The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Chester

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide an alternative family living arrangement in agency-supervised family homes for dependent children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse, neglect or abandonment; or for children or adults with disabilities who are unable to live with their birth families or in an independent setting.

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THE FOUNDATION'S PROGRAMS FOCUS ON A VARIETY OF CHARITABLE INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES AND UNDERPRIVILEGED FAMILIES WITH ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR EDUCATION, ATHLETICS/SOCCER AND WELL BEING.

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TO PROVIDE DEATH AND PENSION BENEFITS TO RETIRED VOLUNTEER FIREMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM CHESTER, PENNSYLVANIA.

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

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OPERATE PROGRAMS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN THE CHESTER-UPLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT

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The goal of this organization is to provide services related to international affairs where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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THE MAKING A CHANGE GROUP IS DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING YOUTH, STRENGTHENING FAMILIES, AND SERVING AS A COMMUNITY CONNECTOR IN CHESTER, PA AND ITS SURROUNDING TOWNSHIPS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services for the mutual aid and benefit of their members; that ordinarily have a lodge system whereby activities are carried out under a form of organization that comprises local branches, chartered by a parent organization and largely self-governing, and that make provision for the payment of death benefits, and for benefits in case of accident, sickness, or old age. This code is used exclusively for organizations exempt from federal taxes under 501(c)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code.

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SEE PAGE 2 PART III STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS LINE I FOR DETAILS.

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The goal of this organization is to operate centers which offer, at a single location, a variety of recreational facilities such as athletic fields and courts, a gymnasium, a swimming pool and public lockers. Recreational centers usually offer an organized program of activities for community residents and provide all necessary equipment.

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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.

MISSION:

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 PEGGIE AND PAUL SHEVLIN FAMILY FOUNDATION MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HOPE BY MEETING THE PRACTICAL NEEDS OF THOSE IN RECOVERY. THE FOUNDATION SEEKS TO MEET THEIR MISSION PRIMARILY THROUGH THEIR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES BASIC HUMAN NEEDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: HOUSING (SHORT TERM RECOVERY HOUSE SCHOLARSHIPS), FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, LEGAL ADVOCACY, SOBER SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT, ETC. TO PERSONS WHO DON'T HAVE THE RESOURCES TO MEET THESE NEEDS. IN ADDITION, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS A SOBER LIVING PROGRAM FOR MEN IN LONG-TERM RECOVERY AND HELPS PERSONS ACCESS AND NAVIGATE TREATMENT OPTIONS. THROUGH EVENTS, SERVICE OUTREACH, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS - THE FOUNDATION EDUCATES, BUILDS, AND NURTURES SOBER COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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ACQUIRE AND PRESERVE PROPERTY AND INFORMATION OF HISTORIC VALUE AND/OR INTEREST CONCERNING DELAWARE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. THE SOCIETY ALSO OPERATES A RESEARCH LIBRARY AND MUSEUM.

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LOCAL UNION ENFORCED THE COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT TO BETTER THE WORKING CONDITIONS OF THE LOCAL UNION PROVIDE REPRESENTATION TO ITS MEMBERS.

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The goal of this organization is to provide medical, educational and counseling services which relate to the conception, delivery and care of offspring.

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COMMUNITY THEATER AND ARTS CENTER. TO USE ART TO INFLUENCE AND EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY AND BRING AWARENESS OF EXPERIENCES ACROSS SPACE AND TIME. TO USE ART AS A VEHICLE OF CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations, sometimes referred to as public charities, that derive their funding or support primarily from the general public in carrying out their social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare. Although public foundations may provide direct charitable services to the public as other nonprofits do, their primary focus is on grantmaking.

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The goal of this organization is to promote or provide access to a variety of visual arts, including organizations that focus on an art form in a specific medium such as stained glass or textiles.