The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Portland

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NAYA WORKS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN THE PORTLAND METROPOLITAN AREA THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND CULTURALLY SPECIFIC PROGRAMING.

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TO FOSTER COMMUNITY PRIDE AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE OREGON ZOO AND TO SECURE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE ZOO'S CONSERVATION, EDUCATION AND ANIMAL WELFARE PROGRAMS.

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SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF CENTRAL CITY CONCERN

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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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TO ENGAGE READERS, SUPPORT WRITERS, AND INSPIRE THE NEXT GENERATION WITH GREAT LITERATURE.

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

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OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE AND INSPIRE CHAMPIONS OF SUSTAINABLE FORESTRY.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES REHABITIATION JOB PLACEMENT SERVICES AND EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT

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THE NORTHWEST ENERGY EFFICIENCY ALLIANCE (NEEA) IS AN ALLIANCE OF UTILITIES AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY ORGANIZATIONS THAT POOLS RESOURCES AND SHARES RISKS TO TRANSFORM THE MARKET FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY TO THE BENEFIT OF ALL CONSUMERS IN THE NORTHWEST. NEEA IS FUNDED BY THE BONNEVILLE POWER ADMINISTRATION, ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON AND MORE THAN 140 ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS UTILITIES ACROSS THE REGION. ITS STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDE NORTHWEST UTILITIES, PUBLIC INTEREST GROUPS, STATE ENERGY OFFICES AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES. NEEA COLLABORATES WITH ITS FUNDERS AND STAKEHOLDERS TO IDENTIFY EMERGING ENERGY-EFFICIENT PRODUCTS, SERVICES AND PRACTICES AND CREATES THE MARKET CONDITIONS FOR THEIR ADOPTION. THE RESULT IS LONG-TERM, COST-EFFECTIVE ENERGY SAVINGS FOR THE REGION. WORKING TOGETHER, THE REGION HAS ACHIEVED MORE THAN 959 AVERAGE MEGAWATTS (AMW) OF CO-CREATED ELECTRIC ENERGY SAVINGS SINCE 1997 EQUIVALENT TO ENOUGH ENERGY TO POWER MORE THAN 700,000 NORTHWEST HOMES EACH YEAR.

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SUPPORT SELF ENHANCEMENT, INC. THROUGH MANAGEMENT OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS.

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SEEDING JUSTICE (FORMERLY MCKENZIE RIVER GATHERING FOUNDATION) BUILDS COLLECTIVE POWER AT THE FRONTLINES OF SOCIAL CHANGE BY TRANSFORMING PHILANTHROPY IN THE PURSUIT OF JUSTICE AND LIBERATION FOR ALL COMMUNITIES.

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TO BUILD GIRLS OF COURAGE, CONFIDENCE AND CHARACTER WHO MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

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TO RECEIVE GIFTS TO THE ARMORY THEATER FUND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT, AND MAINTENANCE OF THE BOB AND DIANA GERDING THEATER IN THE PORTLAND ARMORY, HOME OF PORTLAND CENTER STAGE.

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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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THE MISSION OF RANDALL CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOUNDATION IS TO FOSTER CHARITABLE GIVING AS WELL AS COMMUNITY COMMITMENT AND INVOLVEMENT TO SUPPORT THE MISSION AND VISION OF RANDALL CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AT LEGACY EMANUEL HOSPITAL AND HEALTH CENTER PROVIDING PEDIATRIC HEALTH SERVICES.

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WESTERN RIVERS FORESTRY'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE CONSERVATION AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY. WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY PROTECTS OUTSTANDING RIVER ECOSYSTEMS IN THE WESTERN UNITED STATES. WESTERN RIVERS CONSERVANCY ACQUIRES LAND TO CONSERVE CRITICAL HABITAT, PROVIDE PUBLIC ACCESS FOR COMPATIBLE USE AND ENJOYMENT, AND COOPERATE WITH OTHER AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO SECURE THE HEALTH OF WHOLE ECOSYSTEMS.

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DEVELOPMENT, PRESERVATION AND OPERATION OF A PUBLIC PARK AND RECREATION FACILITY.

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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 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.

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ASIAN HEALTH AND SERVICE CENTER'S (AHSC) MISSION IS TO BE THE BRIDGE BETWEEN ASIAN AND AMERICAN CULTURES AND TO BUILD A HARMONIOUS COMMUNITY. ITS VISION IS TO REDUCE THE HEALTH INEQUITY AND IMPROVE HEALTHCARE QUALITY FOR ALL ASIANS.