFERENCES AND MORE THAN 2,000 VOLUNTEERS, MANY OF WHOM LIVE WITHIN THE FIVE-COUNTY AREA THAT THE SOCIETY SERVES - MULTNOMAH, CLACKAMAS, WASHINGTON, CLATSOP, AND COLUMBIA.THE SOCIETY IS AFFILIATED WITH THE COUNCIL OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL GENERAL, SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, PARIS, FRANCE, AN INTERNATIONAL CATHOLIC ORGANIZATION OF LAY PERSONS FOUNDED IN 1833. UNDER THE PATRONAGE OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, THE SOCIETY SEEKS, IN A SPIRIT OF JUSTICE AND CHARITY AND BY A PERSON-TO-PERSON INVOLVEMENT OF ITS MEMBERS, TO HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ESCAPE A PERPETUAL CYCLE OF POVERTY THAT HAS BECOME ALMOST AN ACCEPTED WAY OF LIFE FOR MANY OF THOSE AFFLICTED.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.

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.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT OR BENEFIT THE OHSU FOUNDATION, OHSU, AND SKY LAKES MEDICAL CENTER, INC.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF HOMELESS PEOPLE TO TRANSITION OFF THE STREET INTO PERMANENT HOUSING.

MISSION:

TO ASSIST AND PROVIDE SHELTER TO VETERANS ON A TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT BASIS

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TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE WATER QUALITY OF THE LOWER COLUMBIA RIVER ESTUARY TO SUPPORT ITS BIOLOGICAL AND HUMAN COMMUNITIES.

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SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TRAINING, EQUIPPING AND SENDING INDIGENOUS LEADERS TO PLANT CHURCHES AND PROVIDE COMPASSION AND CARE AMONG THEIR UNREACHED PEOPLE. COMPASSION AND CARE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FEEDING FAMILIES, EMPOWERING WOMEN, PROTECTING CHILDREN, IMPROVING HEALTHCARE, PROVIDING CLEAN WATER, EDUCATING OUT OF POVERTY, BUILDING CHARACTER THROUGH SPORTS. PETROS NETWORK ALSO SUPPORTS WITH BIBLES, TRAINING MATERIALS AND LEADERSHIP TOOLS.

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.

MISSION:

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

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.

MISSION:

TO ELIMINATE RACISM, EMPOWER WOMEN AND PROMOTE PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

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TO PROVIDE HEALTH BENEFIT PREMIUM ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE EARLY RETIREES AND THEIR SPOUSES PURSUANT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

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.

MISSION:

OWF SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT FISH AND WILDLIFE THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF OREGON.

MISSION:

PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR THE ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INDUSTRY.

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE AND HONOR THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF JAPANESE AMERICANS IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST, TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE JAPANESE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE DURING WORLD WAR II, AND TO ADVOCATE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS FOR ALL AMERICANS.

MISSION:

SERVING AND SUPPORTING PHYSICIANS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OREGONIANS.