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How do you break the cycle of generational poverty? It takes a courageous and proven model.

How It Works

12+ YEARS

NO MATTER WHAT

Impacting generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors.

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POWER OF ONE

One Child. One Friend. 12+ Years, No Matter What.

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Impacting generational change by empowering youth who are facing the greatest obstacles through relationships with professional mentors.

$50,000 Raised by Big Sky Bird & Birdie

Western Security Bank's $25,000 Gift to Enroll 16 New Children

Board Members Host Greek-Themed Fundraising Dinner

YVW Sept Oct24 Issue

Nina Hernandez, Executive Director, Featured in Yellowstone Valley Woman Magazine

OUR METHOD

We select children who face multiple systemic obstacles. We amplify their voices as they write their own stories of hope and resilience.

OUR MODEL

We commit to each child for the long-term. 12+ years, no matter what. Each child is paired with a paid professional mentor called a Friend.

Our Outcomes

92%

of youth go on to enroll in post-secondary education, serve our country or enter the workforce.

83%

of youth earn a high school diploma or a GED.

93%

of youth remain free from juvenile justice system involvement.

98%

of youth wait to parent until after their teen years.

Donors

WSB

Scheels

Echo Fund

Bair Family Trusts

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AJ Blain

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Phillips 66

John and Patricia Burg Charitable Fund

Deborah Anspach John Hanson

J R Amy Reger

Americas Foundation

Montana Community Foundation MMHAF