By Sue Bury, Charity Chat Correspondent The U.S. 2020 Census has undergone lawsuits, court decisions, and house-to-house visits under the coronavirus shadow. When the results become available next spring, how will they affect charities? Here’s a sampling of local organizations. Federal funding streams to states are based on state population numbers, which are determined by […]
In just 3 days in March, the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation organized county-wide resources and began making grants to support people in emergency need due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since its inception, the fund has raised more than $56,000 dollars, and made 45 grants to 30 applicants. This story—along with the countless others […]
By Stephen Kalb-Koenigsfeld, Red Lodge Area Community Foundation As a kid, Patrick Cross made the recognizable journey from Billings to Red Lodge. He loaded his pack, his tent and a weekend’s worth of food into a car, and headed south with his Boy Scout troop. He’d roll through downtown and keep on going before pulling […]
Virtual race helps put Fun Run at $3 million in 17 years By Stephen Kalb-Koenigsfeld, Red Lodge Area Community Foundation One of the best Annual Fun Run for Charities occurred during a year of great uncertainty and change. The Fun Run capped off in an incredible way, when 59 charities were awarded $241,787 from the […]
Census results affect planning and funding for healthcare, education, infrastructure, and employment. Money allocated to our community through the Census supports things like school lunches, rural education, highway planning and construction, community development, and employment training. You only have until September 30th—Please consider filling out the 2020 Census today and ensure our community is accurately represented. […]
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 […]
Transportation Coordinator Position Description Hours: 40 hours a week Reports to: Programs Director Supervises: Drivers and Key Volunteers Position Purpose: The Transportation Coordinator operates the Carbon County Area Ride and Transit (CART) system. He or she will work independently to ensure timely order, schedules, maintenance, as well as working with Montana Department of Transportation to ensure funding in the […]
Local government works with volunteers to clean up Finn Park One doesn’t have to look far to find complete community collaboration between city and people if you live in Carbon County, Montana. This month, city government, the Red Lodge Fire Department, the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation, and local volunteers helped fell, trim, cut, log, […]
In July, the City wrapped up their first Catch the Rain program to provide low-cost materials for Red Lodge residents to create rain barrel systems for their homes and businesses. This program was made possible by a partnership between the City, King’s Cupboard, and Red Lodge Area Community Foundation – plus enthusiasm from all the […]
By Theresa Whistler Workforce Housing Coordinator July 11th was a very special day for three Red Lodge families whose matriarchs spent the day beginning to build their new homes at the Spires under the guidance of Helena Area Habitats’ Red Lodge construction manager, Andrew Ray. As the day started, residents took notice and there were […]