The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Washington

MISSION:

The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.

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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INTEGRATED LIVING SERVICES IS COMMITTED TO CREATING AND MAINTAINING RESIDENTIAL SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES. IT IS THE EXPRESS PURPOSE OF THE AGENCY TO ASSIST ITS CLIENTS IN THE REALIZATION OF INCREASED INDEPENDENCE SELF ESTEEM AND RESPECT FROM OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS. ILS PLACES HIGH PRIORITY ON PROVIDING THESE INDIVIDUALS WITH A LIFESTYLE AT LEAST AS GOOD AS THE OF THEIR NON-DISABLED PEERS IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE AND MOST SUPPORTIVE MANNER POSSIBLE. IMPORTANCE IS PLACED ON DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS WITH FAMILY FRIENDS AND MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY.

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 MISSION OF PARATRANSIT SERVICES IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY COORDINATED TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE WE ARE ENTRUSTED TO SERVE.

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GINN GIVES WAS FORMED TO EXPLORE AND IMPLEMENT A MEANINGFUL RESPONSE TO HOUSING AFFORDABILITY ISSUES IN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON. THE PRIMARY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF RENTAL AND OWNERSHIP HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME AND VERY LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON. THE PURPOSE IS TO SUPPORT COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES AIMED AT ASSISTING LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS AND VERY LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS.

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THE ARTS COUNCIL PROMOTES AND FACILITATES A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR VISUAL ARTS, ARTISTS AND ART EDUCATION. THE ARTS COUNCIL HAS BEEN A MAJOR PROVIDER OF ARTS PROGRAMS SINCE INCORPORATION IN 1974, OFFERING A WIDE RANGE OF VISUAL EXHIBITS AND ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAMS. EDUCATION/OUTREACH TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND CONTINUOUS GALLERY EXHIBITS OF REGIONAL ARTISTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE PUBLIC ENSURING MAXIMUM ACCESS.

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PROVIDE EXCEPTIONAL,COMPREHENSIVE TENNIS EXPERIENCE FOR MEMBERS AND OPPORTUNITY FOR SOCIAL, FITNESS AND FAMILY ACTIVITY.

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ENHANCING INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAMS AT BELLINGHAM TECHNICAL COLLEGE.

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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.

MISSION:

HELP ENSURE THOSE IN NEED HAVE EVERY OPPORTUNITY TO SUCCEED BY REDUCING POVERTY, BROADENING AFFORDABLE HOUSING, FOSTERING A MORE DYNAMIC AND POWERFUL CONSTITUENCY AND SPOTLIGHTING OUR REGION.

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THE NORTHWEST VIPASSANA CENTER IS ONE OF THE NUMEROUS CENTERS WORLDWIDE DEDICATED TO THE TEACHING OF VIPASSANA MEDITATION AS TAUGHT BY S.N. GOENKA IN THE TRADITION OF SAYAGYI U BA KHIN.

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LISTEN AND TALK TEACHES CHILDREN WHO ARE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING TO COMMUNICATE AND LEARN THROUGH LISTENING AND SPOKEN LANGUAGE.

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SUPPORT ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL AID OPPORTUNITIES AT PARTICIPATING INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FOR STUDENTS PREPARED THROUGH THE RAINIER SCHOLARS PROGRAM.

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LIFE WORKS IS A NONPROFIT CORPORATION THAT OPERATES IN SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON. LIFE WORKS PROVIDES RESIDENTIAL AND VOCATIONAL SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO ASSIST THEM IN CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIVING, LEARNING, WORKING, AND GROWING IN THE COMMUNITY. IN ADDTION, LIFE WORKS MANAGES AN AMERICORPS GRANT WHICH HELPS BUILD THE CAPACITY OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE COMMUNITY BY CONNECTING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES WITH RESIDENTS OF COWLITZ AND WAHKIAKUM COUNTIES.

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TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE TRI-CITIES CANCER CENTER AND TO SUPPORT PATIENTS.

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CASCADE CONNECTIONS EMPOWERS THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED WITH AN ARRAY OF SERVICES TO SUPPORT THEM IN LIVING LIFE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE AND EXERCISING THEIR HUMAN RIGHTS. THIS IS DONE THROUGH SERVICES OF RESIDENTIAL LIVING, VOCATIONAL SERVICES AND TRAINING.

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TO FOSTER HOUSING AND RELATED SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS

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TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE, TO INCREASE THE INDEPENDENCE, AND TO ASSURE THE FULL INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNITY OF ANY PERSON WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

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TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT, PROVISION, EVALUATION, AND DISSEMINATION OF HIGH QUALITY, COST-EFFECTIVE, COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES AND SUPPORT.