The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

MISSION:

TO UNLEASH INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP THAT WILL SOLVE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES AND CATALYZE SHARED ECONOMIC PROSPERITY. PROVIDE FUNDING AND HOLISTIC ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT TO CLEANTECH STARTUPS.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

MISSION:

TO STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ADDICTION, POVERTY AND HOMELESSNESS. BRIDGES TO CHANGE IS COMMITTED TO STOPPING THE REVOLVING DOOR OF RECIDIVISM BY STRESSING PERSONAL ACCOUNTABILITY WHILE PROVIDING TOOLS, SUPPORT AND SERVICES NECESSARY TO HELP OUR CLIENTS MAINTAIN SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

LEADING THE FIGHT TO TREAT AND CURE ALS THROUGH GLOBAL RESEARCH AND NATIONWIDE ADVOCACY WHILE ALSO EMPOWERING PEOPLE WITH ALS (LOU GEHRIGS DISEASE) AND THEIR FAMILIES TO LIVE FULLER LIVES BY PROVIDING THEM WITH COMPASSIONATE CARE AND SUPPORT.

MISSION:

PROVIDING LEGAL ADVOCACY TO UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES

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:

OUR MISSION IS TO TEACH DEAF AND HEARING CHILDREN TO LISTEN, TALK, LEARN AND ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE TOGETHER WE OPERATE A PRESCHOOL, & ELEMENTARY UP TO THE 5TH GRADE AND PROVIDE ON-SITE EARLY INTERVENTION, AUDIOLOGY AND SPEECH THERAPY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide advice and guidance for people who need assistance in obtaining credit, obtaining or correcting information in their credit records, reducing their debt burden or managing their financial resources more effectively.

MISSION:

TO HELP EMPOWER AFRICAN AMERICANS AND OTHERS ACHIEVE EQUALITY IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY.

MISSION:

PROMOTION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR INDUSTRY.

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THE ORGANIZATION IS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES. IT IS A RADIO MINISTRY DEDICATED TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY WITH THE GOAL OF OFFERING HIGH QUALITY PROGRAMMING TO FIT THE SPIRITUAL, CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND INTELLECTUAL NEEDS OF ITS LISTENERS.

MISSION:

PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO LOW INCOME AND MODERATE INCOME PERSONS.

MISSION:

TOGETHER, WE CREATE LIFE-CHANGING WISHES FOR CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES. SERVING CHILDREN IN OREGON AND CLARK COUNTY, WASHINGTON, THE FOUNDATION IS AN INDEPENDENT OPERATING CHAPTER OF MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF AMERICA.

MISSION:

MT. SCOTT PARK CENTER FOR LEARNING IS AN ACCREDITED, DIPLOMA-BASED PROGRAM IN SOUTHEAST PORTLAND THAT PROVIDES AN EDUCATIONAL SETTING TAILORED TO THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF STUDENTS IN GRADES 9-12 WHO STRUGGLE TO FULFILL THEIR POTENTIAL IN THE TRADITIONAL SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT.

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE HOUSING IN THE PORTLAND AREA THAT IS AFFORDABLE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.

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CREATING A THRIVING COMMUNITY BY CONNECTING PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS THROUGH QUALITY SERVICES.

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HOUSING ASSISTANCE AND ATTENDANT CARE SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME PHYSICALLY DISABLED ADULTS.

MISSION:

MERCY ENTERPRISE CORPORATION PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE MICRO-ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, AND ACTS AS A CATALYST TO BUILD COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, FINANCIAL SECURITY AND GREATER ECONOMIC OPTIONS FOR LOW INCOME POPULATIONS.

MISSION:

SOLVE BRINGS OREGONIANS TOGETHER TO IMPROVE THE ENVIRONMENT AND BUILD A LEGACY OF STEWARDSHIP.

MISSION:

THE NE COMMUNITY CENTERS FOCUS IS ON HELPING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVE WELLNESS, RECREATIONAL, LEARNING, AND CULTURAL GOALS, WHILE BEING PART OF A DIVERSE, WELCOMING COMMUNITY.