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Beaverhead Trails Coalition

The BTC is a local, grassroots coalition that formed in 2009 by community members wishing to make a difference. Their story: Beaverhead Trails Coalition is comprised of people across the community who saw the need to create more safe, fun and healthy opportunities locally. They realized this vision included creating a trail system in the […]

LIVESTRONG

Posted on August 28th, 2017 LIVESTRONG® at the YMCA This FREE twelve-week, small group program is designed specifically for cancer survivors. Their certified LIVESTRONG® trainers will help participants build muscle and strength, increase flexibility and endurance and improve overall functional ability. Their goal is to help reduce the severity of therapy side effects, prevent unwanted […]

Care Van

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana Care Van is a community partnership and outreach program that provides vaccines to Montanans, with an emphasis on underserved populations. CareVan teams up with community health officials to administer vaccines at no cost, or low cost, to patients. The program brings services to Montana’s rural and underserved […]

River City Harvest

Posted on August 14, 2017 In 2008, Deb Oleynik and Amy Grisak, a freelance writer on gardening subjects, approached Cascade county Extension Service agent Wes Crouch about starting a community garden in Great Falls to provide a gardening location for those without an ideal growing area at home. Theresa Kiss joined them shortly there after. […]

The KidsPack Program

HRDC believes nobody should go to bed hungry. The Healthy KidsPack Program strives to alleviate childhood hunger by providing nutritionally balanced, kid-friendly foods to area elementary students every Friday during the school year. Healthy KidsPack is offered and accessible to every elementary school student regardless of income. Providing this resource ensures that all kids have […]

Women 4 Wellness

Posted on July 31, 2017 SKCCPW (Salish Kootenai College Center for Prevention and Wellness) Mission The mission of the Center for Prevention & Wellness (CPW) is to provide culturally relevant programs aimed at improving the health and wellness of all community members including American Indians. They provide education and direct services with respect for the […]

Mineral County Hospital Hikers

Hiking groups exist throughout Montana and sport a variety of distinctions. The Hospital Hikers sprouted out of Mineral County Hospital’s community health awareness program as a way to encourage people to exercise.From novice to expert, the Mineral County Hospital Hikers are a group for every age. Short hikes (2-4 miles Round Trip) to long hikes (15+ […]

2017 Summer Lunch Program

The Community Cafe believes summer should be a stress-free time for parents and kids and want their Summer Meal Program to help. The Summer Meals Program is available all summer long, Monday thru Friday from 12pm-1pm! The lunch program is open to ALL kids and teens 18 and under. Free, healthy meals are available at meal sites across […]

Developmental Educational Assistance Program (DEAP)

The Developmental Educational Assistance Program (DEAP) is a not for profit organization that provides a variety of family education, support, childcare, health nutrition and residential services to families, children and adults. Services are provided in 17 eastern Montana counties. Satellite offices are located in Colstrip and Glendive. DEAP successfully administers services through contracts awarded by […]

Malta Trails

Malta Trails has been promoting healthy lifestyles and fitness in Phillips County since 2010. The Malta Trails mission statement is ‘Creating a healthy community, one trail at a time.’ In 2011, the first trail was completed with all materials, equipment, and labor donated by the community. Located in Trafton Park, the Trafton Trail connects Trafton Park […]

My Neighbor in Need

Since its beginning on March 20, 2012, My Neighbor in Need has grown from a one volunteer, Limited Liability Company to a Montana Nonprofit Corporation with 501(c)(3) approval. They have a Board of Directors and the organization has several staff members including the Executive Director. My Neighbor in Need just celebrated 5 years of helping […]

Powell County Literacy Program

The Powell County Literacy Program is located in Deer Lodge, MT. The Literacy Program believes that every person has purpose, value, and potential. The Powell County Literacy Program provides free instruction to adults and out of school youth to improve their basic skills, attain the High School Equivalency Diploma, transition to post-secondary education, and/or improve […]