The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Carlisle

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DICKINSON COLLEGE, FOUNDED IN 1783, IS A HIGHLY SELECTIVE, PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL LIBERAL (CONTINUED) ARTS COLLEGE KNOWN FOR ITS INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM. FOR MORE THAN TWO CENTURIES, DICKINSON HAS EMBRACED THE VISION OF AN EVER-EVOLVING EDUCATION, AN EDUCATION THAT PREPARES RISING GENERATIONS FOR SUCCESSFUL, ACTIVE, INFORMED LIVES AS GLOBAL LEADERS.DICKINSON CONTINUES TO SEEK NEW WAYS TO STRENGTHEN THE INDIVIDUALIZED, INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION IT PROVIDES WHILE CONTINUING TO PREPARE SCHOLARS WITH INTELLECTUAL AGILITY, ETHICAL GROUNDING, INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND THE SKILLS TO WORK TOWARD A JUST AND SUSTAINABLE WORLD. PLEASE REFER TO PART III, LINE 4 FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLEGE'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.

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THE PARTNERSHIP FOR BETTER HEALTH CHAMPIONS AND INVESTS IN IDEAS, INITIATIVES, AND COLLABORATIONS THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THE PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES IN OUR REGION.

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PROVIDE COMFORTABLE RETIREMENT LIVING AND CARE TO RESIDENTS IN A SECURE, CHRISTIAN ENVIRONMENT.

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TO EMPOWER, INSPIRE, AND EDUCATE PEOPLE WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY.

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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 FOUNDATION ENGAGES IN CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS SOLELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE U.S. ARMY WAR COLLEGE AND ITS RESPECTIVE PURPOSES, PROGRAMS, AND GRADUATES. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORT PROVIDES THE MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE THAT ENABLES THE COLLEGE TO BETTER EDUCATE AND DEVELOP LEADERS FOR SERVICE AT THE STRATEGIC LEVEL WHILE ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE IN THE GLOBAL APPLICATION OF LANDPOWER.

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CARLISLE FAMILY YMCA IS A CHARITABLE COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS PROGRAMS DESIGNED FOR MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN OF ALL AGES, ABILITIES, INCOMES, ETHNIC GROUPS AND RELIGIONS. OUR YMCA WAS FOUNDED BY VOLUNTEERS, IS LED BY VOLUNTEERS, AND ENCOURAGES VOLUNTEERISM IN OUR PROGRAMS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO BUILDING STRONG CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND STRONG COMMUNITIES BY PROMOTING PERSONAL GROWTH, ENHANCING FAMILY VALUES, AND PROVIDING COMMUNITY SERVICE THROUGH PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO ALL. SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT AFFORDABLE FEES FOR THE COMMUNITY-AT-LARGE WITH FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT AFFORD THE FULL FEE. WE OFFER A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE WHERE PARTICIPANTS FEEL COMFORTABLE AND RECEIVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH. YMCA PROGRAMS DEVELOP SELF-ESTEEM AND SELF-CONFIDENCE, BUILD LASTING RELATIONSHIPS, FOSTER HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, PROMOTE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN YOUTH AND ADULTS, AND INCREASE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.

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BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES BY SUPPORTING FAMILY HEALTH AND NUTRITION.

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The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Education major group area.

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CHURCH OF GOD HOME, A CONTINUING CARE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, IS A CHRISTIAN MINISTRY COMMITTED TO CARING FOR THE BODY, MIND AND SPIRIT OF OLDER PERSONS.

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THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY IS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, INTERPRET AND PROMOTE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ABOUT THE HISTORY OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. THE VISION OF THE SOCIETY IS TO BECOME A NATIONAL MODEL FOR DEMONSTRATING HOW HISTORY, STORY-TELLING, MATERIAL CULTURE AND PRESERVATION PROMOTES SOCIAL WELL-BEING, SERVICE AND CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT WITH LOCAL RESOURCES.

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TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATIONAL MISSION AND ACTIVITIES OF PENNSYLVANIA'S STATE SYSTEM OF HIGHER EDUCATION BY GENERATING PRIVATE SECTOR SUPPORT AND ENGAGING IN OTHER ACTIVITIES TO ADVANCE THE SYSTEM.

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PRIVATE ACADEMIC SCHOOL FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION OF LEARNING DISABLED OR EMOTIONALLY DISTRESSED MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT TO BRING A MULTIDISICIPLINARY APPROACH TO EDUCATING SECONDARY AGED STUDENTS WITH EMOTIONAL TROUBLES. THE PROGRAM CONSISTS OF SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL COMPONENTS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF CHARACTER, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AND PERSONAL GROWTH. THE PROGRAM SEEKS TO TEACH AND INSTILL RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, TRUST, HONESTY AND COURAGE FOR ALL STUDENTS.

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TO ADVANCE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING INTEGREATED, HIGH QUALITY AND COMPASSIONATE CARE.

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The goal of this organization is to create and/or perform primarily ballet.

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THE LIBRARY OFFERS PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES TO RESIDENTS OF CARLISLE AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS.

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THE YOUNG WOMEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF CARLISLE, PENNSYLVANIA IS DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN AND GIRLS AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM AND DIGNITY FOR ALL. YWCAS ACROSS THE COUNTRY ARE DISTINGUISHED BY PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON THESE MISSION PILLARS. LAST YEAR, THE AGENCY PROVIDED MISSION-FOCUSED PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO 10,022 MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WITH THE HELP OF 126 VOLUNTEERS. THE AGENCY'S ADVOCACY COMMITTEE'S EFFORTS TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF ELIMINATING RACISM AND EMPOWERING WOMEN ISSUES RESULT IN EARNED MEDIA, DISPLAYS AND PROMOTION WITHIN THE COMMUNITY, COLLABORATION WITH PARTNERS SUCH AS THE LOCAL LIBRARY AND NEARBY COLLEGES, PUSHING VOTER REGISTRATION TO RESIDENTS, FACILITY LOBBY EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS AND MUCH MORE CENTERED AROUND THESE TWO MISSION THEMES.

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THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION WILL BE TO HOLD, INVEST, MANAGE, ADMINISTER AND DISBURSE DONATIONS FOR THE CARE OF THE AGED OF CHURCH OF GOD HOME, INC.

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CARLISLE LODGE NUMBER 761 IS A PART OF MOOSE INTERNATIONAL WHICH IS AN INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF MEN AND WOMEN, DEDICATED TO CARING FOR YOUNG AND OLD, BRINGING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER AND CELEBRATING LIFE. CARLISLE LODGE NUMBER 761 IS A NON PROFIT FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION THAT SUPPORTS THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH MEMBERSHIP AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.

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PROVIDES A CLUBHOUSE, GOLF COURSE, AND SWIMMING FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS.