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Did you know the Montana Foster Closet provides resources for at-risk children? These children are often placed into foster care during immediate/emergency situations and often without basic clothing, pajamas, diapers, a coat or shoes. That is where the volunteer run Foster Closet comes in. They provide an opportunity to “shop” for needed items so children from newborns to teens can transition to a foster home with their immediate, tangible needs met. Currently, the Foster Closet needs small packages of diapers of all sizes, new clothing, socks and underwear for kids of all ages. If you would like to donate any of these items, please bring them to my office at 2600 Winne Avenue in Helena, by Monday, October 20th. We are here Monday thru Thursday from 8am to 5pm but we do close for lunch from 12-1pm and don’t want to miss you.

Did you know the Montana Foster Closet provides resources for at-risk children? These children are often placed into foster care during immediate/emergency situations and often without basic clothing, pajamas, diapers, a coat or shoes. That is where the volunteer run Foster Closet comes in. They provide an opportunity to “shop” for needed items so children from newborns to teens can transition to a foster home with their immediate, tangible needs met. Currently, the Foster Closet needs small packages of diapers of all sizes, new clothing, socks and underwear for kids of all ages. If you would like to donate any of these items, please bring them to my office at 2600 Winne Avenue in Helena, by Monday, October 20th. We are here Monday thru Thursday from 8am to 5pm but we do close for lunch from 12-1pm and don’t want to miss you.


We had a blast at Echo Church's Back to School Bash - handing out backpacks to hundreds of Helena area school children! The festivities included free haircuts, stocked backpacks, a huge thrift store, carnival games, food trucks, face painting and much more. Thank you to all of the volunteers and donors who helped kids celebrate the beginning of a new school year!

We had a blast at Echo Church's Back to School Bash - handing out backpacks to hundreds of Helena area school children! The festivities included free haircuts, stocked backpacks, a huge thrift store, carnival games, food trucks, face painting and much more. Thank you to all of the volunteers and donors who helped kids celebrate the beginning of a new school year!


Thrivent has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 14th year in a row. It’s an honor to work for an organization that’s committed to serving its clients, its workforce and its community with integrity. Learn more about this recognition: https://bit.ly/43B6P2o

Thrivent has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 14th year in a row. It’s an honor to work for an organization that’s committed to serving its clients, its workforce and its community with integrity. Learn more about this recognition: https://bit.ly/43B6P2o


Period poverty A Thrivent Action Team wanted to raise awareness about the issues of period poverty where individuals lack access to menstrual products due to financial constraints. They worked together and gathered donations of discrete reusable bags, tampons, liners, pads, personal wipes, hand sanitizer, chocolate and tea. They then assembled 319 kits and delivered them to 10 different communities across Montana to be distributed to local schools and shelters for girls and women in need. Thank you for helping to meet this need in our community!

Period poverty A Thrivent Action Team wanted to raise awareness about the issues of period poverty where individuals lack access to menstrual products due to financial constraints. They worked together and gathered donations of discrete reusable bags, tampons, liners, pads, personal wipes, hand sanitizer, chocolate and tea. They then assembled 319 kits and delivered them to 10 different communities across Montana to be distributed to local schools and shelters for girls and women in need. Thank you for helping to meet this need in our community!


Thrivent is partnering with a company called Empathy to offer a new grief resource. Empathy offers the tools and resources to support families through the difficult experience of losing a loved one. Empathy can be accessed via app, online and over the phone. Care Managers provide personalized guidance and custom care plans for helping manage both the emotional and practical aspects of loss. Learn more about this new membership benefit: https://bit.ly/43H43Zn

Thrivent is partnering with a company called Empathy to offer a new grief resource. Empathy offers the tools and resources to support families through the difficult experience of losing a loved one. Empathy can be accessed via app, online and over the phone. Care Managers provide personalized guidance and custom care plans for helping manage both the emotional and practical aspects of loss. Learn more about this new membership benefit: https://bit.ly/43H43Zn


Thank you to the men and women who gave their lives to protect our freedom. Let’s honor their sacrifice today and every day.

Thank you to the men and women who gave their lives to protect our freedom. Let’s honor their sacrifice today and every day.


The Friendship Center is our community resource for addressing and preventing domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, through advocacy, education, and outreach in Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, and Jefferson counties. My office partnered with the non-profit to coordinate a Thrivent NPG Match Campaign which raised $11,455 to help The Friendship Center bring hope, safe haven and support to those fleeing violence. Thank you to all who supported the effort and for having a heart for the most vulnerable in our community! The Friendship Center is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent.

The Friendship Center is our community resource for addressing and preventing domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, through advocacy, education, and outreach in Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, and Jefferson counties. My office partnered with the non-profit to coordinate a Thrivent NPG Match Campaign which raised $11,455 to help The Friendship Center bring hope, safe haven and support to those fleeing violence. Thank you to all who supported the effort and for having a heart for the most vulnerable in our community! The Friendship Center is not affiliated with or endorsed by Thrivent.


Sending love and gratitude to all the moms and mother figures who made us who we are today. Happy Mother’s Day!

Sending love and gratitude to all the moms and mother figures who made us who we are today. Happy Mother’s Day!