The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oregon

MISSION:

CAUSA WORKS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF LATINO IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH ADVOCACY, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND COALITION BUILDING. LATINO IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR FAMILIES ARE THE HEART OF CAUSA AND INSPIRE, IMPLEMENT AND CHAMPION OUR WORK.

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AS LEADERS IN AFFORDABLE HOUSING, WE ARE DEDICATED TO QUALITY, RESPECT ANDINTEGRITY. OUR DESIRE IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT WILL ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR EMPLOYEES AND RESIDENTS. WE TAKE PRIDE IN BUILDING, ADMINISTERING, AND MAINTAINING HIGH STANDARDS OF SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. WITH CONTINUED EDUCATION, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND REFINED PRACTICES, WE WILL DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN SUPERIOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING THAT SURPASSES EXPECTATIONS.

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The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.

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The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.

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ADVANCE A COLLABORATIVE, SOLUTIONS-BASED WORKFORCE SYSTEM THAT POSITIVELY IMPACTS THE PROSPERITY OF OUR COMMUNITIES BY MEETING THE NEEDS OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY THROUGH A SKILLED WORKFORCE.

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The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

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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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EASTER SEALS OREGON'S MISSION IS TO BE THE ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES EXCEPTIONAL SERVICES AND RESOURCES THAT MAKE A TANGIBLE AND POSITIVE IMPACT ON SOCIETY. WE SERVE CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, VETERANS, MATURE JOB SEEKERS, AND THEIR FAMILIES, ENSURING ALL FEEL INCLUDED AND VALUED AND HAVE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES TO LIVE, LEARN, WORK AND PLAY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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TO IGNITE A PASSION FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING. NO MATTER A STUDENTS DREAMS OR PERSONALITY, OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF WORK TO MEET THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS WHILE EXCITING THEM ABOUT THE POWER OF LEARNING.

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THE CHAMBER'S MISSION IS TO ENGAGE THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE A VIBRANT REGIONAL ECONOMY BY ADVOCATING FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING AND WORKFORE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CLACKAMAS REGION BY BECOMING A PREFERRED REGIONAL RESOURCE FOR SERVICES AND THAT SUPPORT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNITY ADVANCEMENT AND BY INFLUENCING AND SHAPING POLICIES THAT STRENGTHEN OREGON'S BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT TO FOSTER COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INVESTEMENTS IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY.

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THE MISSION OF THE SILETZ TRIBAL ARTS AND HERITAGE SOCIETY IS TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE PRACTICE, CONSERVATION, AND RESTORATION OF THE TRIBAL CULTURES OF THE CONFEDERATED TRIBES OF SILETZ INDIANS.

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TO RECEIVE AND DISBURSE CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FOR MINISTRY SERVICES AND THE FURTHERANCE OF THE APOSTOLIC FAITH.

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FOUNDATIONS FOR A BETTER OREGON ("FBO") WAS FOUNDED IN 2004 BY OREGON'S LARGEST FOUNDATIONS IN AN EFFORT TO COMBINE THEIR ENERGY AND RESOURCES TO MAKE A BIGGER IMPACT ON OREGON'S QUALITY OF LIFE THAN THEY COULD ACCOMPLISH INDIVIDUALLY. FROM 2006-2020, FBO OPERATED AS THE "CHALKBOARD PROJECT," FOCUSED PRIMARILY ON IMPROVING K-12 PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH INITIATIVES THAT SUPPORTED EDUCATION. IN 2020, THE ORGANIZATION UNDERWENT A STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS AND CONSOLIDATED UNDER THE ORIGINAL NAME OF FOUNDATIONS FOR A BETTER OREGON. CURRENTLY, FBO IS SUPPORTED AND GOVERNED BY THE FOLLOWING: THE COLLINS FOUNDATION, THE FORD FAMILY FOUNDATION, MEYER MEMORIAL TRUST, OREGON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, AND THE JAMES F. AND MARION L. MILLER FOUNDATION.

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ADVOCATE FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME WITHIN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND PROTECTIVE ORDER CASES; PROVIDE REFERRALS TO SOCIAL-SERVICE AGENCIES THAT CAN HELP CRIME VICTIMS RECOVER. THE CENTER'S SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE STATEWIDE AT NO COST TO VICTIMS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide supportive services which help people obtain and remain in suitable housing.

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THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE STUDENTS AT LEBANON COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT WITH ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENTS AND COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS.

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TO HELP STRENGTHEN AND HEAL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY. OLALLA CENTER'S STAFF BELIEVES ALL CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN HEAL AND THIS PREMISE IS THE FOUNDATION OF OLALLA CENTER'S TREATMENT PHILOSOPHY AND THE BASIS FOR THEIR WORK.

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CLACKAMAS WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP SERVES YOUTH, ADULT, AND DISLOCATED WORKERS THROUGH ITS PARTNERSHIPS WITH PRIVATE INDUSTRY AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROVIDERS. OUR JOB IS TO DEVELOP A HIGHLY SKILLED WORKFORCE THAT CREATES SUSTAINED ECONOMIC PROSPERITY IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY.

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THE VERY LITTLE THEATRE (VLT) IS A DIVERSE, COMMUNITY-BASED VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION THAT ENTERTAINS, EDUCATES, AND INSPIRES THROUGH THEATRE. FOUNDED IN 1929, VLT PRODUCES 5 MAIN STAGE SHOWS IN ITS 200-SEAT THEATER AND 2 SMALLER PRODUCTIONS IN ITS 70-SEAT BLACK BOX THEATER. THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY PROJECTS-BASED PROGRAMS, MINORITY VOICES THEATRE AND READERS THEATRE PLAYERS, VLT PRODUCES ADDITIONAL STAGED READINGS AND PERFORMANCES BOTH AT VLT AND THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY. HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS OF ALL AGES AND FROM ALL EXPERIENCE LEVELS ARE ENGAGED IN THE ART OF THEATRE TO GROW AND LEARN AND CONNECT AS A COMMUNITY. AS WE RETURN TO IN PERSON PERFORMANCES AFTER THE PANDEMIC SHUT DOWN FOLLOWED BY AN EXTENSIVE REMODEL, VLT IS RE-ENGAGING ITS PATRONS AND SEASON SUBSCRIBERS.

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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).