The mission of Thrive is to encourage healthy family and child development through community awareness, parent education and support to children and families ensuring positive outcomes for children. This is done through multiple programs: Child Advancement Program (CAP): The Child…
Native AIR (Asthma Intervention & Reduction) is a program coordinated by Montana State University Extension Service Housing & Environmental Quality Program. The program seeks to help children understand the triggers of asthma in order to prevent or control its onset.…
The Bozone Ozone Bus (BOB) is a fully functional “greenhouse on wheels,” made from a converted school bus. The Bozone Ozone Bus (BOB) is fully operational thanks to the efforts and inspiration of Bozeman’s youth via the Bozeman Youth Initiative (BYI). BOB…
This year’s annual Headwaters Run/Walk will be held July 27th in Three Forks! The Headwaters Run/Walk is an annual fundraising event held by the Missouri Headwaters Trail System and the city of Three Forks. All of the proceeds are used…
This year’s annual Headwaters Run/Walk will be held July 27th in Three Forks! The Headwaters Run/Walk is an annual fundraising event held by the Missouri Headwaters Trail System and the city of Three Forks. All of the proceeds are used…
Gallatin Valley Farm to School (GVF2S) was started in February 2007 by a Steering Committee of committed and concerned parents and community members. Today GVF2S is a collaboration between many diverse organizations, such as parent councils of various schools in the…
Reconnecting seniors to their gardening roots one accessible garden at a time. Sage Gardeners is a non-profit philanthropic organization based out of Bozeman, MT. Their goal is to reconnect senior citizens in either retirement communities or private residences with their…
Longfellow Farm to School (F2S) Committee is a Bozeman, Montana parent based group that educates school children about local foods, nutrition and healthy habits. The Longfellow Farm to School Committee received a grant from the Community Food Co-op and was…
Montana’s FoodCorps is a team of young leaders fighting the childhood obesity epidemic by helping K-12 schools serve more locally grown food, grow school gardens, and conduct hands-on nutrition education. The 2011-2012 team is focused on Montana’s rural communities, especially…
Diverse Montana Communities Deliver Lifestyle Change Program to Prevent Diabetes Since 2008, Montana communities have been helping prevent type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease among adults at high risk through the Montana Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes Prevention Program (CVDDPP). The…