The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Oil City

MISSION:

THE FOUNDATION SERVES CLARION, FOREST AND VENANGO COUNTIES AND THE PUNXSUTAWNEY AREA TO DEVELOP, MANAGE, AND DISRTIBUTE FUNDING TO MEET THE PRESENT AND FUTURE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITIES. INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, BUSINESSES , AND ORGANIZATIONS BUILD PERMANENT FUNDS TO HELP THE COMMUNITIES MEET THE CHALLENGES OF CHANGING TIMES. THE FOUNDATION INVESTS THESE FUNDS USING THE EARNINGS TO FUND GRANTS TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL, HEALTH, HAMANITARIAN AND CULTURAL NEEDS OF THE PEOPKE AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LOCAL AREAS DESCRIBED ABOVE.

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THE SCENIC RIVERS YMCA IS A NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY BASED CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE TOTAL INDIVIDUAL IN MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT. WE STRIVE TO STRENGTHEN KIDS, FAMILIES, INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH VALUE BASED PROGRAMS EMPHASIZING CARING, RESPECT, HONESTY AND RESPONSIBILITY. OUR YMCA WELCOMES ALL PEOPLE REGARDLESS OF RELIGION, RACE, INCOME, ABILITY OR SEX.

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The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.

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COMMITTED TO PROVIDING COUNSELING AND EDUCATION IN FAMILY LIVING; PROVIDING ADOPTION SERVICES; PROVIDING TRAINING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO STUDENTS IN THE FIELD OF SOCIAL SERVICE; STRENGTHENING AND PRESERVING THE QUALITY OF FAMILY LIFE FOR ITS CONSUMERS AND COMMUNITY THROUGH SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT; ENCOURAGING ITS CONSUMER, THROUGH A VARIETY OF SERVICES, TO STRIVE FOR POSITIVE CHANGES AND ADJUSTMENT TO LIFE SITUATIONS; PROVIDING SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND OTHER CRIMES; TO WORK TOWARD PROVIDING A SAFER COMMUNITY, AND OTHERWISE TO MANIFEST AN INTEREST AND CONCERN FOR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC PROBLEMS INCLUDING THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE FAMILY.

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MANAGE THE OIL REGION NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA IN NORTHWESTERN PENNSYLVANIA INCLUDING ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, TOURISM AND RECREATION.

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The goal of this organization is to operate facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and non-print formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files which are organized for access by a targeted population.

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The goal of this organization are the separately incorporated, local YMCA, YWCA, YMHA, YWHA sites.

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TO PLANT RESOURCES, GROW OPPORTUNITIES AND NURTURE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE WITH THE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WE SERVE.

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The goal of this organization is to maintain cemeteries, or provide burial or funeral services for charitable purposes.

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THE ORGANIZATION UNITES ITS MEMBERS IN THE BONDS OF FRATERNITY, BENEVOLENCEAND CHARITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH A YEAR ROUND SCHEDULE OF SOCIALAND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS AND MEMBER FAMILIES.

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THE REGIONAL COUNSELING CENTER, INC. IS A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC IN RURAL NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA. THE AGENCY PROVIDES OUTPATIENT AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES TO THE AREAS INDIGENT.

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SUPPORT THE WELFARE OF IT'S MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITY

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THE MUSEUM OPERATES NUMEROUS EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS, WORKSHOPS AND PROGRAMS DEALING WITH ART, SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY WHICH ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.

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STRENGTHEN THE MASONIC WAY OF LIFE BY IMPROVING THE INDIVIDUAL CHARACTER, LEADERSHIP, AND SPIRIT OF ITS MEMBERS THROUGH RELEVANT PROGRAMS. INSPIRE MEN TO SUPPORT THE PRINCIPLES OF THE FREEMASONRY AND PROMOTE FAMILY AND COMMUNITY VALUES. SERVE MANKIND THROUGH THE IMPACT OF EXTENSIVE CHARITABLE OUTREACH.

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TO UNITE FRATERNALLY IN THE SPIRIT OF LIBERTY TRUTH JUSTICE AND EQUALITY TO MAKE HUMAN LIFE MORE DESIRABLE BY LESSENING ITS ILLS

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PROVIDE FOR THE PUBLIC SAFETY BY MAINTAINING PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED FIRE FIGHTING AND AMBULANCE PERSONNEL. VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT WHERE ALL FUNDRAISING IS USED TO PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN FIRE AND AMBULANCE EQUIPMENT.

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THE OIL CITY CIVIC CENTER, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY, WILL PROVIDE A MYRIAD OF CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND OPPORTUNITIES SOLELY FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES. WE SEEK TO ASSIST EACH RESIDENT OF VENANGO COUNTY TO ENRICH HIS QUALITY OF LIFE. WE FURTHER SEEK TO HOUSE AND PRESERVE COUNTY WIDE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN MAINTAINING AND DEVELOPING COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT WE RECOGNIZE THE HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF THE NATIONAL TRANSIT BUILDING AND ANNEX, AND WE ARE COMMITTED TO ITS PRESERVATION. IN 1978 THE NATIONAL TRANSIT BUILDING WAS PLACED ON THE NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORICAL PLACES AND THE PENNSYLVANIA INVENTORY OF HISTORICAL PLACES. IT WAS BUILT IN 1890 FOR A COST OF $90,000. OUR OPERATIONS WILL BE ENTIRELY FREE FROM PROFIT MOTIVE.

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THE VENANGO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUILDS, SERVES AND PROMOTES REGIONAL BUSINESS. THE CHAMBER STRIVES TO KEEP PROGRAMS CURRENT AND RESPONSIVE TO THE DEMANDS OF VENANGO'S CURRENT BUSINESS CLIMATE, ACTING AS A BRIDGE THAT LINKS BUSINESSES, ORGANIZATIONS AND RESIDENTS TOGETHER WITH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN VENANGO COUNTY'S LONG-TERM ECONOMIC VITALITY, BUSINESS SUCCESS, JOB CREATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE. WE PROVIDE SEVERAL WAYS FOR OUR MEMBERS TO ENHANCE THEIR CREDIBILITY, GAIN RECOGNITION, HAVE A VOICE IN ISSUES AFFECTING BUSINESS, IMPROVE THEIR BOTTOM LINES, GET INVOLVED THROUGH NETWORKING EVENTS AND VOLUNTEERING, AND SO MUCH MORE

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The goal of this organization is to develop and maintain educational exhibits which illustrate principles from mathematics and the physical sciences.

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TO PROVIDE SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE AND EMPOWER YOUTH IN THE PRIVATE, SOCIAL, ACADEMIC AND OTHER DIMENSIONS OF THEIR LIVES; TO AUGMENT AND OR COMPLEMENT SERVICES IN VENANGO COUNTY FOR YOUTH.