OUR UNIQUE ROLE
At United Way of Hill County, we are dedicated to supporting our community and its residents through meaningful collaboration with nonprofits and initiatives that address critical areas such as financial security, youth opportunities, community resilience, and fostering a healthy, thriving community.
We fulfill this mission by meeting immediate and emergency needs while also investing in long-term solutions that prevent future challenges. Through our work, we aim to ensure that every resident has the opportunity to thrive and that our community continues to grow stronger, more resilient, and more connected.
OUR WORK
At United Way of Hill County, we embrace a community-level collective impact model to address the complex challenges our residents face. By fostering coalition work with stakeholders from across our community, we create opportunities for collaboration, meaningful conversations, and thorough needs assessments to guide our efforts.
Through these partnerships, we bring together people from different sectors of the community to mobilize resources and initiatives that create lasting change. While honoring and preserving the unique identities of each partner, we work together to establish common goals and coordinated activities. This approach ensures a greater, more sustainable impact for our residents and the community as a whole.
GRANTS & VOLUNTEERISM
Providing grants to nonprofit partners is a cornerstone of our strategy to achieve our big-picture goals. At United Way of Hill County, we understand the challenges many organizations face in recruiting volunteers and board leadership. That’s why we are committed to fostering volunteerism by identifying and supporting emerging leaders and connecting people of all ages to impactful volunteer opportunities throughout Havre and Hill County.
By strengthening volunteer engagement and leadership, we aim to empower local organizations and create a stronger, more connected community.
OUR MISSION:
We unite people and resources to improve lives in the Greater Hill County area by delivering measurable long-term solutions related to healthy communities, youth opportunities, financial security, and community resilience.
OUR VISION:
United Way of Hill County will be champions of our greater community, empowering individuals and improving lives, while striving to facilitate lasting, positive change.
CONTACT US
Danielle Golie
Regional Director
United Way of Hill County
Email: unitedway@havremt.net
Phone: 406-265-6561
Address: 130 5th Ave, Havre, MT 59501
United Way of Hill County currently provides grants to the following nonprofits:
CASA: Trains volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children as they navigate the court system.
Feed My Sheep Community Soup Kitchen: Provides nourishing lunches to people in need Monday through Saturday.
Greater Havre Ministerial Association: Provides emergency housing, rent assistance, transportation, financial assistance for prescription medication and support for people trying to recover from substance abuse.
Havre Community Food Bank: Offers shelf-stable food to people in need.
Havre District 4 HRDC: Partners with adult education programs to provide qualifying students high school equivalency (HiSet) testing and testing prep.
National Alliance on Mental Illness: Helps people affected by mental illness build better lives.
Plant a Seed... READ: Addresses early childhood literacy, partnering with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to provide free books monthly to preschoolers. The nonprofit is also working to open a Play to Learn Children's Museum.
Salvation Army - Havre Service Center: Helps low-income people with emergency assistance including food.
Victim Services: Supports crime victims by offering safety planning, assistance filing protective orders and shelter for women fleeing domestic violence. Sheltered women are also offered supplies and even pet boarding.
Annual Crab Boil Fundraiser
Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025
The Annual Crab Boil Fundraiser is one of the most highly anticipated events of the year in Hill County! This sold-out evening brings together local businesses, individuals, and community members for an unforgettable experience featuring an all-you-can-eat crab boil meal, lively entertainment, and both silent and live auctions.
As our largest fundraiser of the year, this event directly supports United Way of Hill County’s annual grants to local nonprofit partners. These grants empower organizations to continue their impactful work, providing critical services and resources to residents in need.
With enthusiastic sponsors, a festive atmosphere, and an incredible show of community support, the Annual Crab Boil Fundraiser is not just a celebration—it’s a chance to make a lasting difference for our community.
Merging the two United Ways offers an opportunity to combine resources and talents to streamline operations and strengthen both organizations, increasing their local impact.
The nine nonprofit organizations currently receiving grants are funded through the end of June. Grant applications for future funding will open to any nonprofit in Hill County in March. Volunteers from Hill County will review the applications and help determine funding amounts. Grants will be awarded starting July 1.
Three Hill County board members join the United Way of Cascade County board as voting members starting Feb. 1. The merger allows for two to five Hill County board members to serve as part of the bigger board. United Way of Cascade County will support United Way of Hill County in building a local advisory council that will support Hill County’s work and inform board decisions.
To join the advisory council, reach out to Danielle Golie at unitedway@havremt.net.
Local people will determine how to best allocate funds raised in each community to reach community impact goals in their community. The Hill County advisory council will make recommendations to the local board of directors
Yes! The United Way of Hill County Crab Boil will kick off Hill County’s annual fundraising campaign in the fall. The planning committee will begin meeting in March. Volunteers are welcome. Contact Danielle at unitedway@havremt.net to get involved.
In partnership with the Hill County Boys & Girls Club, United Way of Hill County will be reaching out to the community as part of the Community Heart & Soul project. This initiative is supported by the Montana Community Foundation to help rural communities identify what makes them unique and build upon their strengths.
Hill County nonprofits struggle to find volunteers and board leadership. United Way of Hill County will also be working to grow volunteerism, both by identifying and supporting emerging leaders and connecting people of all ages to impactful volunteer opportunities in Havre and Hill County.
There are MANY ways for the Hill County community to get involved. Volunteers can join the Hill County advisory council, review grant applications and be part of planning the 2025 crab boil. The Community Heart & Soul project will involve many community conversations over the coming year. Contact Hill County Regional Director Danielle Golie at unitedway@havremt.net to get involved.