Fall Newsletter

Fall 2023

Newsletter Where Compassion Meets Action

TABLE OF CONTENTS

new digs are on the way!

Executive Director • P. 2

Things are really moving and shaking here at Florence Crittenton...literally! On June 25th, we officially broke ground on renovations to our new Cooney Dr. location as part of our ongoing Project Sunshine capital endeavor.

Funders, community partners, and long-time friends and supporters were on-site as demolition began, including help from our Child Enrichment Center preschoolers! Fastforward to August and September, and the heavy equipment arrived as earth-movers of all varieties began exterior work that will result in fantastic new outdoor recreation areas for our families. With your help, we are striving to stay fully mobilized and continue our progress, as we close in on our goal of expanding and improving our family-centered services on this incredible new campus. Look inside for more details on Project Sunshine from Carrie, as well as a look at Florence Crittenton’s history through the story of our former locations around Helena.

Youth Maternity Home • P. 3

Historical Timeline • P. 4 - 5

Historical Story • P. 6

Summer Fun • P. 7

Events Recap • P. 8

Acknowledgements • P. 9-11

Phone 406.442.6950 Fax: 406.442.6571 inquiries@florencecrittenton.org

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fall 2023 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 Dietchler Collette Hanson Creeana Rygg Danielle Durkin Jamie McCullough

WHO WE ARE Florence Crittenton is a leader in family and early childhood 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 oopportunities for children 0-5.

Dear Friends, Happy Fall to our families, supporters, partners, and friends! I don’t know about you, but this summer has been filled with excitement, fun, and a LOT of change!

As we continue to emerge from the challenges of the pandemic, I could not be more proud of our staff and clients for continuing to face adversity head on and not just surviving, but thriving, through difficult times. And while we certainly are not out of the woods, and many challenges lie ahead of us, I truly believe that we have emerged stronger...but then again that shouldn’t surprise me when it comes to this resilient organization we all call home and family.

I was reminded of Florence Crittenton’s resiliency this July when we had the pleasure of bringing Ellen Baumler back for a fantastic presentation on the history of our organization (see more in the following pages). What courage, fortitude, and forethought our founders had in providing services for such vulnerable populations and continuing to adapt to the changing world around them. I not only felt incredibly proud, but it reinvigorated me to continue on our path and mission these past few years of growing out of the ashes. It helped me remember that we are not alone in this journey.

Speaking of the journey...our plates, and our hearts are full, as we move forward with many projects large and small at FC. You will read about many of these in the following pages, including re-opening our Youth Maternity Home, adding great enrichment to our services with our new Cultural Coordinator, even more community-based services, and the expansion of our early childhood center.

The most visible of all our changes is of course our new campus and Project Sunshine. The renovations feel at times like they are going at warp speed, and that I am told is a good thing! The race is on to beat the snow for paving and windows. Those two milestones will complete the new Child Enrichment Center and will launch us into the beginning of our Residential floor renovations. The key to it all is our Infrastructure phase, which is critical to the completion of all phases, and the base for our fundraising activities right now. I encourage you to learn more about our progress at www.projectsunshine.info.

As the leaves change and winter is almost upon us, I wish you a wonderful Fall and Holiday season.

With Gratitude,

Carrie Krepps, Executive Director

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youth maternity home reopens Florence Crittenton is delighted to announce that our Youth Maternity Home will be reopening in the fall of 2023. Due to staffing shortages related to Covid, we made the difficult decision to temporarily close this program. Now, thankfully, we are able to reopen and welcome women aged 12-21 and their children back to our facility and to the program that has always been so near and dear to our hearts.

This program provides a therapeutic residential setting to young women who are pregnant and/or parenting and who are healing from the experience of significant trauma, coping with mental health issues, or are dealing with substance use disorders.

Our experienced and compassionate team includes a Medical Director, highly experienced Master’s-level therapists, addiction counselors, and life-skills coaches—all who are passionate about supporting young mothers and their children.

We believe that the birth of a baby offers a unique opportunity for change and growth. Our program is tailored to meet the specific needs of young women as they embark on the journey of motherhood.

Florence Crittenton’s treatment model follows a relationship-based cognitive/behavioral approach. Our program emphasizes the importance of building connections and fostering a sense of community with other young mothers and building lasting friendships.

Our Youth Maternity Home is licensed by the State of Montana and offers: Safe and Therapeutic Environment: Our home provides a secure and welcoming atmosphere where mothers can find solace and support. 24 hour support is available from our caring staff.

Mental Health & Substance Use Support: Our experienced team of professionals specializes in assisting young mothers who face mental health struggles or substance use challenges. We offer individual, group, and family therapy and access to specialized treatment programs as necessary.

Academics & Parenting Education: We believe in equipping young mothers with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective parenting and successful living when they discharge from our program. Each mother is required to enroll in an educational program through our local school district or online. Our program includes parenting education through classes as well as 24 hour support and modelling, helping mothers gain confidence and develop strong bonds with their child.

Life Skills Training: We believe in empowering young mothers to become self-sufficient and independent. Our life skills training covers essential areas such as budgeting, career development, nutrition, and personal wellness, fostering their long-term success.

Spiritual Health: Our spiritual program aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals can explore and cultivate their personal spirituality. By embracing spirituality as a complementary aspect of their overall wellbeing, we strive to empower young moms with a sense of hope, inner strength, and resilience on their journey towards a brighter future.

Healthy Lifestyle: Taking advantage of Montana's beautiful natural surroundings, we provide ample opportunities for fresh air and outdoor activities, allowing our residents to connect with nature. We strongly believe in the therapeutic power of a healthy diet, exercise, recreation, and fun, as these aid in stress relief, bonding, and personal growth. Our program emphasizes the importance of a nutritious diet, offering balanced meals that are rich in essential nutrients for both the mothers and their babies.

Child Enrichment Center: We provide an exceptional infant child-care program and preschool that prepare the children in our program for a successful educational journey. Our dedicated teachers create engaging activities and use a curriculum based on purposeful play to ensure each child receives a solid foundation for their future.

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learning from the past, looking to the future Adaptive. Responsive. Innovative. Three fundamental principles, one 125-year history of serving the young children, parents, and families most in need in our community. As Florence Crittenton takes steps to reinforce the foundation of our ability to empower families to thrive long into the future, we are taking time to reflect upon and learn from our past. And as we do so, we are discovering just how central these principles have been throughout our history. Fittingly, as we prepare to move into what we hope will be our home for “the next 125 years”, we are finding that our transition through several physical locations around Helena since our founding offers an instructive lens for chronicling how we have continually adapted our services in response to changing needs and populations—both innovating and holding true to our foundational mission.

1814 Hauser — Kenwood Home Occupied: 1900 Capacity: 13 women, plus children Served: “Troubled”, sick, and homeless women; children and teens referred by justice system, relatives, church leaders/communities Advocated for parenting of children Due, in part, to the need to serve a growing population of young pregnant and parenting wives left at home during WWI, the over-crowding of the Kenwood location precipitated Florence Crittenton’s first move.

22 Jefferson St — Kleinschmidt Mansion Occupied: 1926 or 1927 Capacity: 50 women and 30 children Served: Widows and wives of servicemen; pregnant, homeless, orphaned, and/or abused women from Montana and surrounding states Advocated for parenting of children After WWII, a national trend saw professional social workers replace occupational staff and a shift in focus to adoption plans and the support of mother’s mental and physical health.

In 1960’s and 1970’s, changes in education and services related to unplanned and adolescent pregnancies reduced the need for large-scale residential programs, prompting FC’s next move.

830 N Warren Occupied: 1972 Capacity: 23 young women Served: Young, pregnant and parenting women and their children; maternity/birthing services no longer offered in-house Advocated for the creation of adoption plans Access to education and health care in combination with the emergence of other community services further reduced the need for FC services at this time.

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5th Avenue and Raleigh St Occupied: 1982 Capacity: 14 young women and 5 babies Served: Young, pregnant and parenting women and their children Advocated for the creation of adoption plans The 1990’s saw FC champion a move toward services that emphasized protection, rehabilitation, and advocacy for clients, abandoning the historical dictates of social mores. As such, an increase in the acuity of needs and sophistication of services resulted in another move.

901 N Harris St Occupied in 1995 (new construction) Capacity: 12 mothers, ages 12 – 35, plus children Served: Both pregnant and parenting teens, as well as young parenting women recovering from substance use disorders.

Advocated for both parenting and openadoption plans, with services expanded to offer substance-abuse and trauma-informed therapeutic plans.

3404 Cooney Dr — Project Sunshine Purchased in 2021; full occupancy planned for late 2024 Capacity: 16 women, plus children, in residential programs; 48 children in early-childhood education Will continue the legacy of providing the highest quality of care for families Recognizing that providing a truly comprehensive continuum of care extends beyond the early parenting years, FC began expanding its services to include both early childhood education and community outreach like parenting classes, in-home visitations, and coaching. The addition of some leased spaces to complement the Harris St facility eventually led to inefficiencies in program delivery, setting the stage for one final strategic move. Currently under renovation, the 30,000 sq ft Cooney property on Helena’s North Side will consolidate all FCFS programming under one roof, improving efficiency and collaboration in program delivery while also increasing capacity in programs from 50% to 100%, matching an ever-growing need with innovative, comprehensive residential, educational, and outpatient services.

The information presented in this chronicle of Florence Crittenton’s moves around Helena is enormously and exclusively indebted to the meticulous scholarship of Ellen Baumler.

She was the interpretive historian at the Montana Historical Society from 1992 until her retirement in 2018. Ellen is a 2011 recipient of the Governor’s Award for the Humanities.

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grace, compassion, dignity The cornerstones of Florence Crittenton’s service through the centuries The trip down memory lane this summer, courtesy of Ellen Baumler, has been a great inspiration and reminder to our staff, supporters, partners, and community that regardless of the circumstances, every child deserves a family and a loving, stable environment to grow and thrive—and that every parent and family deserves a chance to provide that love to their child. The challenges women and children have encountered over the last one-and-a-quarter centuries has been varied and heartbreaking. From the days of the mining boom, where prostitution was a terrible reality for many women; to the era of the World Wars when hundreds of thousands of women were left widowed with no means to start anew and often shunned from their communities; to the late-century, where changing social norms made it difficult for women to keep their child out of wedlock; to the significant and complex challenges that families face today of mental health, substance use, family violence, homelessness, and poverty—one thing has remained the same: vulnerable families have needed help and Florence Crittenton has been there to serve them.

Photograph of a Florence Crittenton client in the 1920's. Photo courtesy of Trish Mastel Stricklin, whose mother and grandmother are pictured.

Inscription on the inside of Trish Mastel Stricklin’s book What Lies in Truth, written about her family and their journey with Florence Crittenton.

Regardless of the times and the challenges they faced, these families were often met with everything from simple disregard on the street corner, to shame and ridicule, to outright violence. Compassion, dignity, respect, and healing have been at the core of who we are and how we aim to serve these families. Ellen recounts some incredible stories of young women that came to stay at the Home with nothing but the clothes on their back and a horrific story that led to their circumstances. And each of those women and girls were met with a warm bed, a meal, and a friendly face to welcome them into a home where they would be safe and cared for in their time of need. That is still true today...our doors and our arms are open for every family we serve, regardless of the path that led them here.

Over the years, families have shared stories about generations of their own family that have continued on because of their loved one’s time at Florence Crittenton. One such story is recounted in a booked authored by a former client’s granddaughter. In her book, What Lies in Truth, Trish Mastel Stricklin recounts the story of her grandmother whose “spunk and independence,” combined with the support of Florence Crittenton, allowed her to live a full and happy life as a mother of three children. And while not every story has a happy ending, Trish’s family is like so many more of the tens of thousands that have graced our halls...given a chance, these families have thrived, built productive lives, and become the fabric of our communities and the story of us.

Welcoming Mitch Carroll Florence Crittenton Family Services is delighted to announce the appointment of Mitch Carroll as our new Director of Development. Prior to joining Florence Crittenton Mitch gained seven years as a Development Officer with the Archie Bray Foundation and three years fulfilling a life dream working as an artisan baker.

Mitch is a “Western Montana Boy”—he was born in Butte of Anaconda stock, grew up in Clancy, attended high school in Boulder, graduated from college in Missoula and settled in Helena with his wife, a girl from “Way Out East” (Billings, that is). Following stints in marketing, sales, and operations, during a chance conversation at his wife’s company Christmas party one year, Mitch discovered a line of work he’d never even heard of—nonprofit development.

As it turns out, all those handwritten thank you letters his parents had forced him to write after holiday and birthday gifts had been opened had been preparing him his whole life for one of the most rewarding careers around – helping generous, committed people to contribute in a meaningful way to realizing positive change in their communities.

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summer fun!

Summertime in Montana means fun in the sun, the outdoors, and in our community!

Our Residential clients got out in the community this summer by going to the Last Chance Splash Pool, the Farmer’s Market, Gold Rush Days, Last Chance Rodeo, and a few car shows around town! As clients go on outings and adventures, they get to practice parenting in new settings and get a reprieve from the work they do during the week.

Our Transitional Living Program clients stayed busy this summer travelling in and out of state with their kids—one client took her kids on a plane for the first time!

Another client is looking forward to the school year starting, as she is attending Helena College and her son is starting kindergarten!

Our young learners had a blast indulging in fantastic water play adventures outside. Children attending the Early Pre-K and Pre-K class also enjoyed watching and hearing the construction crew that is hard at work on the renovations to our facility. It’s been a season of joy and curiosity for all!

Families receiving home-visitation support focused on improving child development, family well-being, and parent/child relationships while camping, visiting parks, and gardening. Some also joined our Parents as Teachers for monthly Group Connections activities like story times, nature walks, and picnics.

Fostering Culture and Embracing Spirituality Historically, a significant proportion of our residential clients have been of Native American descent. Making it a priority to foster traditions and spirituality, we’ve hired Amanda Lott as the Cultural Coordinator and Program Advancement Specialist. She is responsible for providing Native American home-based community services and collaborating with outside agencies to promote culturally meaningful parenting education and support. Amanda will also work to create culturally inclusive programs and policies. Already, Amanda has developed the Indigenous Mother’s Alliance which connects our Indigenous mothers with culturally based activities—intended to highlight the importance of integrating culture into Mental Health Services for Indigenous populations.

Amanda is originally from Great Falls, Montana, and is an enrolled member of the Aaniiih and Nakoda tribes of Ft. Belknap, Montana, and also has maternal ties to the Blackfeet tribe of Browning, Montana.

Amanda brings 8 years of experience providing direct care, support, and case management to children, women, and families in crisis. We are excited to offer this new facet of care for our Native American clients and look forward to seeing how this new program develops.

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a boot stompin’ good time!

Boy Howdy! Thank you, Helena — this year’s Support Our Girls at the Historic Kleffner Ranch was a real “barn burner”! In line with our Western theme, our incredible live auction artists created fantastically over-the-top decorated bras that redefined the term Wild West Hold Up. Further, our rowdy posse of attendees showed up in style, raising an unprecedented amount of support for the children, young parents, and families at Florence Crittenton before hitchin’ up their britches and line-dancing the night away to boot-stompin' rhythms of Kendrick & Mondie with calling and instruction by Cohesion Dance. Special thanks to the event’s wrangler-in-chief, Shane Larson, for another cow-tipping performance as emcee.

We can’t say it enough...we’re “much obliged” to everyone involved, including our wonderful sponsors whose generous contributions helped translate the funds raised into direct support for the individuals and families receiving transformational services at Florence Crittenton. Thank you!

auction donors LIVE AUCTION DONORS:

RAFFLE DONORS:

Archie Bray Foundation

with Daniela Abel, Joy Kelso, Stephanie Seguin, Danielle O’Malley, Rebecca Harvey & Tara Wilson

Big Sky Brokers BlueCross BlueShield of MT Christen Loendorf Photography Erica Johnston Gardenwerks Great West Engineering Intrepid Credit Union Park Avenue Bakery Savor + Graze MT Shades of Green The Hawthorn Bottle Shop & Tasting Room

Big Dipper Ice Cream Cinemark Helena and XD Copper Furrow Brewing Galaxy Roasting Grandstreet Theatre Helena Symphony Jiffy Lube On Broadway Silver Star Steak Company Vanilla Bean Bakery & Cafe Woody’s Car Wash

save the date!

You’re invited to join us yet again in celebrating the myriad possibilities for hope, growth, and transformation found at Florence Crittenton Family Services during our Kaleidoscope-themed Paint the Town PINK on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Lewis and Clark County Fairgrounds.

Enjoy gourmet table fare, dazzling décor, live music, and the dizzying excitement of live and silent auctions all in support of the truly empowering services children, young parents, and families receive through Florence Crittenton’s comprehensive programs.

Tickets go on sale Monday, December 4th, 2023.

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FOUNDATIONS & CORPORATIONS Includes monetary donations for fiscal year 2023: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023

$50,000 + Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation I.A. O'Shaughnessy Foundation MJ Murdock Charitable Trust

Boeing Helena Roy Benjamin Farm Cobb Foundation SMA Architecture + Design Costco Wholesale Corporate Headquarters Wells Wellness and Aesthetics Crowley Fleck PLLP Attorneys Windermere Real Estate D A Davidson & Co $25,000 - $49,999 Donald and Carol Roberts Foundation $100 - $499 Dick Anderson Construction in Memory of Virginia K. Weston, Inc. A-1 Rental/Party Plus Rentals & Sales OP & WE Edwards Foundation Farmers State Bank AmazonSmile Montana Mental Health Trust Great West Engineering American Online Giving Foundation Oro Y Plata Foundation handMADE Montana Anderson ZurMuehlen and Employee Benefit Resources PacificSource Foundation for Health Improvement Helena Sand & Gravel Browning, Kaleczyc, Berry & Hoven, P.C. Kaplita Family Foundation Century 21 Heritage Realty $10,000 - $24,999 Anonymous Private Foundation Ullman Lumber Co Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana Lorna Mayo Family Foundation Crafted Aesthetics & Wellness Cross Charitable Foundation MDU Resources Foundation D A Davidson & Co Dave and Wendy Morgan Foundation Molly Ward Disability Law, P.C. Dear Potato Helena Area Community Foundation Morrison - Maierle Systems Corp.

Diamond Consulting Group, Inc. Jean A. Davis Living Trust Mountain Health Coop Dinners Done Right Placer Motors Mt. Ascension Physical Therapy Domino's Pizza The Sample Foundation, Inc NorthWestern Energy Exploration Works University of Montana Otten Foundation Gardenwerks Wall Family Power Townsend Foundation Partners in Pediatrics Gym 406 Williams-Malone Foundation PayneWest Insurance Helena ATA Martial Arts Sullivan Financial Group Mannix Brothers Inc $5,000 - $9,999 Valley Bank of Helena -- Glacier Bancorp Marks Lumber First Interstate Bank The Wendt Agency McDantim, Inc. Harold & Shirlie Klinker Foundation Michael Spotorno State Farm Insurance General Distributing $500 - $999 Mote Lumber Headwaters Foundation Big Sky Insulations Inc. Nature Conservancy Helena OB/GYN Big Sky Retirement Hannah Nordhagen Montana Community Foundation Ash Grove Cement Company On Broadway Restaurant Opportunity Bank of Montana Eagle Beverage Overland Express Planned and Engineered Construction, Inc. First Interstate BancSystem Foundation Peak Physical Therapy & Sports Rehab Slate Architecture Gusto Robert Peccia & Associates United Way of Lewis & Clark Area Helena Hardwoods Silver Star Steak Co. Helena Home Team Target $1,000 - $ 4,999 Helena Orthodontics The Dive Bakery American Chemet Corporation Lehrkind's Coca Cola/Mountain Country Dist Tizer Meats Ashton Thomas Private Wealth MT Implants and Periodontics Touchmark Big Sky Acoustics LLC Park Avenue Bakery Vans Thriftway Billings Clinic Park View Dental Windbag Saloon & Grill Point S Tires PureView Health Center

$5,000 + Catholic Diocese of Helena

faith communities

$1,000 - $4,999 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 $500 - $999 Catholic Daughters of the Americas Montana State Court First Presbyterian Church - Helena

$100 - $499 Mission Valley United Methodist Women Montana Synodical Women's Organization Our Saviors Lutheran Church W.O.W. Presbyterian Women's Association Presbyterian Women--Helena St Francis Catholic Church St Paul's United Methodist Women St. Joseph Catholic Church United Methodist Women Boulder WELCA Immanuel WELCA Plentywood Lutheran Parish

civic organizations $5,000 - $9,999 Helena Elks Lodge #193 $1,000 - $4,999 Eagles 4040 The Exchange Club of Helena

$500 - $999 Caring Hands Inc. Coutts-Sweet Grass Lions Club Optimist Club of Helena

$100 - $499 Butte Mile Hi Lions Club Chapter AO PEO Helena Lions Club Great Falls York Rite Bodies

IBEW Local 233 General Federation of Women's Clubs of Montana Red Lodge Lions Club Masonic Lodge # 104 Western Star White Sulphur Springs Lions Club

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individual donors

Donations received between July 1st 2022 and June 30th 2023

$50,000+ Anonymous

Veronica Lehman Peter & Annie Lilly Annette Luckett $25,000 - $49,999 Ginger MacDonald Tim & Mary Barnard Erin & Tyler Maxwell Matt & Merideth Randles William & Valerie Meiers Erin Mills & Christine Armstrong-Mills $10,000 - $24,999 Justin & Molly Mosness Erik & Lexie Bass Jason Moyer Michael & Katie Brennan Alan & Nancy Nicholson Richard Davis David Niklas Dick & Margaret Anderson Leticia Ogeda John & Mary Grant Kristen Olsen Collette & Harry Hanson Dick & Debbie Olson Bob & Rachael Heberly Mary Ann Olszewski Donna L. Hinther Corey & Tara Palmer Freddy & Carrie Krepps Amy Pearson Matt & Jamie McCullough Chris Peccia & Didi Augustine Peccia F. Thomas Shellenberg Lawrence K. Pettit Peter Dan & Sarah Sullivan Casey & Lena Phelps Colby & Erin Thomas Jeffrey Pollack Ron & Ann Waterman Craig & Gwen Pozega Elizabeth Rae $5,000 - $9,999 Brian Robinson Anonymous Clifford & Linda Roessner Judith I. Bowen Ken & Regina Rose Sarah Burke Glenda & Michael Seipp Andy & Jeaneen Campbell Brandon & Ann Sheahan J Empson Krista & Rob Simmons Mark & Regan Meredith Luke Soper Randy Mosely & Sherri Ohs-Mosely James Spencer Don & Barb Schultz Timothy Speyer James & Mary Pat Sullivan Craig & Christy Stiles Mary Patricia Sullivan Denice Street Peter Sullivan $1,000 - $4,999 Toni Thomas Kris & Collette Anderson Pam Attardo & Bill Tonidandel John Beaver Madeline Turner Stephanie Beckert Jim & Cindy Utterback Travis & Darby Belcher Melissa & Matthew VanPernis Sue & Dean Bjerke Claire Vert Glenn & Juliann Bliss Wayne Vinje Lori Braese Dustin Voytoski Allison & Brad Brown Mark & Dawn Walters Loren & Michelle Brown Shirley Warehime Rhett Buckland Tara Wells Tom & Kathy Butler Jason & Kendel West Robert Caldwell Melinda White Rose & Brian Carlson Loraine Wodnik Jim & Joslyn Carney Amanda Wood Scott & Tana Cromwell Amy & Dustin Deitchler $500 - $999 Danielle Durkin Aidan Myhre Trevor Eickenbary Les & Christy Austin Marly Ellis Mark & Jennifer Baker Mark & Lindsay Esponda Roxanne Becerra Estate of Robert G. Weschenfelder Kris & Troy Brandt Joan French Pat & Tanya Call Tom Gannon Angie Cejka Connie Griffith Daniel Champer Maurice Hamill Joseph & Georgia Chiarella Peter & Maria Hanson Tassie & Kurt Christiaens Barbara Harris Sullivan Kyle & Kyrie Cicero Nicho & Nicole Hash John & Anne Collins Betti & Rick Hill Mark & Connie Cowett Tammie & John Hilton Anne & Robert Culpon Erin Huffman Kaleb & Cassidy Dale Deanna & Duane Johnson Amber & Jamie Dushin Jenna Joki Andrea K Eckerson Mike Joki Jo Ann Eder Jacob Kearney Jordan Evertz Ashley Kovick Ellen Feaver Daniel & Mary Ann Fiehrer

Lana Finch Jen Burckhard Peggy Flynn Dave Burningham Linda Frank Tina Buttelman Robert Fusie & Lorretta Lynde Shannon Callahan Carrie & Ryan Gardner Gary & Sherry Carlson James Greene & Martha Vogt Brittany & Casey Carnahan Barbara Hamlin David Carr & Sanna Porte Charles & Judy Hanson William Chris & Judy Carrigan James & Joan Haubein Russell & Karen Cater Patrick & Liane Heggy Shirley Chesterfield-Stanton Dana Hillyer John & Marion Christnach Keith Horne Ashley & TJ Coggins Michael Iwen Anne Coon Charles Johnson & Patricia Hunt Martin & Lindy Coonen Ken Larson Tammie Cooper Shane & Anna Larson Janice Couch Ray & Mary Beth Linder Tawnya Cox Mary & Larry McCain Michelle Crowe Dan & Cheryl McCauley Robie & Brad Culver Scott & Audrey Mendenhall Thomas Curry Joe & Sarah Mitchell Cynthia Foster Kasey & Chris Mockel Dan Sturdevant John Northey Howard & Janice Davis Robert & Patty Peretto Lloyd Davison Sharon Raemaeker Roger & Myrl DeBruycker Teresa Sampson Elizabeth Demmons Mark Savoy Caitlin Denning Mildred Sebring Thomas J Disburg Jeff & Brittney Shirley DeAnna Dodge Mikhail V Stanich Debra Dorrance Heather Stenson Ceder Dorrington-Thacker Fred & Kim Stout Erin Drynan Deborah Swingley Charles W Kuether & Susan Effertz Jeff Swingley Carrie & Bill Engle Danielle & Thomas Vincent John & Stoney Esp Ethel White Justin Evertz Allie Williams Roxanne Feddes Russ Williams Gregory & Dawn Field Mike & Tina Wong Shari Fillbach Jake & Candace Ziegler Kathie Frank Mandee Zuelke Bob & Sharon Fulton Sierra Garza $100 - $499 Tony Gehring Marilyn K Abel Laura Gibbs Deanna Albert Kate Gillette Nicki Aldrich Amber Giulio Bill Allen Elizabeth Goggins Guy Almquist James & Karen Gransbery Patti Amestoy Paul & Lynne Grant Chance Anderson Heather Greene Cheri Anderson Lorents Grosfield Sidney Armstrong Dianne & Lawrence Grove Paul Arneson Kathleen & John Gummere Angie Ashby Richard & Carmela Guza Bill Avey & Crystal Coffey Avey Dave Hajny Bree Backeberg James & Helen Hall Lisa Bailey Allen & Barbara Han Valerie Bauch Nancy & Don Hardyman John & Nina Baucus Leo & Dorothy Heath Karina Beeman Natalie Heinzeroth Shane & Teresa Berthelote Marilyn Hensley Thomas Bischoff Charles & Rose Hewitt Tom Bischoff Heidi Hoffman Jayme Blanton Helen Hoffman Tracy & Mike Blotsky Trapper Hogberg John Boettcher Raina Hollenbaugh Anne Boster Monte Holt Greta Botkin Frank & Billie Houle Glenda & Stan Bradshaw Barbara Howe & James Hunt Danny & Jamie Bragg Rosemary Howell Mike & Jeannie Brandt Sharon Hubbell & Tom Woodgerd Karli Brooks Teresa Hutton Kevin & Linda Brown Mallory Jacobson Meg Jacoby

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS CONT’D Craig Jenneskens Leonard John Marlene Johnson Sarah Johnson Erica Johnston LaNette Jones Lee & Norma Jones Esther & Jim Kalitowski Anita Kearney Ken & Sue Keefe Nickolas Keilman Sarah Kelley Ted & Norma Kelly Dorothy Kelsey Marly Kendrick Adrienne Kenison David & Jerri Kettman Brandon & Mari Kiesling Shanna & Robert Kimball Jerry & Kalli Kind Rem & Sara Kohrt John & Renee Kowalski Phil & Janel Krezowski Bonnie Kronebusch David Kunkle Terri & Robert Kunz Judith Lamb Laurie Ekanger Darby Linder Jodie Lineaweaver Kimberly Lineaweaver Bill & Miki Lloyd Kaci Lloyd Estela Londono Jim & Renee Lyman Jim MacDonald Wendy Magera Craig Martin Julia Martin Stephen Mason Denise Matz Marchita & Herschel Mays

Steve & Maggie McCartney Tim & Linda McCauley Terah McClain Susan & Ronald McCullough Mike & Vicki McGinley Erin McGowan David McKeever Sarah & Joseph McKinley John & Ingrid McLellan Lisa & Tim McMahon Paula McNutt Walt & Karen McNutt Jessica & Joseph Medina Jenet Melton Anthony Menichino Jerry & Pamela Mergenthaler Jim & Charlotte Meyer Deborah Cheda Milburn Cooper & Jessie Mitchell Monty & Maureen Montague Ken & Sherry Morrison Cole Mosby Amy Moses Courtney & Jake Mosier Seth & Lacy Mott Rick Nash Connie M Nelson Lisa & Ron Nelson Joseph Nistler Krista & Julian Nolen Bill Northey Kevin O'Leary Jadean O'Neil Iwy & Sharon Obrigewitch Bill & Sandra Olsen George S Olsen Ryan Osmundson Mary Pancich Trevor & Donya Parrish Jecca Parson Carolyn Peace

Meghan Peel Byron & Theresa Stahly Raymond Penyak Carol & David Stahly Jeremy Perlinski Debra L. Stalnaker Stacey Petersen Tiffany Stark Michael & Andrea Pipp Paula Stephenson Laron Pluhar Mike Stevenson Philip & Kathleen Porrini Dustin & Krystal Stewart Elizabeth Preston Rochelle Stewart Madalyn Quinlan Carl Stimson Daniel & Katrina Rausch JoAnn Hanson & Eric Stimson Kalli Redden Fred & Gayle Stout Brent & Mary Rehm Winnie Strainer Craig & Stefani Reinhardt Patricia Stricklin Dick & Jeanine Reiss Vona Sundberg Tom & Betsy Rispens Sterling Sundheim Amy Robbins Jeff Super Jodie Ross Jeremy & Katie Swenson Charity Rowsey Steve & Anna Thennis Nancy Rude Marie Ann Toldness Shirley Ruffner Craig & Laura Trapp Creeana Rygg Nettie Traxler Rhonda Safford Judy Strobel & M J Traynor Julie Sanders Gayle Trenary Amy & Pat Sassano Michael Uda Lisa Sather Forrest C. (Sox) Ullman Marilyn or Peter Schendel Mike Vetsch Ann McIntyre Schilling Kendra Waddell John Schipf & Annette Swan Schipf William & Jean Wallace Allan & Meghan Scott John & Katie Walsh Don Sedivy Debra & Edward Werry Donny Sedivy Kennedy West Andrew Sekora Devan Wieferich Chris Shafer Daniel & Kelsey Wiegand Christopher Shipp John Wiess Nate Shorten Darren Wilke Kenny & Linda Simonsen Betsy Williams Kevin & Kristine Skaalure Cy Williams Kimmy & Lee Skiftun Nancy Williams Amy Smiedala Tyrel & Melissa Wilson John & Luanne Smith Ray & Donna Winn Naci & Nick Spano Connie Winner Paige Yanzick Rocky & Mary Yuricic

legacy donors Jean Barrett Bill and Barbara Burton Donna & Carey Cain Peter & Mary Carparelli John & Anne Collins Pat & Patty Collins Cynthia Foster Kenneth L. Davenport

Dick and Margaret Anderson Henry Dahl Trust Marcella Hull J Empson Maureen and Edward Kiely Martin H. Oleson Jr. Barb Moy Dixie Nichols

Heather Nicholson John Northey Fred Peterson F. Thomas Shellenberg Art Story Peter Dan & Sarah Sullivan Ron and Ann Waterman

Each stage of life involves looking to the future in some fashion. As many enter their "golden years", the future they begin planning for is not always their own, but that of their family and community. Florence Crittenton's Legacy Donors are supporters who have chosen to provide for the future of our clients and our organization through a planned gift. These types of gifts range from naming Florence Crittenton as a beneficiary of their estate to establishing a life-income gift like a charitable gift annuity. To learn more, visit www.florencecrittenton.org or call our Director of Development, Mitch Carroll, at 406-413-7046.

Non-Profit Org U.S Postage PAID Helena, MT ,59601 Permit No.76

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Volunteer spotlight Sarah Horner

Volunteer Position: Recovery Home Volunteer How long have you been a volunteer for Florence Crittenton?

1 year and 9 months

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What have you learned from volunteering at FCFS? I’ve learned that every person has a unique story and perspective to share.

Why do you volunteer for our organization?

I feel that FCFS truly is “where compassion meets action.” I enjoy getting to know the moms and their children and seeing the positive changes in their lives.

What is a favorite memory you have from volunteering here?

While helping a mom prepare dinner in the recovery home, she opened up to me and shared a few of her favorite childhood memories with me. It was a really special moment.

What are some of your favorite hobbies/activities that you do in your free time?

I like to mountain bike, read, and spend time with my husband.

What would you say to someone who is considering volunteering for FCFS? I would encourage them to do so as every role has a positive impact on a family’s livelihood and future!

How would you describe Florence Crittenton in one word?

Caring