THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL — Perhaps the region’s most prominent nonprofit, the Human Resources Development Council, or HRDC, works across a range of issues, including housing, transportation, food and financial assistance in both Bozeman and Livingston.
HRDC runs the Gallatin Valley Food Bank, Headwaters Area Food Bank and Big Sky Community Food bank, as well as Fork & Spoon, a pay-what-you-can restaurant in Bozeman, along with other nutrition programs. The nonprofit also runs Warming Centers - seasonal shelters for those experiencing homeleness - in Bozeman and Livingston, and is the go-to resource for those struggling with housing insecurity. HRDC also works to preserve existing affordable housing and works with community partners on other housing issues. If that wasn’t enough, HRDC also runs the Streamline bus system, which is free of charge and serves the greater Bozeman area. HRDC also operates Galavan, which is for senior and disabled residents. More information on HRDC and how you can support them can be found at thehrdc.org. Bozeman: (406) 587-4486 Livingston: (406) 333-2537
HAVEN
Haven works to support survivors of domestic violence and to educate the community on the topic to prevent future violence. Haven helps survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and stalking with a 24-hour support line, an emergency shelter, individual and group counselling and legal advocacy. Find more information on Haven’s website: havenmt.org 24-hour support line: (406) 586-4111 Office line: (406) 586-7689
EAGLEMOUNT
Eaglemount serves people with disabilities of all ages and helps support people with cancer through a variety of activities including horseback riding, skiing, swimming, gardening, cycling or climbing. Eaglemount is celebrating its 40th year in 2020. It started small back in 1982 with a ski program for those with disabilities. Now, Eaglemount comprises a 19-acre campus in south Bozeman which serves about 2,000 people a year. Eaglemount is funded entirely through private dollars and with an army of volunteers. Find out more at eaglemount.org or at 406-586-1781.
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GREATER GALLATIN UNITED WAY
The Greater Gallatin United Way serves Gallatin, Madison, Meagher and Park counties and collaborates with other organizations on solutions focusing on four challenge areas: behavioral health and well-being, meeting basic needs, child and youth success and senior stability. The United Way launched the Resilience Project to advocate for a shift towards a “collective mindset of behavioral health and mental well being. The project holds workshops and shares resources about mental wellbeing. Find out more about the United Way at www. greatergallatinunitedway.org or 406.587.2194.
THE HELP CENTER
An essential community service, The Help Center provides crisis counseling, advocacy, information, outreach, support, and services through a 211 line, a sexual assault counseling center, a family resource center, child advocacy center and thrift store. The 211 line and crisis line provide support to anyone who is in crisis, suicidal, needs resource referrals, concerned about a loved one, or just needs someone to talk to. More information on the 211 line and the Help Center’s other work can be found at bozemanhelpcenter.org. 24-hour crisis line: 406-586-3333
THRIVE
Founded in 1986, Thrive serves about 7,000 per year through several programs, including mentoring, education and support for kids and parents. Thrive runs the Child Advancement Project which matches volunteers with K-12 students in Bozeman and Big Sky to provide academic, enrichment and social support. It also runs the “Parent Place,” which provides programing, information, support and resources to parents, and the Partnership Project, which is a home-visit program for families with children ages 0-5. The Parent Liaison program works to encourage a strong link between the classroom and home, and Girls for a Change works to empower girls in leadership and self-sufficiency. Find out more about Thrive at allthrive.org.
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BIG SKY COUNTRY
For almost five decades, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Big Sky Country has worked to create one-to-one mentoring relationships “that ignite the power and promise of youth.” The organization matches volunteers with children ages 5 to 18 to foster meaningful mentor relationships. The organization has locations in Bozeman, Big Sky,
