The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Helena

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GOOD SAMARITAN MINISTRIES AND THRIFT STORE ADVANCES FAMILY LIFE, HUMAN DIGNITY AND THE COMMON GOOD BY PROVIDING SERVICES TO MEET THE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS OF THOSE MOST IN NEED. OUR SERVICES INCLUDE A STORE WHERE OUR COMMUNITY CAN PURCHASE AFFORDABLE MERCHANDISE AND THOSE IN NEED CAN RECEIVE MERCHANDISE AT NO COST. (FISCAL YEAR 20-21 WAS 360 RECIPIENTS $11,127). THE STORE ALSO SERVES AS EMPLOYMENT THAT PROVIDES FULL BENEFITS AND JOB SKILL DEVELOPMENT TO OUR EMPLOYEES. THE ASSISTANCE MINISTRY PROVIDES PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF OUR CLIENTS TO MEET THEIR BASIC AND EMERGENCY NEEDS. THE HUNTHAUSEN PROGRAM IS A SELF-SUSTAINING PROGRAM BY THE NATURE OF ITS SPLIT-GRANT/LOAN AWARD AND PROVIDES A PATH TO PERMANENT HOUSING. OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ASSISTS CLIENTS WITH NAVIGATING THE RESOURCES IN OUR COMMUNITY FOR MEETING THEIR TRANSPORTATION. MEAL, MENTAL SUPPORT, HOUSING, AND OTHER NEEDS.

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BOYD ANDREW MANAGEMENT SERVICES PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO AGENCIES WORKING TO IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY.

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REPRESENTATION OF MEMBERS WHO ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE STATE OF MONTANA AND ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS

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THE HELENA FAMILY YMCA IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO BUILDING SELF-ESTEEM AND ENRICHING SPIRIT, MIND AND BODY FOR PERSONS OF ALL AGES AND ECONOMIC LEVEL.

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GROUP HEALTH PLAN TRUST TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT TO EMPLOYEES

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THE MASONIC HOME OF MT IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT TO RESIDENTS IN NEED OF QUALITY ASSISTED CARE. OUR ASSISTED LIVING PROVIDES A HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT THAT ENHANCES A RESIDENTS PRIVACY, DIGNITY, CHOICE, INDIVIDUALITY, AND INDEPENDENCE.

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THE MONTANA CHAPTER OF THE NECA PROVIDES INFORMATION, EDUCATION, AND OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENHANCE AND ENDORSE THE COMMON INTERESTS OF ITS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR MEMBERS.

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The goal of this organization is to produce films, videos and holographic images for a variety of educational, documentary and cultural purposes, and/or promote public appreciation of film and video. Also included are organizations that encourage new, foreign and independent filmmakers through the organization and presentation of film expositions and festivals or which show old or difficult to obtain films in noncommercial facilities.

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THE MISSION OF THE MONTANA HUMAN RIGHTS NETWORK IS TO ORGANIZE MONTANA RESIDENTS TO REALIZE THEIR POWERTO CREATE PLURALISM, JUSTICE, AND EQUALITY IN THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE CHALLENGE BIGOTRY AND DISCRIMINATION, SUPPORT MARGINALIZED PEOPLE, AND ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION THAT HONORS EVERYONE'S BASIC RIGHTS.

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THE MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION FUNDS AND SUPPORTS ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO ENSURING THAT ALL MONTANANS, ESPECIALLY THE VULNERABLE AND UNDERSERVED, HAVE MEANINGFUL ACCESS TO THE CIVIL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE MONTANA JUSTICE FOUNDATION IS A CHARITABLE, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES WAYS FOR ATTORNEYS TO GIVE BACK TO THEIR PROFESSION AND BETTER THE WORLD AROUND THEM.

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TO PURSUE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL, TECHNICAL, AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAM SUPPORT TO MHA MEMBERS AND THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE.

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TO NURTURE CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY, AND ARTS FOR ALL.

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PROMOTE PROACTIVE OPERATIONAL AND CLINICAL PEER NETWORKS, ADVOCATE FOR EXPANDED RESOURCES, PARTNERSHIPS, AND SUPPORTIVE PUBLIC POLICIES, FOSTER SEAMLESS COMMUNITY-CENTERED ACCOUNTABLE CARE THROUGH EXPANDED HORIZONTAL RELATIONSHIPS, PROVIDE DATA THAT SPEAKS TO VALUE AND EFFECTIVENESS OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS, SERVE COMMUNITIES IN NEED TO IDENTIFY SOLUTIONS TO HEALTH CARE ISSUES.

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TO FOSTER THE VITALITY OF AFFILIATED CREDIT UNIONS BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY MEET THE MEMBERS NEEDS.

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ESTABLISHED IN 1964 FOR THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE PREVENTION OF CRUELTY TO ANIMALS.

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TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE MEDICAL PROFESSION, QUALITY PATIENT CARE AND THE HEALTH OF ALL MONTANA CITIZENS.

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VISIONARY LEADERS UNITED IN PROVIDING, ADVOCATING AND CREATING EDUCATION EXCELLENCE FOR MONTANA STUDENTS.

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BUILDING COMMUNITY THROUGH SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING.WE FULFILL THIS MISSION THROUGH OUR K-12 SCHOOL FOR SELF-DIRECTED EDUCATION, OUR AGILE AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM AND THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.

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PROVISION OF FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE LOW INCOME MONTANANS IN NON-CRIMINAL CASES

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EXPLORATIONWORKS IGNITES A LIFELONG LOVE FOR SCIENCE TO ENRICH MONTANA'S FUTURE. WITH THE FUTURE CLOSELY TIED TO STEM (SCIENCE, MATH, TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING), EXPLORATION WORKS HELPS CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS 2 BEGIN PREPARING FOR STEM CAREERS (IF THEY SO CHOOSE) AND HELPS CHILDREN AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES BE COMFORTABLE WITH SCIENCE IN THEIR DAILY LIVES. OUR ENGAGING EXHIBITS, EXCEPTIONAL PROGRAMS AND ENDURING PARTNERSHIPS ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF LEWIS AND CLARK, BROADWATER AND JEFFERSON COUNTY KIDS AND FAMILIES, IN 3 EDUCATIONAL AREAS: EARLY CHILDHOOD, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AND MAKING HEALTHY LIVING CHOICES. TYPICALLY WELCOMING ABOUT 38,000 PEOPLE OF ALL AGES EACH YEAR, MORE THAN 700 YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN OUR SUMMER CAMP AND AFTER SCHOOL CLASSES. CAMP AND CLASS SCHOLARSHIPS AND FREE ADMISSION DAYS ENSURE ACCESS FOR ALL, REGARDLESS OF ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCE.