CONNECT COMPANY
EIN 83-1348199 · Family Violence Shelters (P43)
What they do
1)OPT for OPTIMISM PROGRAM The Optimism Program Has Been Operational In The Eugene, Oregon Area for More Than Two Years. It Emerged In Response to The Community Schisms Caused By Presidential Candidate Political Maneuvering Using Hate and Misogynist Arguments, That Put Minority Populations In Peril. A Volunteer Stepped Up to Remind The Community of Its Happiness and Connectedness, By Appealing Creating A Road-side Music-hub for The Community to Elect Dance. The Central Message of The Optimism Program is Radical Self-acceptance and Respect for Others and Their Differences. The CONNECT Board Believes That This Program Helps Reduce Interpersonal Violence of All Kinds. The Opt for Optimism Movement Grows As Its Message of Increased Inter-connection As A Better Response to Harmful Messages That Incite Division, is Embraced. Its Brand is On T-shirts and Sweatshirts Around The World. CONNECT Sees The Optimism Movement As A Key Connector of All Other Programs CONNECT May Offer, As Opt for Opti
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BEKAH BESTESECRETARY
GARRETT COLEPRESIDENT
PAUL BECKTREASURER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2019
- Location
- 11575 SW PACIFIC HWY 1032, TIGARD, OR 97223-8671
- County
- Washington
- In care of
- % ELLEN ONTARIO
- Primary officer
- PAUL BECK, Treasurer
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2023
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2023
- Return type
- 990EZ
- Tax preparer
- NW PREMIER ACCOUNTING
- NTEE classification
- Family Violence Shelters (P43)
- IRS tax category
- Family Violence Shelters