The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Shippensburg

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THE SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SECURES FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS AND PROGRAMS OF SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY. THE SU FOUNDATION SECURES ANNUAL AND CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, SCHOLARSHIPS, STUDENT AND FACULTY RESEARCH, CULTURAL PROGRAMMING, EQUIPMENT, FACILITIES AND OTHER UNIVERSITY PRIORITIES. THE SU FOUNDATION ALSO MANAGES ENDOWED FUNDS, PROVIDES QUALITY OFF-CAMPUS STUDENT HOUSING AND OPERATES AN ON-CAMPUS CHILD AND FAMILY CENTER.

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The goal of this organization is to are responsible for the control and extinction of fires; and the inspection of buildings, hillside property and industrial plants to ensure compliance with fire codes.

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THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO HELP DEVELOP THE INTELLECTUAL, PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CAPABILITIES STUDENTS NEED TO ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL.

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The goal of this organization is to provide preventive, diagnostic and treatment services in a variety of community and hospital-based settings to help people to achieve and maintain a state of emotional well-being, personal empowerment and the skills to cope with everyday demands without excessive stress.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VOLUNTARY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES.

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TO PROMOTE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MULTI-USE PUBLIC RECREATION TRAILS, PRIMARILY ALONG ABANDONED RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAYS LOCATED THROUGHOUT THE CUMBERLAND VALLEY REGION OF PENNSYLVANIA.

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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 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 PROVIDES EMERGENCY AND TRANSPORT AMBULANCE SERVICES.

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THE CIVIC CLUB WAS ORGANIZED IN 1911 WITH THE OBJECTIVE TO DEVELOP THE EDUCATIONAL AND CIVIC INTEREST OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO ADVANCE THE WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY. INITIALLY THE CLUB MET IN HOMES, CHURCHES, THE YMCA OR ANY AVAILABLE SPACE. AT A MEETING IN 1920 A MOTION WAS MADE THAT RECEIPTS FROM A NOVEMBER RUMMAGE SALE BE SET ASIDE AS A BEGINNING OF A CLUBHOUSE FUND. THE CLUB CURRENTLY HAS 61 MEMBERS, MANY OF WHOM ARE VERY ACTIVE IN THE VARIOUS COMMITTEES THAT MAKE UP THE CLUB. THE COURT HOUSE COMMITTEE HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PRESERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF THE COURT HOUSE AND ITS ANTIQUE FURNISHINGS. COURT HOUSE DOCENTS ALSO PROVIDE TOURS DURING THE YEAR WITH AN OPEN HOUSE EACH MONTH FROM MAY THROUGH DECEMBER. PRIVATE TOURS MAY BE ARRANGED BY CONTACTING THE CIVIC CLUB OF SHIPPENSBURG. THE GARDEN COMMITTEE MAINTAINS THE GARDENS AND GROUNDS SURROUNDING THE BUILDING AND ALSO PROVIDES TOURS TO INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS.

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THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES VOLUNTARY FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICES

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THE SHIPPENSBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY EXISTS TO PROVIDE CULTURAL VITALITY AND LIFELONG LEARNING THROUGH OPEN ACCESS TO READING, REFERENCE, PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY SPACE.

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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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TO MANAGE AND COORDINATE STUDENT SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES AT SHIPPENSBURG UNIVERSITY.

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The goal of this organization is to sponsor, organize and promote fairs and festivals. Includes collectible/antique fairs, county and state fairs, street fairs, festivals, parades, and other similar activities during religious and patriotic holidays and other special occasions.

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The goal of this organization is to provide a variety of personal social services or which offer personal social services not specified below.

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THE UNITED WAY OF THE SHIPPENSBURG AREA IS A UNIFIED FUND RAISING ORGANIZATION WHICH SOLICITES CHARITABLE DONATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC AND DISTRIBUTES SUCH FUNDS TO THE VARIOUS CHARITABLE, CIVIC, AND SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS OF THE COMMUNITY.

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THE PRIMARY PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO MAINTAIN THE CEMETERY AND MANAGE AND SELL BURIAL PLOTS

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TO PROVIDE PHYSICAL FACILITIES FOR INDEPENDENT COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCIES IN A GROUP SETTING.

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COLLECTION, PRESERVATION AND RESEARCH RELATED TO THE HISTORY OF SHIPPENSBURG, PENNSYLVANIA