The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Philadelphia

MISSION:

THE AGENCY'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST DISABLED PERSONS TO LIVE COMFORTABLY IN THEIR OWN HOMES BY PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY PERSONAL CARE SERVICES. THE AGENCY ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS INDEPENDENT LIVING, EMPOWERMENT, HABILITATION AND REHABILITATION FOR DISABLED PEOPLE.

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YEAH WORKS TO CREATE SAFE AND AUTHENTIC HANGOUT SPACES BY PROVIDING CULTURALLY RELEVANT ENGAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTING TEEN LED INTERVENTIONS TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF VIOLENCE. UTILIZING TEEN ACTION, YEAH WORKS TO INTERRUPT THE CYCLE OF YOUTH COMMUNITY VIOLENCE IN WEST AND SOUTHWEST PHILADELPHIA NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH PEER LED MEDIATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES.

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HUD HOUSING PROJECT THAT CREATES AFFORDABLE ACCESSIBLE INTEGRATED HOUSING FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.

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AAU EXISTS SO THAT PEOPLE OF ASIAN ANCESTRY IN PHILADELPHIA EXERCISE LEADERSHIP TO BUILD THEIR COMMUNITIES AND UNITE TO CHALLENGE INJUSTICE. AAU'S ARTS AND CULTURE WORK CREATES SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH ENGAGING COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN: BUILDING LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY, REALIZING COMMUNITY MEMBERS' INHERENT ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE POTENTIAL, AND BUILDING PRIDE IN CULTURAL HERITAGE. AAU'S YOUTH WORK EXISTS SO THAT THE YOUTH BECOME INDIVIDUALLY, SOCIALLY, AND POLITICALLY AWARE; EXERCISE THEIR VOICE; AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVE STRUGGLES FOR JUSTICE. THROUGH THIS WORK, WE CREATE LEADERS WHO SUSTAIN, FIGHT FOR, AND GIVE BACK TO OUR COMMUNITIES.

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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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The goal of this organization is to help people prepare for, find, secure and retain suitable employment.

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TO SUPPORT CHILDREN, YOUTH, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS TOWARDS SELF- SUFFICIENCY.

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HEALTH CARE SAVINGS PLAN DESIGNED TO PERMIT PARTICIPANTS TO SET ASIDE MONIES AND SUBSEQUENTLY USE THOSE MONIES AFTER RETIREMENT TO PAY FOR RETIREE HEALTH PLAN PREMIUMS OR

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations whose members are graduates of a particular educational institution who provide support for the institution in the form of financial contributions, student recruitment efforts, promotional activities, fund-raising events and continued ties with the academic program.

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The goal of this organization is to provide palliative and supportive services including medical care, pain and symptom management, home nurse visitation, case management, counseling, and bereavement services for terminally ill people who are in the final stages of their illnesses and for members of their families.

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INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATION & INCIDENTAL SERVICES TO STUDENTS & STAFF IN ACCREDITED PUBLIC & PRIVATE SCHOOLS.

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.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE WYCK HOUSE AND ITS CONTENTS, LOCATED IN THE GERMANTOWN SECTION OF PHILADELPHIA, PA. THE WYCK ASSOCIATION TELLS THE STORY OF WYCK, THE QUIETLY ELEGANT HOME, HISTORIC GARDENS, FARM BUILDINGS, AND COLLECTION OF OBJECTS AND PAPERS THAT REFLECT THE EVERYDAY LIFE OF ONE PHILADELPHIA FAMILY OVER THREE HUNDERED YEARS. PROGRAMS AT WYCK DRAW ON THIS FAMILY'S PASSION FOR EDUCATION, ITS QUAKER SIMPLICITY, AND ITS LOVE OF NATURAL HISTORY AND HORTICULTURE. THROUGH THE PRESERVATION AND INTERPRETATION OF THIS RARE RESOURCE, THE WYCK ASSOCIATION WORKS TO ENRICH AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY LIFE.

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.

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PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND PLACE THE INDIVIDUAL AT THE CENTER OF ITS PROJECTS. ENCOURAGE IMPLEMTATION OF INNOVATIVE AND ETHICAL SOLUTIONS IN CLIMATE, BIODIVERSITY AND WATER.

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AFAHO PROVIDES HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES TO AFRICAN AND CARIBBEAN IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES IN THE GREATER PHILADELPHIA AREA.

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.

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TO TRANSFORM YOUNG PEOPLES' LIVES THROUGH LONG DISTANCE RUNNING AND MENTORSHIP.

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BREAKTHROUGH OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA (FORMERLY KNOWN AS SUMMERBRIDGE OF GREATER PHILADELPHIA - A BREAKTHROUGH PROGRAM) OPERATES A COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT PROGRAM THAT BUILDS A PATH FROM MIDDLE SCHOOL TO COLLEGE FOR LOW-INCOME STUDENTS FROM THE PHILADELPHIA REGION'S UNDER-RESOURCED SCHOOLS. THE PROGRAM ALSO INSPIRES TALENTED HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS TO BECOME EDUCATORS AND ENGAGED CITIZENS BY GIVING THEM RESPONSIBILITY FOR TEACHING IN THE PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPORT IS PRIMARILY FROM CONTRIBUTIONS. ON JANUARY 22, 2020, BREAKTHROUGH ENTERED INTO A PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH GERMANTOWN FRIENDS SCHOOL (GFS) WHEREBY GFS WOULD ADMINISTER THE BREAKTHROUGH ACADEMIC PROGRAM. ON MARCH 22, 2021, THE ORGANIZATION SIGNED AN AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH GFS, WHEREBY THE ORGANIZATION BECAME A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF GFS.

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THE PUBLISHING OF A SCHOLARLY JOURNAL DEVOTED TO PROMOTING STUDY IN THE HISTORY OF IDEAS.