The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

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OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER ALL YOUNG PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED US MOST, TO DISCOVER THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS CARING, ENGAGED, RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

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SUPPORT OF PORTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS AND DEPARTMENTAL PROGRAMS.

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THE OREGON SYMPHONY INSPIRES AUDIENCES AND BUILDS COMMUNITY BY CREATING OUTSTANDING MUSICAL EXPERIENCES.

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PROVIDE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS

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NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER WAS CREATED TO MEET THE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF UNDERSERVED, AT RISK MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING MEDICAID AND MEDICARE PATIENTS AS WELL AS THE UNINSURED. NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER STRIVES TO COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS, COUNTY, LOCAL AND STATE OFFICIALS, AS WELL AS OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND WILL CONTINUE TO DEVELOP PARTNERSHIPS TO OFFER HIGH QUALITY HEALTH CARE TO THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH WE SERVE. NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH CENTER OFFERS HEALTH CARE SERVICES USING A TEAM BASED CARE MODEL, WITH CREATING A "HEALTH HOME" FOR ITS PATIENTS AT THE CORE OF ITS VALUES. CURRENT LOCATIONS INCLUDE BEAVERTON, CANBY, HILLSBORO, MILWAUKIE AND OREGON CITY.

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SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF CENTRAL CITY CONCERN

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A NONPROFIT ART ORGANIZATION, CALDERA SERVES AS A CATALYST FOR THE TRANSFORMATION OF UNDERSERVED YOUTH FROM UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THROUGH INNOVATIVE, YEAR-ROUND ART AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS. CALDERA NURTURES INDIVIDUAL CREATIVITY TO IGNITE SELF-EXPRESSION AND TRANSFORM THE WAY YOUNG PEOPLE ENGAGE IN THEIR LIVES, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. ANNUALLY, CALDERA WORKS WITH HUNDREDS OF STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY OF MENTORS, ARTISTS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALISTS, ALUMNI, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER PARTNERS. ALL OF CALDERA'S YOUTH PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED FOR FREE TO THE STUDENTS, FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS SERVED. IN 2015, CALDERA RECEIVED A NATIONAL ARTS AND HUMANITIES YOUTH PROGRAM AWARD FROM FIRST LADY, MICHELLE OBAMA, RECOGNIZING CALDERA AS ONE THE TOP YOUTH ARTS PROGRAMS IN THE NATION.

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PROVIDE TRAINING TO HOMECARE AND PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS.

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WORKING WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO CREATE FREEDOM FROM ADDICTION.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for single institutions, multihospital health care systems, and similar diversified health systems comprised of closely-affiliated organizations within the Health Care major group area.

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THE NORTHWEST ACADEMY IS A NON-PROFIT, INDEPENDENT, COEDUCATIONAL, ACCREDITED COLLEGE-PREPARATORY DAY SCHOOL (GRADES 6 THROUGH 12) WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RIGOROUS ACADEMICS, THE ARTS, AND TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMS.

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TRAINING APPRENTICE AND JOURNEYMEN CARPENTERS COVERED BY A COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT.

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PROVIDE TREATMENT, CARE, AND ADVOCACY FOR ALL WHO ARE AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER.

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THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND OTHER SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS OF WILLAMETTE VIEW, A LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY, ALSO KNOWN AS A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY. RESIDENTS MAY APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IF THEIR PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCIAL RESOURCES ARE NO LONGER SUFFICIENT TO PAY THEIR LIVING EXPENSES AT WILLAMETTE VIEW, INC. THE FOUNDATION ALSO MAKES GRANTS TO WILLAMETTE VIEW, INC. ON A SELECTIVE BASIS FOR PROJECTS THAT BENEFIT WILLAMETTE VIEW RESIDENTS.

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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.

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WE SPECIALIZE IN FAMILY SAFETY, SUBSTANCE USE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND REENTRY FROM THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. FOR 125 YEARS, WE HAVE BEEN EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES IN OREGON INCLUDING THE AGING POPULATION, YOUNG PEOPLE, MEN AND WOMEN RETURNING FROM PRISON, PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS, AND THOSE RECOVERING FROM ADDICTIONS. LAST YEAR WE SERVED OVER 6,000 INDIVIDUALS IN OREGON.

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The goal of this organization is to operate postsecondary educational institutions that offer postgraduate study at masters or doctorate levels in addition to an undergraduate program for people who meet entry level requirements and are interested in an advanced education. Some institutions of university status are known as colleges or institutes.

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NATIVE ARTS AND CULTURES FOUNDATION ADVANCES EQUITY AND CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE, FOCUSING ON THE POWER OF ARTS AND COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN NATIVE COMMUNITIES AND PROMOTE POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE WITH AMERICAN INDIAN, NATIVE HAWAIIAN,AND ALASKA NATIVE PEOPLES IN THE US.

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TO PROVIDE COOPERATIVE AND COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMS OF HEALTH CARE TO THE COMMUNITY.

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TO OFFER FOOD, SHELTER, AND AID TO ALL THOSE IN NEED OF A SAFE PLACE TO BE NOURISHED AND RESTORED. WE ASSIST THE TRANSFORMATION OF EACH LIFE WE TOUCH WITH COMPASSION AND DIGNITY.