The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Philadelphia

MISSION:

TO ESTABLISH THE HOLY QURAN AS THE BOOK OF GUIDANCE FOR ALL HUMANITY, AND THE LIFE OF PROPHET MUHAMMAD AS THE EXAMPLE FOR HUMAN CONDUCT.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide arts and humanities services or products not covered by other categories.

MISSION:

PLAY ON PHILLY FOCUSES ON PROVIDING AN ENVIRONMENT OF OPPORTUNITY THROUGH THE COLLECTIVE PRACTICE OF MUSIC IN ORCHESTRAL PLAYING AND CHORAL SINGING AS MODELS OF ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILL-DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL ORGANIZATION, AND COMMUNITY BUILDING.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)

MISSION:

THE ATTIC YOUTH CENTER CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANSGENDER, QUEER, AND QUESTIONING (LGBTQ) YOUTH TO DEVELOP INTO HEALTHY, INDEPENDENT, CIVIC-MINDED ADULTS WITHIN A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY, AND PROMOTES THE ACCEPTANCE OF LGBTQ YOUTH IN SOCIETY.

MISSION:

FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

MISSION:

LABOR UNION, REPRESENTING 5,100 MEMBERS EMPLOYED IN PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION, TO ORGANIZE WORKERS AND SECURE IMPORVED WAGES, HOURS, WORKING CONDITIONS AND ECONOMIC ADVANTAGES THROUGH ORGANIZATION, MEGOTIATION, AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING. TWU PROVIDES ADVICE, REPRESENTATION AND GUIDANCE CONCERNING BENEFITS, GRIEVANCES AND LABOR/MANAGMENT ISSUES.

MISSION:

IN A TIME OF WIDESPREAD MISTRUST, POLITICAL DIVISION, AND INDUSTRY (CONTINUE TO SCHEDULE O) UPHEAVAL, JOURNALISTS MUST HAVE A NEW RESOLVE: THEY MUST CONSIDER NOT JUST WHAT THEY REPORT, BUT HOW THEY FIND, FRAME, AND TELL STORIES ABOUT COMMUNITIES WHO ARE OFTEN INACCURATELY DEPICTED IN THE MEDIA. JOURNALISTS OFTEN DO NOT CONSIDER THE PERSPECTIVES OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN HOW COVERAGE IS CONCEIVED, OFTEN LEADING TO CONCEPTS AND LANGUAGE THAT PROMOTE STEREOTYPES, ERASE NUANCE, OR HIGHLIGHT IMPLICIT BIAS. RESOLVE PHILLY WAS FORMED TO ADDRESS HOW THE INDUSTRY CAN MORE EFFECTIVELY COVER THESE COMMUNITIES PARTICULARLY THOSE EXPERIENCING RACIAL INJUSTICE AND ECONOMIC HARDSHIP BY INCLUDING THEIR PERSPECTIVES AND VOICES DIRECTLY IN REPORTING. ELEVATING THOSE VOICES ENABLES COMMUNITIES TO TELL THEIR OWN STORIES AND HELPS TO CHANGE THE PERCEPTIONS THAT PERPETUATE DISCRIMINATION.

MISSION:

THE WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT, NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION DEDIDICATED TO CREATING AN INFORMED CITIZENRY ON MATTERS OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE.

MISSION:

THE PHILADELPHIA YOUTH ORCHESTRA USES EXTRAORDINARY MUSIC EDUCATION THROUGH THE PURSUIT OF MUSIC EXCELLENCE TO INSPIRE A STRONG SENSE OF CHARACTER, DISCIPLINE, COMMITMENT, AND COMMUNITY FOR OUR DIVERSE STUDENT POPULATION.

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:

EMERGENCY TRANSPORT ASSOCIATES, INC. ("JEFFSTAT") PROVIDES MEDICAL TRANSPORTATION FOR PATIENTS OF THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOPSITALS, INC. ("TJUH") AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS.

MISSION:

SUPPORTS COORDINATION ENTITY FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICES

MISSION:

ENTREPRENEUR WORKS FUND CREATES PATHWAYS OF OPPORTUNITY FOR TALENTED YET UNDERSERVED ENTREPRENEURS IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA REGION BY PROVIDING THEM WITH SMALL BUSINESS LOANS, TRAINING, ADVICE AND RELATED BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES.

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to work to promote the rights of employees to fair remuneration and safe working conditions.

MISSION:

TO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE NORRIS SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD AND SPECIFICALLY TO OWN AND DEVELOP THE FORMER ST. BONIFACE CHURCH COMPLEX, A LARGE BLIGHTED PROPERTY IN THE HEART OF THE COMMUNITY.

MISSION:

REGIONAL HOUSING LEGAL SERVICES WORKS TO CREATE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN PENNSYLVANIA AND TO EFFECT SYSTEMATIC CHANGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOWER-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS STATEWIDE.

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 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:

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL AND ECONOMIC IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS TO EFFECT POSITIVE CHANGE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THEIR LIVES.