The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Yakima

MISSION:

RCDRS MISSION IS TO ENCOURAGE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SELF-EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITES FOR LOW INCOME ENTREPRENEURS.

MISSION:

TEAMSTERS, FOOD PROCESSING EMPLOYEES, LOCAL UNION NO.760 IS A NON PROFIT LABOR ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ORGANIZING, NEGOTIATING AND ENFORCING LABOR CONTRACTS FOR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING UNITS.

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HOLD INVESTMENTS TO HELP FUND A CEMETERY FOR THE BURIAL OF THE DEAD, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, BELIEFS, ETC.

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The goal of this organization is to provide support services to patients and their families. Programs can include social and recreational activities for people who are recovering from surgery or a serious illnesses; supportive services for children who are ill and for their families which enable family members to remain with a child who is hospitalized; family and sibling support groups, and programs which attempt to make a gravely or terminally ill child’s final days, weeks and months more pleasant. (rev. 9/2005)

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SCOUTING IS DESIGNED TO PURSUE THE AIMS OF CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, CITIZENSHIP TRAINING AND PERSONAL FITNESS THROUGH ADVENTURES IN THE OUT-OF-DOORS.

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TO PROVIDE LOW & MODERATE INCOME PERSONS WITH HOUSING FACILITIES & SERVICES SPECIALLY DESIGNED TO MEET THEIR PHYSICAL, SOCIAL,& PSYCHOLOGICAL NEEDS & TO PROMOTE THEIR HEALTH, SECURITY, HAPPINESS & USEFULNESS IN LONGER LIVING.

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TO PREPARE STUDENTS WITH THE BEST WELL ROUNDED EDUCATION POSSIBLE.

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THE PURPOSE OF EPIC IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN YAKIMA, DOUGLAS, CHELAN, BENTON, AND OKANOGAN COUNTIES. EPIC RECEIVES FUNDING FROM STATE AND FEDERAL CONTRACTS AND ITS SERVICES INCLUDE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION.

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The goal of this organization is to administer centralized fundraising efforts and then in turn distribute the contributed funds to several nonprofit agencies. United Way and community chests or funds, the United Jewish Appeal and other religious appeals are examples of federated giving programs. (rev. 1/05)

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PREGNANCY SCREENING, LAB SERVICES, WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE, FAMILY PLANNING, HEALTHCARE INFORMATION, AND ABORTION SERVICES FOR WOMEN.

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TO PROVIDE SAFE AND LOVING HOMES FOR CHILDREN. WE WORK WITH FAMILIES TO BECOME LICENSED FOSTER PARENTS AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING. WE PROVIDE CARE THAT FITS THE CHILDS NEEDS, INCLUDING TEMPORARY, INTENSIVE, WRAPAROUND SUPPORT AND TREATMENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES.

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ENHANCE THE INCOME, QUALITY OF LIFE AND EMPLOYMENT STABILITY OF YAKIMA COUNTRY RESIDENTS BY RETAINING, EXPANDING, AND RECRUITING BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY.

MISSION:

LA CASA HOGAR CONNECTS AND EDUCATES LATINA FAMILIES TO TRANSFORM LIVES AND OUR YAKIMA VALLEY. THROUGH CITIZENSHIP, ADULT EDUCATION AND EARLY LEARNING, LA CASA FULFILLS ITS MISSION EACH YEAR WITH 700 FAMILIES ON AVERAGE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE DETAILS.

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YAKIMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA IS A REGIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT OFFERS ITS AUDIENCES HIGH QUALITY SYMPHONIC AND OTHER MUSIC. IT BRINGS TO THE CENTRAL WASHINGTON COMMUNITY STIMULATING, ENTERTAINING AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO MUSIC.

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THE YAKIMA HUMANE SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO ENDING ANIMAL SUFFERING AND CRUELTY, REDUCING ANIMAL OVERPOPULATION, AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC REGARDING PET OWNERSHIP WHILE PROMOTING KINDNESS AND COMMITMENT TO THEIR WELFARE

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ENTRUST COMMUNITY SERVICES IS COMMITTED TO ENRICHING THE LIVE OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BY PROMOTING CREATIVE EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION AND HEALTH OPTIONS THAT FOSTER INTEGRATION INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES.

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The goal of this organization is to provide services relating to public affairs or society benefit where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.

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WELLNESS HOUSE, AN INDEPENDENT, COMMUNITY BASED NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO KINDNESS.

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TO PROMOTE THE CAUSE OF PUBLIC EDUCATION ON BEHALF OF ITS MEMBERS.

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TO PROVIDE 99 UNITS OF LOW INCOME HOUSING FOR THE ELDERLY.