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United Way of Cascade County announced that it will invest $1,272,085 to advance bold goals in education, financial security and health. Thanks to last fall’s record-breaking campaign, United Way will help 30,571 people in the coming year through the local programs receiving grants alone. And its community impact work touches everyone living in Cascade County. The annual United Way campaign, which kicks off Sept. 3, aims to make it easy for…

In partnership with Great Falls Public Schools and its Prosperity Matters Initiative partners, United Way of Cascade County provided high school students from Great Falls and regional schools with an interactive experience in budgeting during a Financial Reality Fair, Tuesday, March 11. Each student is given a career and a family size to build a personal budget. Students must complete a budget sheet for 3 months, requiring them to live within…

United Way of Cascade County and United Way of Hill County have agreed to join forces to expand their reach and ability to serve even more individuals and families. “We are very excited of the potential the merger gives our community,” United Way of Hill County Board Chair Megan Obrecht said. “Joining together allows us access to many new resources and the ability to really focus on the needs of our community.  “We really believe that together…

United Way of Cascade County announced Wednesday that it raised $1,231,010, exceeding the campaign’s goal.  “The Great Falls community is very generous in investing in our work,” United Way President Gary Owen said. “Donors want and deserve to know that their gifts are making a difference. We have demonstrated dramatic impact to individuals through the great programs we help fund as well as at the community level with our education, health and…

It’s easy to get caught up in finding the perfect present, the shiny wrapping paper and pretty bows. It’s easy to focus on the Christmas ‘to-do’ list instead of the true spirit of the season. Just as we give to friends and family, this month is also a time when many want to give back to the community and neighbors. Knowing that people are as busy this month as they are good-hearted, the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program put together a…

United Way of Cascade County announced that it will invest $1,306,514 to advance bold goals in education, financial stability and health. Thanks to last fall’s record-breaking campaign, United Way will help 31,581 people in the coming year through the local programs receiving grants alone. And its community impact work touches everyone living in Cascade County. The annual United Way campaign, which kicks off Wednesday, aims to make it easy for…

Cascade County will receive $22,287 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county through the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency. Cascade County organizations that provide emergency shelter, food, utilities, supplies and equipment are encouraged to apply for funding under this program.  To receive funds local agencies must: 1) be private voluntary nonprofits or units of government, 2) be…

In our 11th Annual Read 2 Me challenge, Great Falls 2nd Graders read 53,717 minutes during the two-week challenge. United Way partners with Great Falls Public Schools for this event as part of our Graduate to Elevate initiative. TDS Fiber sponsored this year’s Read 2 Me Challenge, buying books and gift cards to winning students at each school. The books are given to every 2nd Grader through their schools and United Way recruits volunteer readers…

United Way of Cascade County will invest $1,229,798 to advance bold goals in education, financial stability and health.  Thanks to last fall’s record-breaking campaign, United Way will help 31,498 people in the coming year through the local programs receiving grants alone. And its community impact work touches everyone living in Cascade County. The annual United Way campaign aims to make it easy for people and businesses to build our entire…

Cascade County will receive $21,536 to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the county through the Department of Homeland Security/Federal Emergency Management Agency. Cascade County organizations that provide emergency food and shelter are encouraged to apply for funding under this program. To receive funds local agencies must: 1) be private voluntary nonprofits or units of government, 2) be eligible to receive federal funds, 3)…