Florence Crittenton - 2020 Fall Newsletter

newsletter Where Compassion Meets Action

The antidote to addiction is....

connection

Phone: 406 442 6950 Fax: 406 442 6571 inquiries@florencecrittenton.org

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MISSION STATEMENT Florence Crittenton provides innovative, comprehensive services and nurturing programs that engage and empower children, young adults and young families to thrive and build productive lives.

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS Sarah Corbally, President Ron Waterman, Vice President Jim Carney, Treasurer Lisa Nelson, Secretary Amy Deitchler Collette Hanson Creeana Rygg Danielle Waddell Jamie Wood-McCullough

WHO WE ARE Florence Crittenton is a leader in family-centered treatment and services. We provide effective intervention and prevention services to families of young children. With the support of partners like you, Florence Crittenton offers a comprehensive array of services, including therapeutic residential care, home visiting, community parenting classes, outpatient treatment services for mental health and substance use disorders, and early education and childcare opportunities for children 0-5.

Fall Greetings!

I hope this newsletter finds you and your family safe and healthy as we continue to navigate these uncertain times. While there is so much strife in this world dividing us, I think there is one thing that we can all unite around‌connection. Humans are built on connection with other humans. It is in our DNA; I guess you could say it’s in our bones. Connection with each other can guide us through our darkest hours, through terrible trauma, and can build resiliency. It is the terrible irony of these challenging times that the one thing we need right now to get us through is the one thing that seems to be the most elusive.

I have thought a lot over the past 7 months about how the loss or lack of connection has affected the lives of the families we humbly serve. How do you get through your darkest hour when you may not have a connection to others?

How do you build meaningful and lasting connections as you rebuild your life and create a new one for your child?

In the following pages you will hear from families you have built these connections through their time with Florence Crittenton. These connections come from our staff of course, but maybe even more powerful, are the connections these families build with each other. Connection comes through sharing real experiences, and community is built by those that band together when the road is rough.

As always, I am honored to be part of an organization that provides these opportunities for healing, connection, community, and growth to families that so greatly deserve it. We are honored to be part of their story and we are so grateful that you are a part of it with us.

May this fall and the Holiday Season bring you the connections you deserve to find joy and continue your story. And may we all come together to build a strong community to last for generations.

With Gratitude,

Carrie Krepps, Executive Director Welcome To Our Newest Board Member!

We are thrilled to welcome Creeana Rygg to our Board of Directors. Cree is a Marketing Client Associate with Wells Fargo Advisors in Helena, and is a proud former client of Florence Crittenton. Creeana brings a passion for the work at Florence Crittenton and a wealth of knowledge in the area of advocacy for families and young women, with highlights including testifying with Congress.

Welcome Creeana!

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JENNIFER’S STORY I moved to Florence Crittenton’s Recovery Home in 2019 with my 2 children, Rowynn my baby daughter and Aiden my 18 month old son. Before I came to Florence Crittenton my life had been very tough. I grew up in Deer Lodge and mostly stayed with my grandma because my mother was in and out of my life, had a lot of boyfriends and drug use and my father was in jail for the first 10 years of my life.

My life was really difficult, I had 5 children and one of them was killed in a terrible accident that despite not being my fault I blamed myself for and it tore me apart. I spent some time in prison, I relinquished my rights to my children and voluntarily decided to make closed adoption plans. My daughters death was heart breaking and triggered my drug use. I didn’t want to feel those feelings. I ended up living in a trap house using meth and pregnant with my daughter. My daughter was born and thankfully tested negative for any drugs as I was clean for most of my pregnancy but I was worried because I had used heavily at the beginning.

I knew I had to find somewhere to go, I was desperate to be a sober role model for my kids. Child Protective Services wanted to take my kids away but I fought for them. Something just clicked that I had to change my life, my kids needed me and I knew the life I was leading was going to kill me. I had had guns in my face and been in some horrific situations but I wanted to change for myself and my kids sakes so badly.

By the grace of God my charges were dropped and after my Chemical Dependency evaluation I was able to move into Florence Crittenton’s new Recovery Home. I had tried a treatment program before but only lasted a week. This time was different, I was older and ready. I stayed there for 14 months and stayed clean and sober for my entire time. I met my best friend who was also in the program and we are still very close today. I attended individual and group therapy and addictions counseling and every parenting class that was available and it helped me realize the pieces of my childhood that I missed out on and how I am determined to do better for my kids. I worked really hard and the structure was helpful and very necessary… but it was not easy. The most important thing was that Florence Crittenton’s medical director helped stabilize my mental health which helped me be able to raise my kids.

I truly think he saved my life. I love that man.

I have a huge supportive team of people in my life including case managers, floor staff, therapists and people that have helped me with my children. Now that I have discharged I still come back to have therapy and case management which has been helpful as I transition to living independently. I was so touched when some of my team were able to attend my graduation of drug treatment court recently.

I know life is going to continue to be difficult at times but now I know how to handle the ups and downs in a healthy way. I have worked too hard to lose my kids and I will never risk that happening. I feel like I am on my 9th life and I need to take care of it.

I am now working in Helena and supporting my family and co parenting with my boyfriend. We attend couples therapy and continue to work on strengthening our relationship. I am determined to stay sober and have the happy family that I never had.

I am so grateful for everything Florence Crittenton has done for me and my kids. I have no doubt I would be dead in a ditch if it wasn’t for the help they gave me. I am so thankful, so grateful, so appreciative. You saved me, you saved my kids. I’m still doing great because I really want it and I really want to be a great mom to my kids. This program works, it’s hard but if you stick with it it’s 100% worth it. I feel like Florence Crittenton’s recovery home opening right at the time when I needed it was my miracle. You were there when I needed you. My glimmer of hope when I was about to lose everything. Thank you.

Note: Jennifer gave her permission to use hers and her children’s name and photo and proudly shares her story.

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YOUR SUPPORT do i have a problem?

The current Covid 19 situation has triggered stress and anxiety in many of us and with that the need to rely more on our coping mechanisms. Some are wondering if they are going to need weight watchers, AA, or both at the end of this pandemic! Joking aside, what are the indicators that you may have a problem that needs addressing? The Diagnostic Criteria for Substance Use Disorder (SUD) uses the following questions to assess reliance or use of a particular substance: 1. Is the substance being taken in larger amounts and/or over a longer period of time than intended?

2. Have there been attempts or unsuccessful efforts made to cut down or control substance use?

3. Is there a significant amount of time spent in activities to obtain the substance, use the substance, and/or recovering from the effects of the substance?

4. Are you craving or having a strong desire to use substances?

5. Are you continuing to use substances resulting in a failure to fulfill major roles/expectations in school, work, or at home?

6. Are you continuing substance use despite persistent or reoccurring social and/or personal problems?

7. Have important activities been given up or reduced because of substance use?

8. Are you using substances even when it is physically hazardous?

9. Is your substance use is continued despite having physical or psychological issues as a result of substance use?

10. Do you experience either increased or decreased tolerance for substance use?

11. Have you experienced either withdrawal symptoms and/or continue to use substances to avoid withdrawal symptoms?

If you answered yes to 2-3 questions you may be experiencing mild SUD, 4-5 is moderate and 6+ can equate to a severe disorder.

It is important to keep in mind that substance use disorder is a disease that affects a person’s brain and behavior, and leads to an inability to control the use of a drug or medication. When you’re addicted, you may continue using the drug despite the harm it causes.

If you are struggling with a potential addiction, it’s important that you seek help. Licensed Addictions Counselors are trained to recognize and help people manage these challenges. They can offer individual, group and family therapy that addresses the complexities of a substance use disorder. There are daily AA meetings in most towns and parenting classes like Nurturing Parenting that are specifically designed for parents struggling with substance use.

Regardless of the reasons for your concerns or the circumstances that may have led to any type of potential substance abuse, the bravest thing you can do is to ask for help. Many people struggling with addictions feel guilt, loneliness and hopelessness. You are not alone, so make that first step today towards the start of your journey to recovery.

This information is not meant to be used as a diagnostic tool. If you are concerned about a potential substance use disorder please seek professional assistance for diagnosis and treatment.

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AT WORK what a difference a year makes!

The Recovery Home at Florence Crittenton is a place where women aged 18 – 30 and their children can find respite, support and addiction treatment in safe and caring place. We strongly believe that, where possible, children should accompany parents while receiving treatment and that a strong emphasis on trauma informed care is key to healing and recovery.

Now in its second year, we have seen how effective this model of recovery can be for families. We’ve been able to demonstrate how important human connection is as women rebuild their lives, particularly as they transition back into the community and continue to receive support not just from our staff but from their peers with whom they often build close friendships. In addition, we have documented that the length of a woman’s stay at the recovery home has a direct correlation to how successful she is with her recovery journey. The longer the stay, the better the outcomes. This is because recovery relies on relationships, and relationships take time to develop.

We are proud to be able to say that of the women living in the Recovery Home in 2020, 100% of them have left having successfully completing their recovery plan and goals. Additionally, while 100% of them came to Florence Crittenton without custody of their child(ren), 100% had regained custody at discharged.

In addition, 100% of Recovery Home clients moved successfully into an independent living situation. This is a testament to the connection a mother has to her child, and how children are a powerful motivator for change.

The human connections between a mother and child, between the residents themselves, and between the staff and residents are powerful. We as humans are so reliant on connection, and at Florence Crittenton we work hard to build connections, knowing they play a critical role in our clients achieving their goals.

Each day we see living proof that every individual is one caring adult away from being a success. Florence Crittenton provides an army of caring adults for the families in our care, helping them heal, learn and have the courage they need to tackle their recovery journey.

Thank you for your connection to this work – it truly does not happen without people like you.

COMMUNITY BASED SERVICES Florence Crittenton not only provides residential care to families struggling with substance use disorder. We provide community services to families of all ages and dynamics including outpatient mental health, individual and group addictions counseling, parenting classes for and home visitation.

For the youngest members of our community we provide high quality early childhood programs. For more information visit www.florencecrittenton.org.

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YOUR COMPASSION IN ACTION Meet Heather Greene

Donor Spotlight Thank you to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana for being an important partner with Florence Crittenten Home! BCBS of Montana has been investing in the lives of our clients for more than seven years, and provided needed support to ensure we’re giving our clients the best possible start on their families. We are so grateful for their consistent and generous support!

Florence Crittenton welcomes Heather Greene as its new Development Director. Heather was born and raised in Missoula, and ventured over the hill to Helena in 2006. She brings more than 25 years of nonprofit experience, 11 of those in Development and fundraising work, to Florence Crittenton. She has gained a thorough understanding of all aspects of fundraising and enjoys putting her talents to work, engaging donors.

Heather is proud to be a part of an organization that brings hope and healing to young families and helps set them up for a bright future.

Prior to joining Florence Crittenton in 2020, Heather served as the Development Director for Montana Wilderness Association and Prickly Pear Land Trust. In addition, she chaired the board of Heart of the Rockies Initiative, as well as Preschool, Inc. She served as Co-Chair of the Helena Development Directors Roundtable, served on the board of the Helena Public Montessori Parents, and has presented on Development in several venues. In her free time, Heather enjoys exploring our special Montana with her three kids, hiking, floating, and camping. Florence Crittenton is thrilled to have Heather on the team, and looks forward to building on what is already a robust and effective development program.

Paint the town

pink

Thanks to community members and donors like you, Paint the Town PINK has become one of Helena’s premiere events. Not only is it a beautiful evening of fine dining and an exciting auction, it is a critical fundraiser that directly supports the programs that benefit the young families and children we serve.

After careful consideration of the ongoing pandemic our communities continue to face, we’ve made the difficult decision not to host PINK this upcoming year. We do not feel we’ll be able to safely host an in person event, and we are mindful that requesting donated auction items from our local businesses may be insensitive right now. But fear not! PINK will be back and better than ever once we can safely host you as our guest on February 12, 2022. Instead of inviting you to a live in person event this year, we invite you to invest in the lives of the families we serve and make a donation, knowing you’ll be helping these families recover, restore and rebuild thriving and productive lives, and you will ensure that we can continue amazing events like PINK into the future. Visit florencecrittenton.org to donate today. If you have any questions or would like to discuss other ways you or your business can be involved with Florence Crittenton over the next year, please contact our Development Office at 406-442-6950 x204, or heatherg@florencecrittenton.org Thank you in advance, and we look forward to seeing you in 2022 for the best PINK ever!

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BE PART OF THE CHANGE YOU can be part of the incredible changes that happen every day at Florence Crittenton. No matter how you give back to your community, we encourage everyone to make philanthropy your own. Florence Crittenton is for everyone, let’s move forward together!

GIFT CARDS NEEDED FOR FCH FAMILIES! The young families at Florence Crittenton need gift cards, Target, Walmart, Amazon or Visa cards are a great way for you to help during the holiday season and all year long. This is also a great way to give while still maintaining social distancing. Gift cards help families purchase clothing, personal and household items they need.

BECOME A BELIEVER Florence Crittenton’s Believer’s Circle is a way for individuals to make a monthly or quarterly commitment to change the lives of the young families participating in our residential and community based programs. Your monthly contributions will provide a steady and reliable source of funding to help sustain the programs vital to Florence Crittenton’s success yearround. For more information or to sign up contact Marchita Mays at marchitam@florencecrittenton. org or call 406-442-6950 x204 or scan the QR Code.

HOST A GIVING TREE Would your office, church or civic group be interested in hosting a giving tree to collect donations, gift cards, and other items for the young families in your community? Giving trees are a great way to involve employees, customers or church members in the season of giving. Giving trees help us to make the holidays bright for the young families participating in our programs.

If you would like more ideas or assistance to include FCH in your workplace giving, please contact Marchita Mays at marchitam@ florencecrittenton.org or 406-442-6950 x204.

PLANNED GIVING: CHANGING THE FUTURE One of the easiest ways to ensure families can receive the care they need for generations is to make a gift to Florence Crittenton in your will. Making a designation in your will can be very simple and can complement your plans to care for your heirs. These gifts can be directed however you wish, from endowment gifts, to everyday operational funds.

Please visit www. florencecrittenton.org for sample language, tax ID’s and to learn about other planned gift opportunities, such as deferred gifts, that can benefit you and your family now, and support life-changing programs for young families in the future.

If you would like to discuss your options with us, feel free to call or stop by our Development Office to visit with our staff. Or contact Heather Greene heatherg@ florencecrittenton.org or call 406-442.6950 x255 Note: To qualify for the Montana Endowment Tax Credit, gifts must be made to the FCHS Foundation or Montana Community Foundation.

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OUR DONORS

All financial gift made in FY2019 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020) We sincerely apologize if we missed you in this recognition and do hope you will let us know. Due to limited space, we must limit gifts to $100 cumulative and above for the year.

CORPORATIONS AND FOUNDATIONS

$25,000 and above Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation Gilhousen Family Foundation OP & WE Edwards Foundation Oro Y Plata Foundation

$10,000- $24,999

Gianforte Family Charitable Trust Headwaters Foundation Health Care Services Corporation Williams-Malone Foundation Wipfli LLP

$5,000 - $9,999

ABC FOX Montana Anderson Zurmuehlen Technology Services Barry Damschen Consulting, LLC California Community Foundation First Interstate Bank

$1,000 - $4,999

Allegra Marketing / Print / Mail Anderson ZurMuehlen The Boeing Company Edward P. Maronick Charitable Foundation Cobb Foundation Crafted Aesthetics & Wellness Crowley Fleck PLLP Attorneys D A Davidson & Co Dick Anderson Construction Donald and Carol Roberts Foundation Harold & Shirlie Klinker Foundation Great West Engineering Helena Area Community Foundation Intrepid Credit Union Leavitt Group Marks Lumber McDantim, Inc. Molly Ward Disability Law, P.C. Montana City Towing Montana Community Foundation Montana Health Co Op Opportunity Bank of Montana Otten Foundation Partners in Pediatrics PayneWest Insurance

Planned and Engineered Construction, Inc. Pershing LLC Shodair Hospital Valley Bank of Helena -- Glacier Bancorp RBC Wealth Management Wells Fargo Advisors Williams Companies Foundation, Inc

$500 - $999

Ash Grove Cement Company Eagle Beverage First Community Bank American Endowment Foundation Frontier West LLC Gusto Distributing Helena OB/GYN Associates, PC Helena Orthodontics Lehrkind’s Coca Cola Montana Eyecare Nicholson Inc Park View Dental Roy Benjamin Farm Slate Architecture Wall Family Power Townsend Foundation

$100 - $499

Big Sky Acoustics LLC Child Care Connections Ullman Lumber Co Eagle Glass - Dan Sturdevant Helena Recycling, LLC Ingram-Clevenger Inc L.W. Davis, Inc. Mannix Brothers Inc Montana Hospital Association Mote Lumber Nickels Gaming Parlour-Pastimes LLC Overland Express Renaissance Charitable Foundation Robert Raemaeker Insurance Services Sound Health Imaging Spranget Sound Valley Excavating, Sand and Gravel Windermere Real Estate

CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS AND FAITH COMMUNITIES $1,000 and above

Cathedral of St Helena Parish Life Covenant Church Our Lady of the Valley Parish St Johns Lutheran Church St Luke’s Lutheran Church St Peter’s Cathedral The Exchange Club of Helena Zonta Club of Glendive

$500 - $999

Broadwater County Lions Club Daughters of Isabella, St. Theresas Circle #542

First Presbyterian Church - Helena Helena Gold Rush Lions Helena Scottish Rite A F Moms Club of Helena Surrounding Area Presbyterian Women’s Association Set Free Christian Fellowship The Catholic Daughters of the Americas

$100 - $499

Great Falls York Rite Bodies Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians Libby Council of Catholic Women Mission Valley United Methodist Women Mount Helena Community Church

Our Saviors Lutheran Church W.O.W. Ronan’s Woman’s Club St Margaret Parish - CCW St Mary Catholic Community St Paul’s United Methodist Women St. Francis- Valier PCCW United Methodist Women Boulder WELCA Immanuel WELCA Plentywood Lutheran Parish White Sulphur Springs Lions Club

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS $5,000 and above Judith I. Bowen Dick and Margaret Anderson Bob & Rachael Heberly J Empson Brandon and Mari Kiesling Beverly Morgan Matt & Merideth Randles Brent and Mary Rehm F. Thomas Shellenberg Tim and Mary Barnard Cuyler and Tracie Tonkovich United Way of Lewis & Clark Area Ron and Ann Waterman Mike and Erin Weininger $1,000 - $4,999 Mandy Allen Bob Andersen Marci Andersen Timothy & Tricia Bartz Robert & Kathy Bean Travis and Darby Belcher Sue & Dean Bjerke Diane Boyett Michael & Katie Brennan Angela and Owen Brown Bob Caldwell Rose Carlson Jim & Joslyn Carney Donna and Robert Church Abbie and Kevin Colussi Tiffany and Jaden Erwin Jeannie Etchart Peggy Flynn Joan French Tom Gannon Dustin Gibbs Collette & Harry Hanson Matthew and Miranda Harden Amy and Dan Harrington Douglas & Terre Hogan Barbara Howe and James Hunt Debbie and Rob Hunsaker Deanna and Duane Johnson Mike Joki Freddy and Carrie Krepps Marti & Nick Kuntz Peter and Annie Lilly Bill and Miki Lloyd Walter and Linda Loendorf

Annette Luckett Ginger MacDonald Luke & Lindsey Maierle Erin and Tyler Maxwell Nate and Lisa McCarthy Matt & Jamie McCullough Andrea and Dave McKeever Bill and Ronda McMillan Mark & Regan Meredith Erin Mills and Christine Armstrong-Mills Cooper & Jessie Mitchell Joelyn & John Morgan Randy Mosely and Sherri Ohs-Mosely Courtney and Jake Mosier John Northey Scott Partridge Chris Peccia and Didi Augustine Peccia Kate & Mark Peterson Charity Rowsey Don and Barb Schultz Mildred Sebring Krista and Rob Simons Lisa and David Sommers Kyle and Jonette Spencer Denice Street Michael Stroop Alan Tubbs Jim & Cindy Utterback Danielle Waddell Mark and Dawn Walters Jason and Kendel West Mary Yim

Lana Finch Christine and Duane Fredrick Megan Gittings Rebecca and Brian Goodman Connie Griffith Michael Haener Lori Keck Dorothy Kelsey Janet Lauf Dave and Maura Lechner Sarah Ludtke-Heagle Anonymous Dan & Cheryl McCauley Susan and Ronald McCullough William and Valerie Meiers Cyndee A. Moe Dick & Debbie Olson Corey and Tara Palmer Robert and Patty Peretto Stacey Petersen Craig and Gwen Pozega Daniel & Katrina Rausch Rhonda and Steve Schlosser Glenda and Mike Seipp Jeff & Brittney Shirley Melanie Stecher Tait and Kayla Strom Dean and Barbara Swank Mojdeh Talebian Melissa VanPernis Wayne & Mary Lou Vinje Russ Williams

$100 - $499 Craig and Kathy Aasved $500 - $999 Marika and Gustav Adamek Alissa and Hasani Abentroth Bill Allen Gerald Allen Andrea Ambrose Chris Ardary Lesli Amundson Les and Christy Austin Kris and Collette Anderson Stephanie and Drew Beckert Bob & Barbara Andreozzi Leslie and Deb Belford Anonymous Craig Bomgaars Don and Nancy Apple Mary Boyle and Dave Amman Angie Ashby Allison and Brad Brown Mark & Jennifer Baker Rhett Buckland Terri and Eric Barclay Bill and Barbara Burton Callie & Chris Batson Mary Cameron Valerie Bauch Joseph & Georgia Chiarella Sarah Bauer Sarah F Corbally Trevor and Sally Beitman Steven and Kristen Costle Byron and Carol Beley Cambryn and Bart Coulter Joey Berndt Hannah and Derek Dellwo Big Sky Insulations Inc.

Jocelyn Block John & Mary Boettcher Clancie Bordoli-Thennis Kathy Bowman Danny and Jamie Bragg Janet Bramblett Kris and Troy Brandt Mike & Jeannie Brandt Kevin and Linda Brown Brad and Ashley Bryson Dave Burningham Adrienna Hines & Mark Burzynski Maureen and Chris Byrd Tim & Dorothy Cail Pat and Tanya Call Andy and Jeaneen Campbell Gary & Sherry Carlson Eileen Carney David Carr & Sanna Porte Adam & Eleanor Carroll Sandra Carroll Andrew and Kim Carson Molly Casey Ingrid Childress John & Marion Christnach Kerry Cicero Kyle & Kyrie Cicero Ashley & TJ Coggins Fred Collins Martin and Lindy Coonen Tammie Cooper Mark & Connie Cowett Eddie and Mary Crowley Ann and Robert Culpon Lloyd Davison Hunter Day Amy Deitchler Patricia Dell Tammy Dellwo Barbara Downs Eric Durkin Amber and Jamie Dushin Barbara Dyer

FLORENCE CRITTENTON’S LEGACY SOCIETY Legacy Society donors have made a commitment to Florence Crittenton’s ability to care for future generations by making a gift to our endownment.

THANK YOU! Dick & Margaret Anderson Jean Barrett Bill & Barb Burton Donna & Carey Cain Peter & Mary Carparelli John & Anne Collins Henry Dahl Kenneth L. Davenport J. Empson Cynthia Foster Marcella Hull Maureen & Edward Kiely Barb Moy Dixie Nichols Heather Nicholson John Northey Martin H. Oleson, Jr. Fred Peterson F. Thomas Shellenberg Art Story Ron Waterman

Will and Toni Ebert

For more information on making a Legacy gift contact the Development office at 442.6950 x204.

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS (CONT.) Charles W Kuether & Susan Effertz Natalie and Craig Erickson Samantha Erpenbach Dean and Tina Essenbeggers Daniel & Mary Ann Fiehrer Ian and Chanel Fisher Linda Frank John Fredlund Robert Fusie & Lorretta Lynde

Bev Gibson Salvatore and Meghan Giovenco Rory and Katie Glueckert Elizabeth Goggins Wilbert Graf James & Karen Gransbery Larry and Sharon Greyn Lorents Grosfield Jack Grover Kathleen and John Gummere Ronald & Norma Guttenberg Richard & Carmela Guza Sarabeth Haddad James & Helen Hall Ashley Hamlin (Endy) Barbara & Jerry Hamlin Allen & Barbara Han Levi and Katie Hand Herman Handstede Barbara Harris Shea Hawkins Leo & Dorothy Heath Amanda Hedgecock Marilyn Hensley Shawn Higley Betti & Rick Hill Dana Hillyer Tammie and John Hilton Randy and Jessica Hoag Chris Hoang Helen Hoffman Molly Holahan Larry & Eileen Holman Andrea Holmes Sharon Hubbell and Tom Woodgerd Cynthia & Mike Huempfner Erin Huffman Isabelle Hunt Ashley Hurt Teresa Hutton Dan Jacques Adam and Jamie Jespersen

Leonard John Arthur and Patty Johnson Charles Johnson and Patricia Hunt Pete and Mechille Johnson Lee & Norma Jones Sheridan and Tara Jones Martha J. Karnopp Ken & Sue Keefe Nick and Patty Keilman Ted & Norma Kelly Shanna & Robert Kimball Andrew Kimmel David and Emmi Kleppelid Rem & Sara Kohrt Carol and Bob Kolar Nathan Korb Phil & Janel Krezowski Bonnie Kronebusch Terri & Robert Kunz John and Susan Lagerquist Lisa and Cody Langbehn Shane and Anna Larson Carmen and John Levick Bret & Lisa Lian Rob and Vicki Long Kevin and Steff Lundstrom Paul Mabie Bennett and Lindsey MacIntyre Melissa Magnuson Doug Mann Patty Marcil John W Martin Denise Matz Marchita Mays Matt Maze Dan & Melissa Mazurek Kevin & Annie McCutcheon Ron and Kathy McFarland Sarah & Joseph McKinley John and Ingrid McLellan Anthony Menichino Jerry and Pamela Mergenthaler Jim & Jane Merickel Keith and Kathryn Meyer Deborah Cheda Milburn Ruth Moen William & Devonna Morgan Ken and Sherry Morrison Amy Moses Seth and Lacy Mott Helen Mueller

Matthew Needham Lisa and Ron Nelson Stephanie L Nelson Joseph Nistler Krista and Julian Nolen Tara Nordhagen Diana Norton Jim and Nancy Nys Allison O’Connell Dan & Cindi O’Leary Chad and Christy O’Shea Iwy & Sharon Obrigewitch Bill and Sandra Olsen Christian Ostermiller Tom and Lexie Pankratz Amy Pearson Mary Jane Pearson Kelsey and Jason Peaslee Laron Pluhar Philip & Kathleen Porrini Elizabeth & Jay Preston Rick Pyfer Marc and Theresa Racicot Daylinda Radley Randal Rake and Sarah Fenton Joseph Ramirez Mariah Ramirez Howard and Kristin Reed Craig and Stefani Reinhardt Claire T Rich Tom & Betsy Rispens Joe & J. Anne Roberts Emily Roehm Joanne Romasko Ron Rosenthal Beryl and Maxine Rucker Lisa Ruffier Bill and Mary Joanne Salina Richard and Debora Sargent Amy and Pat Sassano Marilyn or Peter Schendel Jerry & Carol Schillinger Dale and Judy Schwanke Allan and Meghan Scott Brandon & Ann Sheahan Cher Shermer Kenny and Linda Simonsen Kevin and Kristine Skaalure DJ (Paul) and Michelle Smetana Amy Smiedala David and Coleen Smith

John & Luanne Smith Rena Smith Laura Snellman Eli & Jeanne Spannagel Naci and Nick Spano Timothy Speyer Aimee Spivak Mik and Rachel Stanich JoAnn Hanson & Eric Stimson Fred and Kim Stout Patricia Stricklin Peter Sullivan Vona Sundberg Sterling Sundheim Tim and Lauren Tholt Lauren Thornton Nettie Traxler Dora Trenbeath Robin & Barbara Trenbeath Elaine Tucker Forrest C. (Sox) Ullman Jolene VanValkenburgh Bradley, Valerie & Natalie Veis Laura & Merlin Voegele Ashley Walker Nina and Lyle Walstad Hailey Walters Shirley Warehime Thomas & Terri Watson Darcy and Mark Weidman Krista and Clint Weis Debra & Edward Werry Eudine West Ron & Kim Wiens Skyler and Laci Willard Jolene Wise Jennings Tommy Wittman Mike and Tina Wong Heather and Marty Zaluski Zack and Karen Zawacki Jake and Candace Ziegler Carolyn Zimmer Elizabeth Zimmerman

HONOR DONATIONS

Names in bold are those being honored. Gifts made in FY2019 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020) Barbara Burton Carol Bibler Jim & Joslyn Carney Sarah F Corbally Fidelity Charitable Betti & Rick Hill Freddy and Carrie Krepps Matt & Jamie McCullough Erin Mills and Christine Armstrong-Mills Judy & John Murphy

Jim and Nancy Nys Matt & Merideth Randles Peter Sullivan Jim & Cindy Utterback Danielle Waddell Ron and Ann Waterman

Amy Eggan & Kalena Bruno Valley Bank of Helena -Glacier Bancorp

Caitlin, Alaine, and Bailee Field Gregory & Dawn Field

Jo Lee Hawkins Cheyenne Bartelt

Naomi Miles Myrna Stone

Hazel Foreman Sonja and William Barber

Donna Love Aimee Spivak

Joyce Remillard Debra Remillard

Miss Ruth Mercedes Guerrero Stephen Canges

Laura Marks Marks Lumber

Amy Smiedala Mary Lou Riddell Hadley

Mary Lou Hadley Amy Smiedala

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MEMORY DONATIONS

Names in bold are those being remembered. Gifts made in FY2020 (July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020)

Sue Avey Bill Avey & Crystal Coffey Avey Patricia M. Bauernfeind Sarah Bauer Esther & LaVerna Beaulieu Marilyn Hensley

Kathleen Laumeyer Robert Laumeyer Jacquie Lehner John & Mary Boettcher Louise Lorenzen Helen Mueller Norine Lucas Kathrine Leith

Melvin Butts Russ Williams

Frank Martello Carol Deegan

Glenda Davidson Bruce Davidson

Priscilla Martin John W Martin

Lowell F Duffner Diane Boyett

Beverly Jean McMurray Russ Williams

Mabel L. Ernster Louis and Peggy Pulver Steven Hadley Amy Smiedala Arch M. Hewitt Jr. Gail Hewitt Donald Huempfner Gregory & Dawn Field Barbara John Leonard John Evelyn Johnson Arthur and Patty Johnson Clara Kimbriel Richard and Brenda Heitstuman Florence T Larson Ken Larson

Dorene Menichino Anthony Menichino John and Rosalie Morrison Helen Hoffman Blanche Murray Virginia M Piatt

Zachary Spannagel Eli & Jeanne Spannagel Joyce Street Kenny and Linda Simonsen Bob Thennis Sr Millicent & Bill Solich Matthew T Vickers Ken & Sue Keefe Joseph Wall Elaine Tucker Adrienne Gage Welling Claire T Rich Patty Williams Russ Williams Bobbie Yuricic Rocky & Mary Yuricic Jessie Zeier Dodie & Frank Zweifel

Elenor L. Pulver Louis and Peggy Pulver Dan and David Ricci Margaret Ricci Bryn Roberts Roger Stone Paul Schillinger Jerry & Carol Schillinger Chadwick H. Smith Rena Smith

A donation is a great way to honor or memorialize a special person in your life, around the holidays or any time of year. To make a donation in honor or memory simply visit our website at www.florencecrittenton.org and click DONATE.

BELIEVER’S CIRCLE MEMBERS

Believer’s Circle members make a gift to Florence Crittenton every month or quarter.

Thank you for BELIEVING!

Deanna Albert Jim & Joslyn Carney Joseph & Georgia Chiarella Ashley & TJ Coggins Bruce Davidson Susan Fergerson Wong & Kai Wong Peggy Flynn J. Robert Frazer Joseph Gage Ronald & Norma Guttenberg Charles & Judy Hanson Collette & Harry Hanson Betti & Rick Hill Joyce Keeler Ashley Kovick Annette Luckett Mary & Larry McCain Tim & Linda McCauley McDantim, Inc. Paula McNutt Duane & Sherry Mitchell Joelyn & John Morgan Our Lady of the Valley Parish John Schipf & Annette Swan Schipf Beverly & James Schneider Don & Barb Schultz Mildred Sebring F. Thomas Shellenberg Jeff & Brittney Shirley Amy Smiedala St Peter’s Cathedral Carol & David Stahly Craig & Christy Stiles Eric & Sarah Urban Ethel White Loraine Wodnik To join our believers circle visit florencecrittenton.org

Non-Profit Org. U.S. Postage

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Helena, MT 59601 Permit No. 76

901 N. Harris Helena, MT 59601

District 37 Approved

SCAN TO DONATE

Support Our Girls A Smashing Success!

Our 10th annual Support Our Girls was a huge success!

Sponsored by Edge Marketing & Design and Crafted Aesthetics & Wellness, this hilarious evening this year had a quirky little twist due to Covid and was a fun Girls Night In. Guests enjoyed delicious appetizers, drinks, fun table decorations in the comfort of their homes and tuned in for an online auction of fabulously decorated bras. We raised a record breaking $24,000 and could not be more grateful to all our generous donors, sponsors, bratists and business supporters.

Thank you!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!