The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Wilkesbarre

MISSION:

TO PROMOTE AND DEVELOP HOUSING AND SUPPORTIVE ACTIVITIES FOR THE ELDERLY, DISABLED AND NEEDY IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA.

MISSION:

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

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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 provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.

MISSION:

PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, RECREATIONAL, CULTURAL, HEALTH AND OTHER SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVING IN PROPERTIES OPERATED BY THE WILKES-BARRE HOUSING AUTHORITY.

MISSION:

SUPPORT, SPONSOR, AND ADMINISTER PROGRAMS PROMOTING OVERALL HEALTH AND WELFARE OF WILKES-BARRE AREA.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

PROMOTE THE ECONOMIC EXPANSION AND OVERALL CIVIC BETTERMENT OF THE GREATER WILKES-BARRE AREA.

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TO PROVIDE TRAINING FOR THE MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED.

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TO ENCOURAGE AND IMPROVE THE INDUSTRIAL GROWTH IN THE WYOMING VALLEY AREA.

MISSION:

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.

MISSION:

TO UNITE, GUIDE, SUPPORT AND SPEAK FOR THOSE ENGAGED IN COMMERCE IN THE GREATER WYOMING VALLEY.

MISSION:

WYOMING VALLEY ART LEAGUE IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES FELLOWSHIP AMONG ARTISTS,PROVIDES AN OUTLET FOR ARTIST TALENT, SPONSORS PROGRAMS OF BOTH LOCAL AND OUT-OF-TOWN ARTISTS, AND FOSTERS AN INTEREST IN ART WITHIN THE GREATER WYOMING VALLEY, PENNSYLVANIA.

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The goal of this organization is to train people to become effective leaders at the national or local level.

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SUPPLYING TRAINED MECHANICS IN INDUSTRIAL INSULATION TO VARIOUS CONTRACTORS IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA.

MISSION:

THE PROMOTION OF MUSICAL ARTS IN NORTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, THROUGH A SERIES OF PROFESSIONAL CONCERTS, SMALLER PERFORMANCES, AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH FORMUSICAL KNOWLEDGE AND APPRECIATION.

MISSION:

PRODUCTION OF THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

MISSION:

LCLS IS FUNDED BY GRANTS RECEIVED EITHER INDIRECTLY FROM THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR DIRECTLY FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AND LUZERNE COUNTY. THE PURPOSE OF THE SYSTEM IS TO COLLECT AND DISBURSE FUNDS TO THE MEMBER LIBRARIES IN LUZERNE COUNTY. THE SYSTEM ALSO RECEIVES GRANTS TO FUND PROJECTS FOR THE GENERAL BENEFIT OF THE MEMBER LIBRARIES.

MISSION:

TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES OF THE WESTMORELAND CLUB.

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COMMITTED TO THE PROTECTION OF ALL CHILDREN WHO HAVE BECOME THE VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ABUSE, PHYSICAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE CENTER STRIVES TO CREATE A CHILD FRIENDLY, SAFE ENVIRONMENT TO CONDUCT JOINT INTERVIEWS AND INVESTIGATIONS, ALONG WITH A COMFORTABLE SETTING FOR MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS AND A BASE OF SUPPORT STAFF.