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New year, new campaign United Way of Butte and Anaconda ready for 2011 The staff, board of directors, campaign coordinators and volunteers of the United Way of Butte and Anaconda are gearing up for another campaign year. The mission of the United Way is to unite our communities in assessing and addressing our most vital human needs, and to strengthen our collective ability to care for one another. Our vision is to be a leader and catalyst for community change. The United Way of Butte and Anaconda 2012 campaign is our time to concentrate on raising funds which are then allocated to local nonprofit agencies in our communities. The United Way continues its three-pronged attack to help our community through education, income and health. Together with our agency partners, we strive to lower the drop-out rate by half by the year 2018. Some of the projects we embrace are: City-wide Book Drive, The Day of the Child, The Salvation Army Dress A Child/Backpack program, and Born Learning Trails.
UNITED WAY volunteers from Anderson ZurMuehlen, above, paint the back porch stairs of the Butte Rescue Mission on East 2nd Street during the annual Day of Caring community enrichment project in August. WALTER HINICK PHOTO / THE MONTANA STANDARD
AT LEFT, VOLUNTEERS gather in Anaconda in August, where they provided service to Discovery House, Head Start and the Family Resource Center, and the Kiwanis planted a BornLearning Trail at Dwyer Elementary school.
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United Way of Butte and Anaconda agency partners 2011 Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Butte Community Coordinated Child Care (Butte 4-C’s) Butte Education Foundation Butte YMCA Region IV Family Outreach, Inc. Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming, Inc. Butte Kiwanis Children’s Sunshine Camp Anaconda Family Resource Center Anaconda Community Youth Center LVA Butte Literacy Program Mountain View Social Development Center Salvation Army Back to School Program People First of Anaconda
Butte Rescue Mission CCCS, Inc. – Discovery House Anaconda Project Care Safe Space Suited for Success Salvation Army Emergency Family Services Advocacy Program of Southwestern Montana Disabled American Veteran’s of America Public Housing Authority Senior Program Paul Clark Home/McDonald’s Family Place Safe Space Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Program
THE UNITED WAY FLOAT for the Butte Fourth of July parade is pictured at left. The organization has a parade entry every year, constructed by volunteers. This year’s theme was a tribute to First Responders and 9/11. Our float was a replica of the Twin Towers, and riding on the float were local first responders and volunteers. ABOVE IS A GROUP of volunteers gathered in Anaconda for the annual Day of Caring.
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Dumpster Days Dumpster Days has become a city-wide mission to keep recyclables out of our landfills. To date, the effort has collected 315, 403 pounds of recyclables that didn’t make it to the landfill. That equals 157 baby elephants. All of the recyclables are collected and taken to our partner A & S Metals, who without their participation this project would not be possible. Our next dumpster Days event is Oct. 15, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Collection locations are WalMart, Butte Plaza Mall, and the Montana Standard. We are always looking for volunteers who would like to give of their time and talents and join us for this worthwhile event, all you need to do is contact the United Way office at 782-1255. VOLUNTEERS, right and below, help people load recyclables into dumpsters during Dumpster Days.
Toilet paper drive This annual event is sponsored by the United Way in an effort to collect toilet paper that is then given to local nonprofit agencies who distribute it to needy familes. The Butte Rescue Mission and the Anaconda Project Care are two of the agencies that depend on this drive for their supplies of toilet paper. This event is held in November, but we collect all year round. Toilet paper can be brought to Dumpster Days and dropped off, or it can be brought to the United Way office. Our local Wal-Mart is a huge part of the toilet paper distribution, in that they collect packages all year around and give them to the United Way for distribution to the agency partners.
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Day of Caring United Way held its seventh annual Days of Caring this summer, and it was deemed a huge success. This community impact project provides sweat equity to local agencies who have a need. This year our awesome Montana Tech Oredigger football team and Coach Doug Schleeman participated in July at the Legion Oasis. These volunteers planted trees, and erected a chain link fence for the Legion Oasis facility. In August, we went to Anaconda, where volunteers provided service to Discovery House, Head Start, Family resource Center, and the Kiwanis planted a Born Learning Trail at Dwyer Elementary school. Later in August, we gathered at Montana Tech for a BBQ and a few words from Chief Executive Paul Babb before the volunteers were dispatched to their work areas. The agencies who benefited from all of these volunteers hours were the YMCA, Paul Clark Home and the Kiwanis Sunshine Camp. A great time was had by all, and many hours of sweat equity was provided to our community.
UNITED WAY VOLUNTEERS apply a fresh coat of paint above, while members of the Montana Tech Orediggers football team helped erect a chain-link fence at the Legion Oasis apartments, at left, and plant a tree at right.
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The Day of the Child This event is held in February in the Community Room of the Butte Plaza Mall. The theme each year focuses on children and is incorporated into a carnival atmosphere complete with games, prizes and fun. The United Way agency partners all come together and provide games, activities and education opportunities to all ages of children without cost. This is a day where families can bring their children and experience a variety of entertainment at no cost.
Butte Fourth of July Parade The United Way of Butte and Anaconda show their patriotism with a parade entry each year, that is constructed by volunteers. This year’s theme was a tribute to First Responders and 9/11. Our float was a replica of the Twin Towers, and riding on the float were local first responders and volunteers. We had an added element when The Salvation Army Corp and Cadet Officers joined us carrying the colors.
Citywide Book Drive
THE SALVATION ARMY Corp and cadet officers, above, joined the United Way float for the Butte Fourth of July parade, carrying the colors.
This year’s bood drive collected more than 2,500 children’s books from individuals, Butte Plaza Mall, Second Edition Books, Books to Books, Butte 4 C’s, The Hearst Free Library and the Family Resource Center in Anaconda. The goal is to provide community children with books to encourage reading and to begin personal libraries of their own. The agendy was able to distribute books each week of the Sunshine Camp, Legion Oasis and Silver Bow Homes summer feeding programs, and at the Benny Goodman Park in Anaconda. Volunteers had great turnouts at each location, and lots of smiles on the faces of the children. This program works with the assistance of the volunteers from Butte LVA literacy Program, who sort all the books and place them in age appropriate groups.
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United Way of Butte and Anaconda Board of Directors EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE John Winston – President John Drastal – 1st Vice President Janice Prinkki – 2nd Vice President Michele Vincent – Human Resources Chair Bill Robinson – Treasurer Lori Harrington – Secretary Tom Lazzari – Allocations Committee Chair
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ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS Doug Abbott, Montana Tech Patti Arntson, The Montana Standard Merle Axford, WalMart Neil Bolton, Granite Mountain Bank JayLynn Chiotti, Northwestern Energy Samm Cox, Deputy District Attorney Jennifer Finnegan, ABC – Max Media Montana JP Gordon, Northwestern Energy Perry Hawbaker, CCCS, Inc. Lynn Lloyd, The Montana Standard Deb Mullowney, PPL Energy Plus
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COMMUNITY PARTNERS DIRECTORY Education BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BUTTE Successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to better schools, brighter futures, and a stronger community for all. Jan Philips Executive Director P.O. Box 62 107 East Granite Butte, MT 59703 406-782-9644 e-mail: bbsbutte@in-tch.com website: www.bbsbutte.org
BUTTE YMCA MENTORING PROGRAM A program for youth between the ages of 10-14 to be mentored by YMCA swim instructors and YMCA lifeguards, teaching leadership skills, responsibility, and work experience. Holly McCamant Interim Director 2975 Washoe Street Butte, MT 59701 406-782-1266 website: www.butteymca.com
BUTTE EDUCATION FOUNDATION Provides Driver’s Education Program Scholarships, designed to provide scholarships to low-income students who cannot afford the Driver’s Education tuition. The Jumpstart Program is a transitional program
designed to provide support to 5-yearold students making the transition from Head Start to Kindergarten. Susanne Dauenhauer BEF Chairperson P.O. Box 3821 Butte, MT 59702 406-494-5889 e-mail: SusanneD@bresnan.net website: www.butteeducationfoundation.org
GREATER BUTTE COMMUNITY COORDINATED CHILD CARE (BUTTE 4 C’S) Makes parenting classes available to all families in Silver Bow County, allowing them to learn and grow as they develop their parenting skills. Brenda Hergott Executive Director 101 E. Broadway Street Butte, MT 59701 406-723-4019 e-mail: bhergott@butte4-cs.org website: www.butte4-cs.org
VOLUNTEERS GATHER in July for the United Way’s annual Butte Day of Caring. Accompanied by the Montana Tech Oredigger football team and Coach Doug Schleeman, the group planted trees, and erected a chain link fence for the Legion Oasis facility.
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REGION IV FAMILY OUTREACH INC. Provides free home based education and support services to children and adults who have developmental disabilities. Colleen McGee Program Manager 641 Sampson Street Butte, MT 59701 406-494-1242 e-mail: cmcgee@familyoutreach.org website: www.familyoutreach.org
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Serving western Montana to inspire girls to obtain the highest ideals of character, conduct, patriotism, and service that they may become happy resourceful citizens. Sue Dow Chief Development officer 735 Grand Ave. Billings, MT 59101 406-252-0488 Website: www.gsmw.org
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Our vision is to change our community conditions by increasing the number of out-of-school time programs, by promoting successful youth and strong families. Deb Cuny Executive Director 118 East 7th Street Anaconda, MT 59711 406-563-5211 e-mail: dcuny@anacondapca.org
BUTTE KIWANIS SUNSHINE CAMP A summer camp for children from primarily low-income families that provides a positive living environment to foster personal growth. Sharlet Best Coordinator P.O. Box 3407 Butte, MT 59702 e-mail: sharletbest@yahoo.com Tom Waring President, Board of Directors
LVA BUTTE LITERACY PROGRAM Our one –to-one volunteer program is a community based organization that provides one-to-one tutoring in basic literacy skills and offers family literacy services. Our early childhood center is a community based organization that provides early childhood development and adult education to parents and their children ages 0-7.
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Directory ... Continued from Page 9 Vickie Mihelich Executive Director P.O. Box 244 Butte, MT 59703 406-723-7905 e-mail: lvabulit@qwestoffice.net
MOUNTAIN VIEW SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT CENTER A day program for persons with developmental disabilities providing activities to help them develop skills in making choices and pursuing dreams. Lisa kopp Executive Director 2100 Farragut Ave. Butte, MT 59701 406-782-1028 e-mail: mvsdc@bresnan.net
PEOPLE FIRST OF ANACONDA A group of persons with developmental disabilities who learn skills that help them to advocate how to live and run their lives. Lisa Kopp
Advisor 1406½ Montana Highway 1 West Anaconda, MT 59711 406-563-5326 e-mail: mvsdc@bresnan.net
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SALVATION ARMY BACK TO SCHOOL PROGRAM Provides low- income children with school supplies, backpack, and clothing so they begin school with confidence on a level with other children. Heather Walker Social Services Coordinator 1229 Harrison Avenue Butte, Montana 59703 406-782-7863 e-mail: heather.walker@usw. salvationarmy.org
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CCCS INC. – DISCOVERY HOUSE A short term shelter care home for youth between the ages of 10-18 who need a safe place, care and/or supervision. Carole Kovacich Program Director 709 E. Third Street Anaconda, MT 59711 406-563-3842 406-563-8248 e-mail: discoveryhouse@in-tch.com website: www.cccscorp.com
ANACONDA PROJECT CARE Helps to provide a means for people in need to receive food, medicine, gas v ouchers, medical assistance, Christmas Dinner Baskets, and help in emergency situations. Carole Kovacich
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SAFE SPACE SUITED FOR SUCCESS Strives to bring dignity and hope for a better future to low-income clients by providing free, professional clothing, accessories, and personal/professional development. Brittany Yother Program Director 27 W. Park Butte, MT 59701 406-490-8863 e-mail: suited4successbutte@gmail.com
SALVATION ARMY EMERGENCY FAMILY SERVICES Provides the basic necessities of life for families and individuals that are struggling during an emergency. Heather Walker Social Services Coordinator 1229 Harrison Ave. Butte, MT 59703 406-782-7863 e-mail: heather.walker@usw. salvationarmy.org
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ADVOCACY PROGRAM OF SOUTHWESTERN MONTANA
SAFE SPACE DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & SEXUAL ASSAULT PROGRAM
Fosters social interaction between disabled individuals and their non-disabled peers in the community. Jodel Petroni, Program Director P.O. Box 726 Butte, MT 59703 406-494-7708 or 565-9111 e-mail: hoojp@yahoo.com
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERAN’S OF AMERICA Anaconda Memorial Chapter: Monies allocated will go to purchase a new DAV van. Charles L. Thorpe 116 Howe Street Anaconda, MT 59711 406-563-3101 e-mail: Mr1now@bresnan.net
PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITY SENIOR PROGRAM Provides recreational activities that enhance the social opportunities for seniors living in public housing. Clarisa Hogart, Grants Manager 220 Curtis Street Butte, MT 59701
Offers 24 hour assistance and support to survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault through various services provided by trained staff and volunteers. Sarah Weber Executive Director PO Box 594 Butte, MT 59703 406-782-9807 Crisis Line: 406-782-8511 e-mail: safespacebutte@gmail.com website: www.safespaceonline.org
PAUL CLARK HOME Provides temporary lodging for families of patients receiving medical treatment at southwestern Montana area hospitals and healthcare facilities. Betty Ostoj, House Manager 207 S. excelsior Street Butte, MT 59701 406-782-0353 e-mail: pchmfp@bresnan.net website: www.paulclarkhome.org
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