The United Way of Northwest Montana and its member agencies help thousands of individuals and families in a variety of ways, from providing meals and emergency shelter to supporting healthy families.
When Mary Mister retired from her working life, her volunteer activities kicked into high gear. She delivers Meals on Wheels, helps at the ImagineIF Library, works on special events at the Conrad Mansion Museum and serves as a teacher in the 1895 Classroom at the Museum at Central School.
Before becoming involved with Special Friends, Kimberly Davis spent most of her time alone in her apartment, but now she has blossomed into an extrovert with many friends.
In addition to helping fund a variety of nonprofit agencies, the Northwest Montana United Way touches the lives of those in our community in numerous ways.
Stephanie Reis first saw a flier for Girl Scouts when she was in the first grade, and over the past six years scouting has been an important part of life for Stephanie and her mom, Bry.
Bev Smart found new friends, self-confidence and a supportive community through the Special Friends Advocacy Program and People First, a local program for people with disabilities.
The Kitchen Band isn’t exactly a symphony orchestra, but the smiles on the audience’s faces shows just how much joy band members bring as they toot on kazoos made of PVC pipe, play horns made from plungers and sing old favorite toe-tapping songs.
Ariel Ramstad became interested in promoting healthy relationships because of domestic violence in her home as a child, and she’s active in Peers Educating and Advocating for Changing Expectations group for high school students.
Amanda Wagner was looking for more opportunities for her children when she enrolled them in Boys and Girls Clubs programs several years ago, but she’s now the roller rink manager and has found that the organization has enriched all their lives.
Breta Duncan can’t imagine a life without reading, and she shares her lifelong love for reading with others as a tutor with Literacy Volunteers of Flathead County.
Amanda Edwards doesn’t let the fact she’s in a wheelchair keep her from living a full and active life, and through the Summit Independent Living Center, she has found a way to help others overcome their disabilities as well.
