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We work side-by-side with Western Montanans to improve the health of our communities.

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We power community-led solutions for health and wellbeing for all.

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We partner with organizations that work to reduce barriers to health alongside Montanans who face them most, to help ensure that everyone, regardless of their age, race or income level, has the opportunity to thrive.

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Grantees in Action: Missoula Child Care Advantage

May 10, 2023

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Grantees in Action: Missoula Child Care Advantage

An Interview with Grace Decker and Sally Henkel of Zero to Five Missoula There is tremendous demand for child care in Missoula, but only 41% of needed child care slots are available to serve children ages 0-5, and that number drops to about 30% for infants and toddlers. Zero to Five Missoula (a program of United Way of Missoula County) is an early childhood initiative…

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Now Open: Confluence Center

Our new home in downtown Missoula includes an events venue! We invite mission-aligned nonprofits to host gatherings at Confluence Center that further their mission or strengthen the broader non-profit sector.

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What We Are Learning

We center learning together, positioning grantees and the foundation as true partners in the work to improve health in Western Montana. We invite you to dig into what we are learning by checking out our 2021 Learning and Data Book.

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