The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

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ADVANCE GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT AND CREATIVITY THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL THEATER EXPERIENCES.

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ETHOS BELIEVES THAT EVERY CHILD SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO MUSIC EDUCATION. ETHOS BRINGS MUSIC EDUCATION BACK TO SEVERAL THOUSAND STUDENTS EVERY YEAR. ORIGINALLY ORGANIZED BY A DEDICATED GROUP OF VOLUNTEER STAFF AND INSTRUCTORS, ETHOS HAS GROWN TO BECOME ONE OF OREGON'S LARGEST ARTS EDUCATION SOURCES AND HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS REGIONAL AND NATIONAL AWARDS.

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MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF OREGON (THE ORGANIZATION OR MHAO) IS AN INCLUSIVE PEER-RUN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SELF-DIRECTION HONORING THE VOICE OF LIVED EXPERIENCE. MHAO BELIEVES THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO EXPERIENCE MENTAL HEALTH AND/OR ADDICTION CHALLENGES CAN RECOVER AND THAT RECOVERY, ITS JOURNEY AND PROCESS, IS UNIQUE TO THE INDIVIDUAL. MHAO BELIEVES THAT RECIPIENTS OF OUR SERVICES HAVE THE RIGHT AND THE ABILITY TO MAKE DECISIONS FOR THEMSELVES ABOUT WHAT SUPPORTS THEY WOULD PREFER TO RECEIVE AND THE DIRECTIONS THEY WISH TO EXPLORE. WE BELIEVE THE ROLE OF ANY MHAO TEAM MEMBER REGARDLESS OF POSITION, IS NOT TO INFRINGE ON THE CHOICES MADE BY THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE, BUT TO OFFER SUPPORT TOWARD MUTUALLY AGREED UPON GOALS AND TO OFFER FEEDBACK OR POSSIBLE OPTIONS AND RESOURCES, AS REQUESTED BY THOSE INDIVIDUALS.

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TO RAISE AWARENESS OF AND PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR COMPREHENSIVE END-OF-LIFE CARE WITH A PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF CREATING OPERATING AND SUSTAINING A HOSPUCE-FOCUSED RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY.

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PROVIDE A DIVERSE ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM IN A NEIGHBORHOOD OR SCHOOL SETTING.

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TO PROMOTE COMPREHENSIVE AND ENFORCEABLE LEGAL RIGHTS FOR CRIME VICTIMS.

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CREATE, INSPIRE, AND SUSTAIN RESEARCH TO PREVENT, TREAT, AND CURE CHILDHOOD SKIN DISEASE.

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The goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

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ASSISTING MINORITY BUSINESSES WITH TECHNICAL CONSULTING, MEANS OF ACCESSING CAPITAL OFFICE SPACE AT REDUCED RATES.

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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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THROUGH HOMES AND NETWORKS OF RELATIONSHIPS, TO SHARE LIFE WITH PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, TO MAKE KNOWN THEIR GIFTS TO THE WORLD, AND TO ENGAGE WITH OTHERS TO BUILD A MORE HUMAN SOCIETY

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CLASSROOM LAW PROJECT (THE ORGANIZATION) IS AN OREGON NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE CIVICS EDUCATION AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE ROLE AND PURPOSE OF LAW AND SOCIETY, PRINCIPALLY THROUGH WORK WITH SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF OREGON.

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OA&FS SUPPORTS EXPECTANT PARENTS IN EXPLORING ALL OF THEIR PREGNANCY OPTIONS. WHEN THE CHOICE IS ADOPTION WE FACILITATE CHILD-CENTERED OPEN ADOPTIONS. WE ASSIST BIRTH AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS AS THEY CREATE HEALTHY, LONG-TERM RELATIONSHIPS THAT ADDRESS THE ONGOING NEEDS OF THE CHILD.

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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF OREGON PROVIDES FUNDRAISING, TRAINING, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND ADVOCACY SUPPORT FOR ALL 24 HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AFFILIATESTHE OFFICES OF DEDICATED STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS BUILDING AND REPAIRING HOMES ACROSS OUR STATE.

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WAVERLY MARINA ASSOCIATION PROVIDES MOORAGE, FUEL DOCK, RECREATIONAL SERVICES, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES TO ITS MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS COMMON AREA FEES FROM THE MOORAGE MEMBERS TO MAINTAIN AND OPERATE THE MOORAGE SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS.

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FUND ESTABLISHED TO PAY VACATION BENEFITS TO UNION MEMBERS

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NATURAL RESOURCES LAW PROGRAM FOR LEWIS & CLARK LAW STUDENTS.

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY CHILD CARE IN THE PORTLAND METROPOLITAN AREA

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SAFETY & JUSTICE OREGON (SJO) ADVANCES POLICYMAKING THAT ENSURES A MORE EFFECTIVE AND EQUITABLE CRIMINAL JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY SYSTEM FOR PEOPLE CONVICTED OF CRIME, SURVIVORS OF CRIME, AND THE FAMILIES OF BOTH.