The Foundation recently completed the third round of Firewood Splitting for our community. Thank you to all who volunteered to cut, split, transport and store all of the wood. The next opportunity to volunteer for the Firewood Program will be in early January of 2024. If you would like to volunteer or are looking for […]
Have you ever wanted to help someone who was in a violent relationship but didn’t know what to say? Do you know what you would do if someone disclosed to you that they were sexually assaulted? Have you ever wondered why survivors of domestic violence stay with their abusers? BECOME A DSVS VOLUNTEER ADVOCATE Learn […]
We would like to take a moment and congratulate our very own Betty Hecker on being recognized as Red Lodge’s Citizen of the Year!! Betty’s commitment to serving our community through volunteerism and leadership has brought music to the Beartooths, assisted survivors through tumultuous times, supplied masks through the early stages of the pandemic […]
By DSVS Staff Domestic and Sexual Violence Services (DSVS) is looking for new volunteers to help staff its 24-hour helpline. Helpline volunteers are often the first point of contact when survivors of domestic and sexual violence reach out for help, and DSVS helpline volunteers provide coverage for evenings, weekends and holidays. Training is provided. The […]
By Sue Bury, Charity Chat Correspondent Did you see the paper chains in Broadway storefronts that went up around Thanksgiving? Those “Thankful Chains” linking our community were a project of the Red Lodge High School Interact Club. Usually, this Rotary-affiliated student group is busy throughout the year, organizing a bike rodeo and summer safety day […]
Local Artists Lend Talents to the Foundation For 40 years, Merv Coleman has taken photographs of the natural beauty surrounding Red Lodge, and made a living doing what he loves. Merv and his business, Coleman Gallery and Studio, have become staples of the Red Lodge area. From landscape to portraits, his passion comes to life […]
Volunteers, donations sought for adaptive therapeutic recreation. For nearly 30 years, Eagle Mount has been in the business of providing opportunities to those with disabilities in the Yellowstone County area through adaptive therapeutic recreation opportunities. That mission won’t falter this year, either, as the Billings-based nonprofit works with Red Lodge Mountain to continue providing their […]
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation has been awarded “Service” of an AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) team for an 11-week term in Red Lodge. A NCCC Team of 7 members will arrive in Red Lodge on September 13th to begin serving our Community. Two principal projects to revitalize the Roosevelt Center and Shared Services […]
Katie Jacobsen The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation would like to present katie Jacobsen with the Making an Impact award. This award is presented to an individual who has significantly impacted our community through volunteer efforts. Katie has participated in a variety of organizations in our communities during her time at Red Loge High School. She has helped […]
by Lisa Cords, Director of Marketing and Communications Thursday, April 18, 2019 Affordable housing is an ongoing issue for the local workforce in Red Lodge. There is a gap between the median home price of $205,100 (according to Zillow) and the median household income of $42,120. This gap puts affordable housing out of the reach […]