Our Mission:

Our mission is to increase the organized capacity of people to care for one another in our community.

United Way of
Lewis & Clark County

805 North Last Chance Gulch
PO Box 862
Helena, Montana 59624

(406) 442-4360
Fax: (406) 442-8716

e-mail us

2007 Annual Report

You are also invited to read our annual report - it is divided into 8 separate files to make downloading quick.

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June 30, 2007 Financial Statements and 990

You are invited to read our 990 (Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax) as of the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007 and our Financial Statements as of June 30, 2007.

A printed copy is available in the United Way office at 805 North Last Chance Gulch during our regular business office hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

United Way Board sets 2008-2009 Campaign Goal

After surpassing last year's campaign goal of $725,000 by over $25,000 dollars, the United Way Board of Directors has set the campaign goal for 2008 at $765,000.

Campaign Co-Chairs Dan Anderson and Larry Winslow Climb Aboard For The Drive To $765,000 Board President, Shannon Hall announced that Dan Anderson and Larry Winslow have been selected to head up the 2008 campaign.  Dan and Larry are both currently serving as board members for United Way. Dan is a retired state employee who currently serves as Volunteer Coordinator at Helena Food Share. Larry is retired from J C Penney Company and volunteers in the community.

Larry Winslow and Dan Anderson

Message from Dan and Larry:  

As Co-Chairs of this year's campaign it is a privilege and honor to bring United Way's message to the community. It is a message that focuses on promoting the common good in our community. Your contribution helps everyone from infants to senior citizens. The Greater Helena Area has a long and proud tradition of being a loving and caring community. We hope you will join us in the 2008 Drive for $765,000. Thank you for your generous support.

Dan and Larry

16 Pacesetter Firms Lead With Kickoff In August

Special thanks to the 16 Helena area businesses who have decided to be Pacesetter firms for the 2008 Campaign.

Pacesetter firms conduct their employee campaigns from mid-August to mid-September and report their results at the campaign kickoff breakfast. Their outstanding efforts provide a tremendous boost for the campaign co-chairs and other campaign volunteers. The Pacesetter firms are:

AAA Mountain West · American Chemet Corporation · American Federal Savings Bank · AZ Company · Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana · DA Davidson & Co · Enterprise Rent-a-Car · Galusha, Higgins and Galusha · Heritage Propane · Morrison-Maierle · Mountain West Bank · Target · US Bank · Valley Bank · UPS

Join us for the 2008 Campaign Kickoff Breakfast Where: Carroll College When: 7 a.m., Wednesday, September 17, 2008 Who: Community leaders, campaign keyworkers, board members, agency representatives, YOU! RSVP by September 15th : Call the office at 442-4360 or e-mail us.

Pete Duncan Wins Kids’ Art Project Kessler Elementary School student Pete Duncan created this year’s winning design in the United Way Kids’ Art Project. Smith Elementary School student Aaron Irion created the 2nd place design and Kessler Elementary School student Lexie Reddig drew the 3rd place design. Pete and his teacher Margaret Wilkison won a pizza party for their class which was donated by Pizza Hut. The 2nd and 3rd place winners received gift certificates from McDonalds of Helena.

2008 Campaign Video
created by Vid-Tek Productions, Melissa Anderson

2008 Campaign Brochure

Click on the links below to view and print out the 2008 brochure:

Side 1 | Side 2 | Brochure Insert | Pledge Card