The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Gettysburg

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GETTYSBURG COLLEGE IS A RESIDENTIAL, UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OF THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES.

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ADAMS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE PROVIDES SAFE AND EFFECTIVE DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY TO OUR MEMBERS

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TO ENHANCE PRESERVATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE HERITAGE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF GETTYSBURG

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GROW, HOLD, AND MANAGE INVESTMENTS OF THE UNITED LUTHERAN SEMINARY.

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OUR PURPOSE IS TO PROMOTE AND FACILITATE CHARITABLE GIVING, AND TO BUILD A PERMANENT ENDOWMENT THAT WILL INVEST IN THE COMMUNITIES OF ADAMS COUNTY, PA FOREVER.

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THE ADAMS COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM (ACLS) PROVIDES FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF ADAMS COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA. THE ACLS ALSO PARTICIPATES IN THE PENNSYLVANIA STATEWIDE LIBRARY CARD PROGRAM AND OFFERS ELIGIBLE PENNSYLVANIA RESIDENTS A FREE LIBRARY CARD AND LIBRARY SERVICES. LIBRARY SERVICES ARE ACCOMPLISHED BY DELIVERING A POPULAR MATERIALS COLLECTION, INTERNET ACCESS AND PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES THAT WILL CONNECT PEOPLE TO OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ENRICH THEIR LIVES. THE ACLS OFFERS ADDITIONAL SERVICES THROUGH PARTICIPATION IN POWER LIBRARY, PENNSYLVANIA'S ELECTRONIC LIBRARY AND THE ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA STATEWIDE BORROWING PROGRAM.

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LOCATED IN GETTYSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA, THE ADAMS COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (ACHS) PRESERVES OVER THREE CENTURIES OF REMARKABLE LOCAL HISTORY IN ONE OF OUR NATION'S MOST HISTORIC SETTINGS. ACHS SEEKS TO EDUCATE AND INSPIRE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT ITS PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.

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EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF GETTYSBURG AND THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

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THE GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL (GMCS) EMBODIES THE THEORIES OF DR. MARIA MONTESSORI BY PROVIDING GETTYSBURG AND THE SURROUNDING AREA WITH A SCHOOL THAT PROMOTES MULTIFACETED LEARNING. STUDENTS EMBRACE INDEPENDENT EXPLORATION AND THOUGHT, DEVELOP PERSONAL FREEDOM, WITHIN A CADRE, AND DISCOVER THEIR INTRINSIC VALUE. GMCS PRIDES ITSELF IN DELIVERING THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATION BY SUPPORTING A CHILD-CENTERED ENVIRONMENT. GETTYSBURG MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL WILL OFFER AN INNOVATIVE, STANDARDS- BASED EDUCATION THAT ENHANCES THE GROWTH OF STUDENTS THROUGH AN INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH WHILE PROVIDING STUDENTS AND REINFORCING THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE NEEDED FOR THE 21ST CENTURY. OUR AIM IS TO PROVIDE A NURTURING LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND DEMONSTRATE THAT ALL CHILDREN ARE NATURAL AND INSPIRED LEARNERS WHO CAN ACHIEVE. TO DO THIS, WE WILL USE A HOLISTIC CURRICULUM THAT IS BASED ON THE MONTESSORI EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY. OUR MISSION IS TO NURTURE AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY,

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THE YWCA OF GETTYSBURG AND ADAMS COUNTY IS A COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY WOMEN. WE ARE DEDICATED TO ELIMINATING RACISM, EMPOWERING WOMEN, AND PROMOTING PEACE, JUSTICE, FREEDOM, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL.

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The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.

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TURNING POINT PROGRAMS SERVE THE HOMELESS POPULATION IN ADAMS AND YORK COUNTIES ASSISTING BOTH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUAL WITH TRANSITIONAL, SUPPORTIVE AND PERMANENT HOUSING. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS HOUSING OFFERED TO THE HOMELESS HAVING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CHALLENGES. ALL PROGRAMS PROVIDE A VARIETY OF SUPPORTIVE SERVICES WITH ONE-ON-ONE CASEWORK FOR PARTICIPANTS HELPING THEM TO ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE. TURNING POINT ALSO OWNS TURNING POINT PARTNERS, LLC, A WHOLLY OWNED ENTITY WHICH OWNS 46 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THESE UNITS ARE LEASED TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.

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TO PROVIDE VARIOUS PROGRAMS FOR THE UNDERPRIVILEGED.

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PROVIDES HOUSING FOR ELDERLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS IN ADAMS COUNTY. THE CORPORATION OPERATES FIVE HOUSING PROJECTS, TWO BUILT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE RURAL DEVELOPMENT (RD) PROGRAM, ONE BUILT UNDER THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S (HUD) ELDERLY HOUSING PROGRAM, ONE FINANCED BY THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK AND ONE BY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM LOW INTEREST LOAN. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING HOUSING, THE CORPORATION OFFERS FINANCIAL COUNSELING SERVICES AND LOW INTEREST HOME IMPROVEMENT LOANS TO QUALIFYING PARTICIPANTS IN ADAMS COUNTY.

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THE PLAN SPONSOR HAS ESTABLISHED THE EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION VEBA TRUST FOR THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF PROVIDING PERMISSIBLE HEALTH AND WELFARE BENEFITS UNDER CODE SECTION 501(C)(9) PAYABLE FROM THIS VEBA TO ITS ELIGIBLE RETIREES UNDER THE EMERITI RETIREE HEALTH PLAN.

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TO PROVIDE THE PRIVATE MEMBERS USE OF SOCIAL RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN, ON AND ABOUT THE LAKE, POOL, AND OTHER RECREATIONAL AREAS, UPKEEP OF THE ROADS, AND PROVIDE SECURITY FOR THE COMMUNITY.

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VIDA CHARTER SCHOOL BELIEVES IN PREPARING CHILDREN FOR LIFE BY NOURISHING THE STUDENT'S MIND & BODIES LITERACY & NUMERACY, TAUGHT IN ENGLISH & SPANISH, WILL FOSTER SUCCESS IN A DIVERSE WORLD WHILE AN EMPHASIS ON HEALTH, PHYSICAL FITNESS & CHARACTER EDUCATION WILL ENSURE A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO A RIGOROUS CURRICULUM.

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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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TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND CARE FOR LOST, ABANDONED AND ABUSED ANIMALS, INVESTIGATES CASES OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS, RECOMMENDS THE PROSECUTION OF PERSONS ENGAGING IN ANIMAL NEGLECT OR CRUELTY, HELPS CONTROL ANIMAL OVERPOPULATION AND EDUCATES THE COMMUNITY ABOUT SPAY/NEUTER PROGRAMS, ANIMAL WELLNESS AND SAFETY, LAUNCHING SPAY AND NEUTER PROGRAMS.