The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Harrisburg

MISSION:

PENNSYLVANIA ACADEMY OF OPHTHALMOLOGY WAS INCORPORATED AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN SEPTEMBER 1990. THE ACADEMY'S PURPOSE IS TO ACT AS THE VOICE OF OPHTHALMOLOGIC MEDICINE IN PENNSYLVANIA; TO FOSTER AMONG ITS MEMBERS THE PROVISION OF THEIR TALENTS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILL OR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC; TO SERVE AS A PATIENT ADVOCATE IN PROMOTING PREVENTIVE EYE CARE; AND TO ADVANCE THE KNOWLEDGE, SCIENCE, AND PRACTICE OF OPHTHALMOLOGY.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION IS THE VOICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICINE IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PA, AND A LEADING ADVOCATE OF EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS AND THEIR PATIENTS.

MISSION:

TO PRESERVE AND SUPPORT WILDWOOD PARK AND THE BENJAMIN OLEWINE III NATURE CENTER

MISSION:

TO ENHANCE THE CAPACITY OF CAMPUSES AND COMMUNITIES TO EDUCATE STUDENTS FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TO ADVANCE A HEALTHY, JUST AND DEMOCREATIC SOCIETY.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]

MISSION:

THE CROSSSTATE CREDIT UNION FOUNDATION CHANGES PEOPLE'S LIVES BY PROMOTING FINANCIAL EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, DISASTER RELIEF, AND CREDIT UNION RELEVANCE.

MISSION:

FURTHER THE SUCCESS AND GROWTH OF THE PERLITE INDUSTRY WORLDWIDE BY PROVIDING ITS MEMBERS NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, FOSTER CUSTOMER-DRIVEN MARKETING, PROMOTION AND PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT; AND INCREASE THE PUBLICS AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF PERLITE.

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT RECOVERY FROM MENTAL ILLNESS THROUGH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION TO ELIMINATE STIGMA AND DISCRIMINATION. ALSO, TO PROVIDE A STATEWIDE STRUCTURE OF MEMBERS AND GROUPS TO ASSIST IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PENNSYLVANIA CONSUMERS OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND TO AID IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A VOLUNTARY CONSUMER/EX-PATIENTS MOVEMENT TOWARDS PERMANENT CHANGES IN POLITICAL, LEGAL, AND SOCIAL POLICIES TOWARD PERSONS WITH CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS.

MISSION:

THE MISSION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PLAY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION (IPEMA) IS TO PROMOTE PLAY, ENCOURAGE SAFETY AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR PLAYGROUND ENVIRONMENTS.

MISSION:

PROMOTION OF AMATEUR SOFTBALL THROUGHOUT THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA

MISSION:

SUPPORTING A PROFESSIONAL RESIDENT THEATER AND SUPPORTING CULUTURAL EDUCATION OF THE COMMUNITY

MISSION:

EMERGENCY TREATMENT OF ACCIDENT VICTIMS AND PROVISION OF MEDICAL CARE BY LICENSED QUALIFIED PERSONNEL WHILE ENROUTE TO THE HOSPITAL. TRANSPORTS OF INDIVIDUALS TO HOSPITALS OR OTHER MEDICAL FACILITIES.

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO DEVELOP BETWEEN EDUCATORS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC SUCH UNITED EFFORTS AS WILL SECURE FOR EVERY CHILD THE HIGHEST ADVANTAGES IN PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL EDUCATION. TO ENCOURAGE PARENT AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE. TO ASSIST PARENTS IN DEVELOPING THE SKILLS THEY NEED TO RAISE AND PROTECT THEIR CHILDREN.

MISSION:

TO SUPPORT THE CONSTRUCTION AND CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE JEWISH HOME (A 501(C) (3) CORPORATION) PERSONAL CARE FACILITY AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ITS RESIDENTS.

MISSION:

ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A CEMETARY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY OF GREATOR HARRISBURG PA

MISSION:

TO ASSIST AND SUPPORT IN THE OPERATIONS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER OF THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH BY SERVING INNER CITY, AT-RISK, LOW INCOME FAMILIES WITH EDUCATIONAL, CULTURAL AND HUMAN SERVICES BASIC NEEDS AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS.

MISSION:

THE COMMUNITY ACTION ASSOCIATION OF PENNSYLVANIA (CAAP) IS A STATEWIDE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTING AND ASSISTING THE 42 COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES IN PA AS THEY WORK TO EMPOWER FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, GIVING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN THE SKILLS AND CONFIDENCE THEY NEED TO SUCCEED. CAAP ACTS AS A STATEWIDE VOICE FOR LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES AND LOW-INCOME CITIZENS, ADDRESSING POLICY ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO THEM.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE LOW COST HOUSING TO HOMELESS VETERANS OF PENNSYLVANIA WHILE PROVIDING THE VETERAN WITH JOB TRAINING AND COUNSELING.

MISSION:

DEVELOP AND PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND TRAINING SEMINARS FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEYS, ASSISTANT DISTRICT ATTORNEYS AND OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA.

MISSION:

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP A DIVERSE CORPS OF LEADERS FOR VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY SERVICE, SERVANT LEADERSHIP, AND THE CULTIVATION OF SHARED RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE REGION.