Today the Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation announced the distribution of a special holiday donation of $201,500 to 73 food banks, food pantries, rescue missions and homeless shelters across Montana. “Tragically, too many Montanans, day to day, must choose between paying rent or utilities and purchasing food for their families,” Foundation Executive Director Mike Halligan […]
Archives for November 2015
Montanans must do right by our youngest citizens
By Mike Halligan and James S. Marks Montanans have a long history of doing right by our neighbors. It may be the fourth largest state in the country, but many residents will tell you it’s more like a small town with really long roads. We take the nickname “the last best place” seriously, recognizing our […]
Billings Bike Clinic inspires community to address local need
The Bike Clinic has nearly put itself out of business. The Billings-based nonprofit has repaired or given away nearly 5,000 bicycles and taught hundreds of children to perform minor maintenance over its 11-year existence, and over that time it has inspired several other organizations to join the effort. The Bike Clinic serves its community by […]