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What an amazing evening! Thank you so much to all of the volunteers who helped assemble and build 64 “First Night” bags for the Montana Foster Closet and to everyone who stopped by the office with diapers, pull ups, wipes and other donations. We are so grateful for your help and for the efforts of Luke and SarahBeth Watters, who are wrapping their arms around vulnerable children by helping them feel seen, valued, and supported in their greatest moment of need.

What an amazing evening! Thank you so much to all of the volunteers who helped assemble and build 64 “First Night” bags for the Montana Foster Closet and to everyone who stopped by the office with diapers, pull ups, wipes and other donations. We are so grateful for your help and for the efforts of Luke and SarahBeth Watters, who are wrapping their arms around vulnerable children by helping them feel seen, valued, and supported in their greatest moment of need.

When children enter protective care, they often arrive with only the clothes on their back. The Montana Foster Closet helps meet their immediate needs and reminds them they are seen, valued, and cared for. They provide new clothing, shoes, essentials, and comfort items for children of all ages, along with “First Night Bags” filled with age-appropriate items to support kids on their first day in care. The First Night Bags are stored at Child and Family Service offices to provide each caseworker immediate access the moment a child enters protective care. The Foster Closet is in need of diapers and pull-ups (all sizes). Donations can be dropped off by Monday, April 6th at the office at 2600 Winne Ave, Suite B, Helena (Mon–Thurs, 8 AM–5 PM; closed 12–1 PM). Thank you for helping local children feel supported during a difficult time. Questions? Call 406-442-6091. Montana Foster Closet is not affiliated or endorsed by Thrivent. No products will be sold.

When children enter protective care, they often arrive with only the clothes on their back. The Montana Foster Closet helps meet their immediate needs and reminds them they are seen, valued, and cared for. They provide new clothing, shoes, essentials, and comfort items for children of all ages, along with “First Night Bags” filled with age-appropriate items to support kids on their first day in care. The First Night Bags are stored at Child and Family Service offices to provide each caseworker immediate access the moment a child enters protective care. The Foster Closet is in need of diapers and pull-ups (all sizes). Donations can be dropped off by Monday, April 6th at the office at 2600 Winne Ave, Suite B, Helena (Mon–Thurs, 8 AM–5 PM; closed 12–1 PM). Thank you for helping local children feel supported during a difficult time. Questions? Call 406-442-6091. Montana Foster Closet is not affiliated or endorsed by Thrivent. No products will be sold.

Through a Thrivent Action Team, we gathered over $2,500 in gift cards for fun activities around the Helena area for the children in Residential Treatment at Intermountain! So much healing and relationship building can happen while they are bowling, bouncing, going to the movies or enjoying an ice cream treat. Our Thrivent members are so amazing and generous - thank you for making the children's holiday season fun and bright!

Through a Thrivent Action Team, we gathered over $2,500 in gift cards for fun activities around the Helena area for the children in Residential Treatment at Intermountain! So much healing and relationship building can happen while they are bowling, bouncing, going to the movies or enjoying an ice cream treat. Our Thrivent members are so amazing and generous - thank you for making the children's holiday season fun and bright!

We are so appreciative of the amazing design team that created our "World of Possibilities" entry at Intermountain's Festival of Trees! During art class at Intermountain’s Residential School, the students created the paper dolls that adorn our tree. Each child assembled a paper doll that reflects who they are – kids working on hard problems while learning how to navigate relationships, build trust, and hope for a future filled with a world of possibilities. In support of the Residential Campus and School, all of the items in this “Gift of Giving Back” tree and package will be donated to the children of Intermountain! Check out the week's events - https://www.intermountain.org/fot/

We are so appreciative of the amazing design team that created our "World of Possibilities" entry at Intermountain's Festival of Trees! During art class at Intermountain’s Residential School, the students created the paper dolls that adorn our tree. Each child assembled a paper doll that reflects who they are – kids working on hard problems while learning how to navigate relationships, build trust, and hope for a future filled with a world of possibilities. In support of the Residential Campus and School, all of the items in this “Gift of Giving Back” tree and package will be donated to the children of Intermountain! Check out the week's events - https://www.intermountain.org/fot/

All packed up and ready to head to the Civic Center in the morning for Intermountain's Festival of Trees! Come and check it out - here is the schedule for all of the activities. https://www.intermountain.org/fot/

All packed up and ready to head to the Civic Center in the morning for Intermountain's Festival of Trees! Come and check it out - here is the schedule for all of the activities. https://www.intermountain.org/fot/

Thank you to St. John's Lutheran Church for working with us on creating and filling Blessing Baskets for HMS/Bob's Pantry students and their families! Each basket contains all of the items needed for a festive Thanksgiving meal from the turkey, pie and all the fixings, to table ware, a sweet treat and a fun Advent Calendar. We appreciate your generosity! Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

Thank you to St. John's Lutheran Church for working with us on creating and filling Blessing Baskets for HMS/Bob's Pantry students and their families! Each basket contains all of the items needed for a festive Thanksgiving meal from the turkey, pie and all the fixings, to table ware, a sweet treat and a fun Advent Calendar. We appreciate your generosity! Have a blessed Thanksgiving!

A Thrivent Action Team was used to support a cooking class for Head Start families where they learned to cook easy, delicious and nutritious meals. The event was taught by MSU Extension in partnership with Helena Food Share! Each family that participated was given a crockpot, cookbook and ingredients to make a yummy dish at home - what a great project!

A Thrivent Action Team was used to support a cooking class for Head Start families where they learned to cook easy, delicious and nutritious meals. The event was taught by MSU Extension in partnership with Helena Food Share! Each family that participated was given a crockpot, cookbook and ingredients to make a yummy dish at home - what a great project!

Since 1931, Glacier Camp has been a place where kids grow in faith, build friendships, and discover their potential—all surrounded by the stunning beauty of Flathead Lake and the Mission Mountains. We believe every child should have the chance to experience summer camp, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. Glacier Presbytery Camper Scholarships make that possible. Your gift helps cover the cost of meals, activities, and caring staff so kids can enjoy a life-changing week of faith and fun. Every $2 you give becomes $3!Thrivent will add $1 for every $2 donated—up to $3,000—multiplying your impact and helping even more children experience camp. Join us in opening the door to adventure, friendship, and faith. Questions? Call 406-442-6091.https://thrivent.cotribute.co/events/1214331/detail

Since 1931, Glacier Camp has been a place where kids grow in faith, build friendships, and discover their potential—all surrounded by the stunning beauty of Flathead Lake and the Mission Mountains. We believe every child should have the chance to experience summer camp, regardless of their family’s ability to pay. Glacier Presbytery Camper Scholarships make that possible. Your gift helps cover the cost of meals, activities, and caring staff so kids can enjoy a life-changing week of faith and fun. Every $2 you give becomes $3!Thrivent will add $1 for every $2 donated—up to $3,000—multiplying your impact and helping even more children experience camp. Join us in opening the door to adventure, friendship, and faith. Questions? Call 406-442-6091.https://thrivent.cotribute.co/events/1214331/detail

Thrivent Action Team volunteers from New Life Lutheran packed up Emergency Food Packs for Helena Food Share to distribute. 4,480 gallon bags were purchased with Thrivent Action Team funds, and they will be used to create about seven months of Emergency Food Packs. Are you a Thrivent member who hasn't used their Action Teams this year? Click the link below to apply and impact a cause you care about! https://www.thrivent.com/about-us/membership/thrivent-action-teams

Thrivent Action Team volunteers from New Life Lutheran packed up Emergency Food Packs for Helena Food Share to distribute. 4,480 gallon bags were purchased with Thrivent Action Team funds, and they will be used to create about seven months of Emergency Food Packs. Are you a Thrivent member who hasn't used their Action Teams this year? Click the link below to apply and impact a cause you care about! https://www.thrivent.com/about-us/membership/thrivent-action-teams
