The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Bedford

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DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY TO MEMBERS IN RURAL AREAS OF BEDFORD COUNTY, PA ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS.

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PROMOTE AND ATTRACT BUSINESSES TO AND FOR BEDFORD COUNTY PENNSYLVANIA

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RESPOND TO FIRES AND OTHER EMERGENCIES IN THE BEDFORD PA AREA

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The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.

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PRIMARY MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE AND IMPROVE THE COMMUNITY IN THE SCIENCE OF AGRICULTURE, HORTICULTURE AND THE MANAGEMENT OF DOMESTIC AND HOUSEHOLD ARTS AND TO IMPROVE THE PUBLIC ON AGRICULTURAL MATTERS CONDUCTING ANNUAL PUBLIC FAIRS AND EXHIBITIONS OF LIVESTOCK, POULTRY, ECT. FOR THE ENCOURAGEMENT AND MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT OF THE COMMUNITY IN THE SCIENCE OF AGRICULTURE.

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PROGRAM IN STATE MANDATED TO PROVIDE SAFETY EQUIPMENT, TRAINING, AND DEATH BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEER FIREMEN. FUNDING IS FROM A FIRE INSURANCE TAX.

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The goal of this organization is to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and rapid transportation to health care facilities.

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ANIMAL SHELTER PROVIDE A DOG AND CAT SHELTER FOR THE RESIDENTS OF BEDFORD COUNTY.

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TO PROMOTE AND FOSTER THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION THROUGH THE PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF EVANGELISTIC AND BIBLE-TEACHING RESOURCES. MWTB PUBLISHES AND DISTRIBUTES 2,214 DIFFERENT BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, AND LEAFLETS, AND CONDUCTS FREE MAILINGS AND DISTRIBUTIONS OF LITERATURE. MWTB MAINTAINS 2 WEBSITES.

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THE PENNSYLVANIA BEEF COUNCIL HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED FOR THE PURPOSES OF CONDUCTING BEEF PROMOTION, RESEARCH, CONSUMER AND INDUSTRY INFORMATION PROGRAMS.

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THIS ORGANIZATION UNITES ITS MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLENCE, & CHARITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A YEAR-ROUND SCHEDULE OF SOCIAL & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ESTIMATED TO NUMBER 700

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VICTIM SHELTER & ABUSE SERVICES, COMPREHENSIVE CRIME VICTIM CENTER

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THE BEDFORD COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, INC. INVOKES AND UNIFIES ITS MEMBERS TO PROMOTE CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT OF THE BUSINESS CLIMATE IN OUR REGION.

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THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN COVERLET WAS INCORPORATED IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA ON FEBRUARY 21, 2006 FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTION, DISPLAY, PRESERVATION AND STEWARDSHIP OF, AND EDUCATION REGARDING, PRIMARILY ANTIQUE WOVEN COVERLETS, THEIR HISTORY AND THEIR MAKERS, AS FURTHER DEFINED AND OUTLINED BY THE FOLLOWING: A)TO COLLECT AND DISPLAY FINE AND INTERESTING EXAMPLES OF COVERLETS OF ALL WEAVE STRUCTURES. B)TO ILLUSTRATE HOW COVERLETS WERE MADE AND BY WHOM. C)TO ILLUSTRATE COVERLETS IN HISTORY; I.E., BRING HISTORY TO LIFE BY DEMONSTRATING THE GENERAL HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND THE EVENTS OF THEIR DAY. D)TO ILLUSTRATE THE HISTORY IN COVERLETS; I.E., DEMONSTRATING THE BACKGROUND BEHIND POLITICAL SLOGANS, HISTORICALLY EVENT-RELATED PATTERN MOTIFS AND CHANGING TASTE IN DECORATIVE ARTS AS THEY APPEAR IN COVERLETS. E)TO RESPECT AND CONVEY THE HUMANITY OF THE WEAVERS AND THEIR LIFESTYLES AND CHALLENGES, BOTH PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL.

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PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES OF FIELD, FOREST & STREAM.

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PROVIDING AFFORDABLE DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF BEDFORD COUNTY, PA. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PREVENTION, INTERVENTION, CARE MANAGEMENT, CASE

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TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE, STIMULATE AND INCREASE THE VOLUME OF TOURIST VISITORS AND VACATION BUSINESS FOR BEDFORD COUNTY.

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The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.

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FOOD BANK PROVIDE FOOD FOR NEEDY RESIDENTS OF BEDFORD COUNTY.

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