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- 1000 Friends of Oregon - A non-profit advocacy, education, and research organization involved in issues of land use and planning.
www.friends.org
- Association of Oregon Recyclers - Supports recycling policies and programs at the local and state level. Provides a network where recyclers can share knowledge and expertise.
www.aorr.org
- Autism Society of Oregon - A statewide support group and the state chapter of the Autism Society of America. Information provided about related issues.
www.autismoregon.com
- Central Oregon Environmental Center - Umbrella organization for over 20 local and regional environmental and conservation groups. Contact info to activists, community leaders, and special interest organizations.
www.envirocenter.org
- Community Planning Workshop - Provides educational opportunities in applied planning research to U of O students. Paid research opportunities for students to help them defray some of the costs of education. Professional planning assistance to communities and organizations across Oregon.
darkwing.uoregon.edu/~cpw
- Crime Victims United Of Oregon - Political action committee founded to change the criminal justice system. Information provided about related issues such as law and ballot measures.
www.crimevictimsunited.org
- Eco Echo - Information about organizations and activities of forest and natural resource activists in the Pacific NW.
ecoecho.org
- Eyes on Sizemore - Provides news and information about Bill Sizemore and Oregon Taxpayers United. Includes a contributor list and links to election and initiative sites.
www.billsizemore.org
- Friendly House, Inc. - Friendly House, established by the First Presbyterian Church, is a non-profit serving the northwest Portland community for over seventy years. It serves children from newborns through age 18 on a sliding-fee scale. It also serves seniors, homeless families, and low-income people. Sites includes program descriptions, volunteer and contribution opportunities, calendar of events.
www.friendlyhouseinc.org
- Friends of Opal Creek - This non-profit maintains and stewards the Opal Creek Educational Center. Facility allows organizations and educational groups to gather and experience forest wilderness. Seminars sponsored.
www.opalcreek.org
- Girl Scouts of Santiam Council - Headquartered in Salem, the council serves Benton, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Polk and Yamhill counties.
www.open.org/~glscouts
- Innovations in Educational Assessment - A non-profit organization working alongside member school districts to create a culture that values and uses data to improve instruction and student learning.
www.nwea.org
- Klamath Basin Crisis Relief Fund Bucket and Shovel Brugades - News and activities of the Klamath Relief Fund, founded for the purpose of providing relief and assistance to the farms and families of the Klamath Basin; includes opportunities to volunteer or donate.
www.klamath-relief-fund.com
- League of Women Voters of Oregon - LWVOR provides citizens of Oregon with the information they need to become informed and active participants in government.
www.open.org/~lwvor
- LeTip of Salem, Oregon - Local chapter of an international business networking organization set up to allow and encourage business persons to exchange business leads.
www.letipofsalem.com
- LIFE Center - Organization focused on helping low income families or individuals in need of assistance with daily living needs.
www.lifepdx.com
- Make-A-Wish Foundation of Oregon - Grants wishes for children with life-threatening illnesses living in Oregon and Southwest Washington. View photos, read stories, learn about scheduled events, sign up for newsletter, learn how to volunteer or donate.
www.orwish.org
- Medford, OR Elks Lodge #1168 -- BPOE - Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Lodge #1168. Fraternal organization involved in Veteran Services, Charity, Elks Eye Institute, Meadowood Speech/Hearing Center.
www.medfordelks.com
- Molalla RiverWatch, Molalla, Oregon, USA - A non-profit organization created to protect, preserve, and restore the quality of the Molalla River and its tributaries.
molallariverwatch.org
- Mothers Against Misuse and Abuse - A non-profit organization that believes in a holistic approach to substance use. Information provided on drug use issues and its effect on the family.
www.mamas.org
- Native Plant Society of Oregon - A statewide network of 13 chapters and 1000+ members dedicated to the enjoyment, conservation, and study of Oregon's native vegetation.
www.npsoregon.org
- Northwest Medical Teams - Sends volunteer teams to care for impoverished people worldwide. Distributes humanitarian aid, provides surgeries, general medical, dental care, and more.
www.nwmti.org
- Oregon Alliance of Senior and Health Services - Exists to serve the not-for-profit retirement, residential care, assisted living, continuing care, and nursing homes in the state.
www.oashs.org
- Oregon Association for Children and Adults with Learning Disabilities - Non-profit organization provides services and support to individuals and families in Oregon affected by all types of Learning Disabilities.
www.oacld.org
- Oregon Burglar and Fire Alarm Association - Non-profit organization that promotes issues of safety and security among homeowners and businesses.
www.obfaa.org
- Oregon Coast Filipino-American Association - Non-political, non-religious, non-profit organization with cultural, educational and charitable goals. Includes general information, bylaws, news, links, and a guest book.
www.ocfaa.org
- Oregon Community Foundation - Provides leadership to address community needs, creates endowments to benefit communities, and makes grants and scholarships from the endowments to improve people's lives.
www.oregoncommunityfound.org
- Oregon Family Child Care Network - Promotes information exchange between family child care and other childhood care and education system partners to enhance the quality of care for children in Oregon.
www.open.org/~ofccn
- Oregon Green School Association - Provides schools with information they need to set up and maintain successful waste reduction programs and to recognize schools for their waste reduction achievements.
www.oregongreenschools.org
- Oregon Natural Desert Association - Exists to protect, defend, and restore High Desert lands and water from irresponsible livestock grazing, mining, and geothermal development.
www.onda.org
- Oregon PeaceWorks Fund / Oregon PeaceWorks, Inc. - The combined mission of OPWF/OPW is to educate and activate people to work for peace, justice, and environmental protection. Detailed information and numerous links provided.
www.teleport.com/~opw
- Oregon Rural Development Council / Rural Community and Economic Development Resource Center - Promotes rural development by focusing governmental, private, and non-profit resources to assist rural Oregon in building long-term livability.
www.oregonruraldev.org
- Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) - A non-profit organization comprised of member schools dedicated to ensuring equitable competition for Oregon high school students through OSAA-sponsored events.
www.osaa.org
- Oregon State Grange - Fraternal volunteer organization that organizes and participates in community events.
www.grange.org/Oregon
- Oregon Taxpayers United - Non-profit organization headed by Bill Sizemore to reduce income and property taxes and to monitor all forms of government taxes.
www.otu.org
- Oregon Transportation Institute - Non-profit provides information about public transportation. Includes articles on transportation issues from Oregon and around the world.
www.hevanet.com/oti
- Oregon Wing CAP-USAF CAPRAP - The Civil Air Patrol Reserve Assistance Program (CAPRAP) allows reservists to advise, assist, and motivate CAP personnel in areas of the CAP mission.
www.angelfire.com/or2/caprap/index.html
- Oregonians In Action - An association of property owners, this lobbying organization advocates for land-use regulatory reform and protection for private property rights in Oregon.
www.oia.org
- OregonVoting.org - Provides news and information about the Oregon voting process. Has links to sites relating to government, initiatives, and elections. Oregon General Election 2000 Report included.
www.oregonvoting.org
- Progressive Options, an Advocacy Service - Organization provides advocacy and socialization for people with disabilities and people with low income in Lincoln County and surrounding areas and is an independent living center. Site includes information about programs and links to other online services.
www.progressive-options.org
- The John Lennon Memorial Society of Oregon, Inc. - An IRS 501(c)(3) corporation which produces The John Lennon Memorial Concerts in Portland, OR. The show is an all Beatles/Lennon event performed by volunteer local musicians to benefit local hunger relief organizations. Buy tickets online, view posters, press clips and history.
www.john-lennon.org
- The National Center for Family Support at the Human Services Research Institute - Established to provide training and technical assistance on family support to 42 project sites. Funded by the U.S. Administration on Developmental Disabilities (ADD).
www.familysupport-hsri.org
- TheLane: Community Resources On-Line for Lane County - Provides database of 957 programs offering services to this Oregon community. Resources and services provided through the database are extensive.
www.thelane.net
- Tillamook Forest Heritage Trust - A non-profit assisting the Oregon Department of Forestry with a capital and endowment fundraising campaign for the Tillamook Forest Interpretive Center. History and news provided.
www.tillamookforest.org
- Winners-On-Wheels (WOW of Oregon) - A non-profit scouting-type organization. Their mission is to empower youth in wheelchairs to be all they can be and to believe in who they are.
www.angelfire.com/ab/wowor/index.html
- Workplace Injured (WI) - Provides information and support to workers and has a few hundred pages of content. Includes a message board and file library.
www.injuredworker.org/index.htm
- X-PAC: Portland, Oregon USA - Provides information relating to peace, justice, the environment, social justice, and human rights. Includes a calendar of upcoming events.
www.xpac.org
- Yachats Youth and Family Activities Program - YYFAP provides a safe and supportive environment for children, advocates for youth and families, and provides and encourages activities that integrate youth into the community. YYFAP is an after school and summer program for kids. Site includes program information, calendar and newsletter.
www.casco.net/~yapkids
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