The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Tamaqua

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The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).

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The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.

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ALL EXPENSES ARE INCURRED FOR PROGRAMS, FILMS AND BOOKS FOR THE TAMAQUA PUBLIC LIBRARY. PROGRAMS INCLUDE CHILDREN STORYTIME AND THE SUMMERDING CLUB.

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TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE RAILROAD STATION AS A HISTORIAL LANDMARK AND TRANSPORTATION CENTER IN THE REVITALIZATION OF THE TAMAQUA AREA.

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THE PURPOSES ARE TO PROTECT AND EXTINQUISH FIRE; PROTECT AND SAVE LIFE AND PROPERTY AND PROMOTE FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION AT SCHOOLS.

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The goal of this organization is to interpret, collect and preserve the historical heritage of a specific geographic location.

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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 goal of this organization is to provide pre-hospital emergency medical care and rapid transportation to health care facilities.

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THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND CARING ENVIRONMENT FOR THOSE PERSONS WHO HAVE A NEED FOR MINIMAL SUPERVISION. THIS CENTER WILL PROVIDE SOCIALIZATION, TWO MEALS, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL STIMULATION, AS WELL AS A CHEERFUL AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services, facilities and programs that support student needs, foster student learning and personal development, create a healthy and diverse community, and enrich student life.

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The goal of this organization is to provide all forms of support except for financial assistance or fund raising for other organizations within the Education major group area.

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The goal of this organization is to provide preventive, diagnostic and inpatient, outpatient and residential treatment services as well as transitional support for people who have a physical and/or psychological dependency on alcohol and/or drugs.

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The goal of this organization is to prepare and deliver regular hot meals to elderly individuals, people with disabilities or people with AIDS or other targeted conditions who are unable to shop and/or prepare food for themselves or to travel to a site where a meal is being served. Also known as home delivered meals.

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The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in soccer. Coaching, access to a soccer field, soccer equipment, uniforms, and officials for competitions are generally included.

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The goal of this organization are the organizations whose members are business and professional men and/or women or other individuals who have a common interest in improving the life of the community, which conduct fund-raising events to finance community service projects. Many service clubs are chapters of national or international organizations.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.

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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.]

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The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.

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The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.

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The goal of this organization is to support and fund-raise for a single institution within the Environment major group area.