The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Erie

MISSION:

TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AS PART OF AN INTEGRATED DELIVERY SYSTEM OF HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO PREDOMINANTLY LOW INCOME PATIENTS IN CONJUNCTION WITH PROVIDING A TEACHING ENVIRONMENT FOR PHYSICIANS, RESIDENTS, INTERNS AND FELLOWS FOR LAKE ERIE COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the private foundations that use a bulk of their resources to provide charitable services or run charitable programs of their own. They make few, if any, grants to outside organizations and, like private independent foundations, they generally do not raise funds from the public.

MISSION:

EMERGYCARE IS THE LARGEST NON-PROFIT AMBULANCE SERVICE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA. WE ARE AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES FROM EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE TO MEDICAL TAXI AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN THROUGHOUT NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA.

MISSION:

TO CONSTRUCT, REHABILITATE, DEVELOP, OWN, LEASE,SELL, AND MAINTAIN A MIXED-USE FACILITY PROVIDING JOB TRAINING, HEALTHCARE SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND OTHER ART-RELATED SERVICES FOR ERIE CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY INC. AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SURCH SERVICES.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF VOICES FOR INDEPENDENCE IS TO EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO ATTAIN, MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY, INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY AND CONTROL OF THEIR LIVES.

MISSION:

THE GREATER ERIE COMMUNITY ACTION COMMITTEE WILL ELIMINATE POVERTY IN ERIE COUNTY THROUGH EMPOWERMENT, EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE A SUPERIOR MONTESSORI PROGRAM OF STUDY THAT WILL DEVELOP LIFELONG LEARNERS. CHILDREN WILL BE PREPARED ACADEMICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, AND SOCIALLY BY CREATING A LOVE OF LEARNING THROUGH

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to make grants for charitable purposes in a specific community or region. The funds available to a community foundation are usually derived from many donors and held in an endowment that is independently administered; income earned by the endowment is then used to make grants.

MISSION:

STAIRWAYS PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHRONICALLY MENTALLY ILL PATIENTS UTILIZING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, RESIDENTIAL, SOCIALIZATION, EDUCATION, OUTPATIENT THERAPY, AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES.

MISSION:

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN A CLUB FOR SOCIAL ENJOYMENT FOR ITS MEMBERS

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn, become competitive in and enjoy the organized recreational activity, sport or game of their choice. These programs may be offered by local clubs devoted to a particular activity or sport; may provide individual or team coaching assistance or instruction, access to equipment and facilities, and uniforms, if necessary; and may sponsor or make arrangements for athletes to participate in amateur competitions, usually at the local or regional level, and provide officials for games. These events are generally for the enjoyment of the athletes and are not at a high enough competitive level to be considered spectator sports.

MISSION:

TO SERVE YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO PROMOTE PRO-SOCIAL BEHAVIOR AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF ERIE HOMES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS

MISSION:

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PERSONS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BY ENCOURAGING THEM TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND INTEGRATED INTO THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

BALL PAVILION INC. OPERATES A 85 BED LICENSED SKILLED NURSING FACILITY AND A 140 BED LICENSED PERSONAL CARE FACILITY. BALL PAVILION PARTICIPATES IN THE MEDICARE AND MEDICAID PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

TO HONOR THE STATEMENT OF FAITH AS NOTED IN THE MISSION'S BY LAWS, TO RESTORE HOPE AND TRANSFORM LIVES THROUGH SERVICES FOR THE HOMELESS, HUNGRY, THOSE STRUGGLING WITH ADDICTIONS,AND THOSE IN POVERTY.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO ASSURING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR DISADVANTAGED BOYS AND GIRLS BY HELPING THEM REALIZE THIER FULL POTENTIAL FOR GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT.

MISSION:

SERVING CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, ADHD, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS AND EMOTIONAL/BEHAVIORAL PROBLEMS.

MISSION:

ERIE CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY IS A COMMUNITY-BASED EDUCATIONAL ARTS AND CAREER TRAINING FACILITY THAT INSPIRES, EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS PEOPLE OF ALL AGES WITH ADULT JOBS TRAINING AND CREATIVE YOUTH PROGRAMS.