Youth Connections Foundation

West Mont, a Montana non-profit charitable organization, began in 1973 as a two person agency. Over the years, we have grown into a comprehensive organization focused on providing a broad range of services for people with special needs including housing, respite care, vocational training, employment, medical care and recreational activities. West Mont has had a big impact on the Helena community both through broadening the understanding about the abilities of individuals with disabilities and growing with the needs of the community. Funded in part by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services ( Developmental Disabilities Division ), West Mont employs over 180 people. We operate 10-residential facilities in Helena including The Farm in the Dell and Melodee House and 3-vocational centers. We have maintained our strong commitment to developing and providing service options to enable those with disabilities to reach their maximum potential. West Mont's newest project, The Caldwell House will provide healthcare for medically fragile or terminally ill individuals with disabilities. Currently, their only options in our community are an institution ( Boulder ) or senior care facility, yet most are not senior citizens. Our goal is to break ground in 2010 and open in 2011.

The Montana Discovery Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in Helena, MT, dedicated to connecting the community with nature through education. Since 1999, they have been working to foster a deeper understanding and appreciation of the natural world through various programs and initiatives. With a focus on environmental education, the foundation offers a range of programs, including Mann Gulch 75, Adopt-a-Species, SnowSchool, Celebrating Wildflowers, World Migratory Bird Day, Youth Forest Monitoring Program, Helena Master Naturalist, and more. Their commitment to promoting sustainable practices and preserving the cultural and historical heritage of the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is evident in their work.Generated from the website