Nonprofit
Red Lodge High School Key Club
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The Fun Run is vital to Key Club's donating power throughout the year! It gives high school students the chance to participate in this successful community event and raise money for service project purchases, including donations to local children in need, the Children's Bike Safety Rodeo and Christmas gifts for local children.
Mission
Caring...Our Way of Life. 2010-2011 School Year Mission: Children's Health. All Key Club projects will revolve around children's health, safety, and welfare, both in the community and beyond.
Use of Funds
Key Club has used Fun Run money for service projects; to donate money to local Christmas kids organization for gift purposes and providing items (several helmets and one bicycle) to the Children's Bike Safety Rodeo.
Impact
Red Lodge Key Cub has 26 members and 8 unofficial members (not registered), which is roughly 20% of the local high school enrollment. Students create local, need based charity projects and the RLACF Fun Run gives the students a budget with which to pan and execute these charitable projects throughout the school year. 100% of the money is donated in the course of the school year, and it stays in the community.
read more >>>Kids Corner
Nonprofit
Kids Corner
Mission
Kids Corner is a not-for-profit store selling new and gently loved children's items. Proceeds from the store benefit the Beartooth Children's Center. Donations from the Fun Run will be used to fund the start-up costs of the store.
Use of Funds
Funds will be used to pay down initial operating investment loan.
Impact
To provide operating support to the Red Lodge Charity that supports children.
read more >>>Red Lodge Area Economic Development Corp
Nonprofit
Red Lodge Economic Development Corp*
Mission
To provide and assist economic development for Red Lodge, MT
Use of Funds
Help purchase downtown flower baskets for 2012
Impact
To beautify the downtown city of Red Lodge by purchase and display of hanging flower baskets. Tourists and residents are attracted by the flower displays
read more >>>Carbon County Resource Council
Nonprofit
Carbon County Resource Council
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Several members write that they are thankful for the excellent leadership of CCRC and for being their voice of Carbon Count residents. Members especially appreciate the "phone tree" for keeping informed of the bills in the Montana State legislature, affecting the use of our resources and quality of life - Jackie Crandall & Scott Mann.
Mission
Carbon County Resource Council is a group of concerned citizens advocating responsible use of resources and finding solutions to problems that affect our unique quality of life.
Use of Funds
Funds for 2010 were used for general operating expenses membership tracking, leadership training and the main fundraising production of the Solar Fare event at Café Regis. CCRC's membership increased 20% this year from 46 to 57 members. Fun Run funds were a total of 5.47% of the annual monthly account balance.
Impact
Carbon County Resource Council's impact is most greatly seen in the education and organizing of Carbon County residents, concerning potential risks to regional water quality and of air pollution by business and industry, and solutions for those risks to be avoided and/or mitigated. Practicing "gracious space" an informed and actively connected body of citizens makes for creative solutions for everyone
read more >>>Red Lodge Area Community Foundation
Nonprofit
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation
Mission
Red Lodge Area Community Foundation serves our community by: Helping donors meet community needs, now and in the future, through our endowment fund, grants, and other avenues of giving; Funding projects in arts and culture, education, environment, health and social service; and, supporting other nonprofit through training, leadership, and sponsoring the annual Fun Run for Charities.
read more >>>Joliet Area Community Foundation
Nonprofit
Joliet Area Community Foundation
Mission
The missions of the Joliet Area Community Foundation is to improve and enrich our community by supporting charitable projects and encouraging philanthropic giving
Use of Funds
The Foundation intends to award community grants to Joliet area non profits and community organizations
Impact
The Joliet Area Community Foundation intends to increase the capacity of local non profits and community organizations and raise awareness of our organization
read more >>>Friends of Beartooth All American Road
Nonprofit
Friends of the Beartooth All-American Road
Mission
Friends of the Beartooth Highway work to promote and preserve the Beartooth All-Amerian Road
Use of Funds
FBAAR raises funds to use as cash math for Federal National Scenic Byways grants and any other grants applied for that require cash match. FBAAR uses other funds raised to maintain an informative Beartooth Highway web site, to produce accurate highway maps and to work with area communities on projects that provide visitors with accurate interpretive information about the Beartooth Highway and its resources. Fun Run funds were about 2% of our budget.
Impact
In 2010 the funds raised from the Fun Run allowed FBAAR to reach is 20% cash match commitment to the Federal National Scenic Byways that is currently being used to operate. An NSB grant will again be applied for in the spring of 2011 and FBAAR will again be searching for cash match funds. While the NSB grants allow for operating expenses they are often limited in scope for providing assistance to our gateway communities in the form of printed publications, and in the expenses they cover for the Beartooth Highway web site, etc. Fun Run dollars will allow FBAAR to provide this additional support to our Beartooth Highway partners
read more >>>Celtic Fusion
Nonprofit
Celtic Fusion*
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We were so pleased about the exposure and positive feedback that we received by participating in the Fun Run.
Mission
The mission of Celtic Fusion is to promote a better understanding and appreciation of Irish, Scottish and other foreign culture through dance.
Use of Funds
Donations will be used towards the expenses of costuming of dancers, the purchase of music and advertising in the Red Lodge School of Dane program, deposits made toward renting dance practice space, travel expenses and elsewhere, the purchase of props, travel costs and instruction fees.
Impact
Celtic Fusion is open to all persons regardless of race, sex, religion, nationality, financial status or age. We are dedicated to teaching students as individuals, instilling positive self-confidence in our dancers and helping them to achieve their highest level of these unique forms of dance.
read more >>>Jane Ferguson Memorial Camp
Nonprofit
Jane Ferguson Memorial Camp*
Mission
Our primary goal is to help connect young people with the outdoors and make outdoor education as fun as possible. Beyond that, we are committed to helping youth develop the knowledge, skills, and commitment to make informed decisions and engage in responsible behavior in the outdoors.
Use of Funds
To provide nature camps for young people. Camps include both day and overnight/backpacking components. Funds will be used for scholarships, gear and other related expenses
Impact
To expose youth to the wonders of the surrounding ecosystems
read more >>>Canine Assistants
Nonprofit
Canine Assistants
Mission
Canine Assistance is a non profit organization that trains service dogs to improve the lives of children and adults who have physical disabilities, seizure conditions or other special needs.
Use of Funds
We will use the funding to supplement the costs of a service dog and training camp sponsorships. These sponsorships cover the costs for training, food and medical procedures. We do not charge anything for the services we provide
Impact
Service dogs assist people physically, emotionally and socially by providing secure companionship ad physical tasks. One recipient made this clear by stating "my service dog makes my wheelchair disappear".
read more >>>Beartooth Front Community Forum
Nonprofit
Beartooth Front Community Forum
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The exposure and connections made on event day carry through with each of us in many other aspects of or busy lives. The energy of the Fun Run shows the true sense of our amazing community.
Mission
Seeking to preserve & enhance the quality of life along the Beartooth Front through community engagement.
Use of Funds
We were able to use the generous donations to assist with hosting an extremely successful forum on "Improving Community well-being through Food". These funds represent about 1/3 of our budget.
Impact
We were able to host a forum that touched our community and more. The RLACF is a vital partner to all.
read more >>>Beta Sigma Phi
Nonprofit
Beta Sigma Phi
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Being involved with the Fun Run every year since it's beginning has provided new friendships, connections and joy to be a part of our community. The blend of all the non profits working together successfully is a great example of why our community rocks.
Mission
To foster friendship and a network for women of the community to raise awareness and funds for different causes.
Use of Funds
The funds raised go to our scholarship program which encompasses all of Carbon County. Funds received from the Fun Run are approximately half of our scholarship awards.
Impact
The Fun Run provides an opportunity to raise funds for at least one of our scholarships awarded each year. This gives one more student the assistance they need.
read more >>>BareTooth Cupboards
Nonprofit
Baretooth Cupboards
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As the number of our clients steadily increased in 2010, the support via the Red Lodge Fun Run was critical in helping BareTooth Cupboards provide nutritious food for our neighbors in need.
Mission
BareTooth Cupboards Food Bank believes that no one should go hungry and that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect. BareTooth Cupboards is dedicated to reducing hunger in Carbon County by providing nutritious food to individuals in need and by engaging in outreach and advocacy.
Use of Funds
The 2010 Fun Run dollars represented 63% of the total dollars spent to purchase food.
Impact
Throughout 2010 BareTooth Cupboards again experienced an increase in the number of individuals who needed assistance from the Red Lodge Food Bank. We provided food to feed 4,176 people in the community of Red Lodge. These were not necessarily different people every month, but people in need every month.
read more >>>Red Lodge Area Food Partnership Council
Nonprofit
Red Lodge Area Food Partnership Council
Mission
The Red Lodge Area Food Partnership Council is a project sponsored by the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation
read more >>>Beartooth Nature Center
Nonprofit
Beartooth Nature Center
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The Fun Run is an amazing day of community celebration. The Beartooth Nature Center is honored to be part of such an incredible and meaningful day.
Mission
By caring for animals unable to be returned to the wild, the Beartooth Nature Center's primary focus is to educate the public about the protection and conservation of Montana's Wildlife and Habitats.
Use of Funds
The generous funds received from the 2010 Fun Run were utilized to better the lives of the Beartooth Nature Center's 70 animal residents. Funds were used to cover animal feed, medical costs, enrichment and habitat improvements. The funds received represented nearly 6% of the 2010 operating budget.
Impact
The support that The Beartooth Nature Center receives from this wonderful fundraiser is a true lifeline of our organization. This event is a true testament to the community support that allows us to thrive.
read more >>>Hope Ranch
Nonprofit
Hope Ranch
Mission
Hope Ranch serves youth programs through providing outdoor activities. We offer horse back riding, fishing, backpacking, and spelunking.
Use of Funds
Hope Ranch will use the funds to continue our operational expenses such as utilities, horse care, tack, horse shoeing, vet bills, and staff to serve the youth who benefit from the services of Hope Ranch. Fun Run funds were 35% of the annual budget
Impact
Hope Ranch's intended impact is to facilitate an opportunity for kids who would otherwise not have an opportunity to experience a variety of outdoor activities through providing a location, equipment, and teaching necessary skills.
read more >>>Red Lodge EMS Volunteers
Nonprofit
Red Lodge EMS Volunteers
Mission
To provide financial and other support to fire and emergency medical service organizations and providers serving the greater Red Lodge, MT community.
Use of Funds
Educational scholarships, emergency or other need-based grants or loans, and financial assistance to support human resource and/or personnel programs including education and training.
Impact
By providing financial and other support to fire and emergency medical service providers we are able to assist those organizations/agencies to retain and adequately train qualified volunteers and paid staff, thereby enhancing the quality of service provided to the community
read more >>>Red Lodge Friends of the Library
Nonprofit
Red Lodge Friends of the Library*
Mission
The Friend's Mission is to help preserve and strengthen the Red Lodge Carnegie Library and to create additional awareness and appreciation of library services.
Use of Funds
Funds will be used to purchase material and furniture for the library and to sponsor and promote library programs. Fun Run funds were 80% of our operating budget
Impact
Funds from the Fun Run make an impact by helping us to supplement the financial needs of our library in this time of decreasing city and county support.
read more >>>Red Lodge Youth Soccer
Nonprofit
Red Lodge Youth Soccer
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The RLACF Fn Run for Charities is a major fundraiser for our organization. In 2010, one of our soccer families including a parent volunteer and 3 youth soccer players (ages 5,9, and 15) ran/walked in the Fun Run event together as well as each member donating financially to RLYS through this event. This type of family giving instills community support in our youth and challenges other families to join the fun.
Mission
We provide Red Lodge area youth with the opportunity to participate in recreational and competitive soccer in a fun and safe environment.
Use of Funds
Red Lodge Youth Soccer used the 2010 Fun Run proceeds for program fee scholarships for youth in our spring and fall programs. We also used the proceeds to purchase uniform components for our spring programs participants.
Impact
RLYS serves over 165 youth in Carbon County through spring and fall soccer programs. Approximately 20% of our participation have their fees wholly or partially paid through scholarships. Other youth soccer programs in Montana require participants pay for their own uniforms over and above the program fee. Fun Run proceeds helped us purchase uniform components for the 55 spiring players without asking them to pay over and above the basic program fee.
read more >>>Boys & Girls Club of Carbon County
Nonprofit
Boys & Girls Club of Carbon County
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"The Fun Run event is essential to the sustainability of the Club. We are grateful to RLACF for providing this forum." Jody Ackerman, Executive Director
Mission
To inspire and enable young people, especially those who need us the most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible and caring citizens.
Use of Funds
Donations from the Fun Run are incorporated into the general program funds of the organization or provide support for enrichment programs and actives. Fun Run proceeds represented 6% of our 2010 operating budget
Impact
Fun Run donations help the Boys & Girls Club of Carbon County build community by empowering at-risk youth through preventive programs and positive relationships.
read more >>>Carbon County Search & Rescue
Nonprofit
Carbon County Search & Rescue
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The Fun Run event is one of our main ways to raise money for the organization.
Mission
The Fun Run event is one of our main ways to raise money for the organization. Our mission is to serve Carbon County in the many facets of wilderness emergency. Our purpose in this multi-disciplined organization shall be to aid and assist in the saving of life and to lend services of the association to all persons in situations dangerous to life, limb, or property; train and equip search and rescue teams; and to assist the Sheriff whenever the need should arise.
Use of Funds
The funds raised will be used to purchase specialized equipment and training to help our volunteers. Fun Run donations were 64% of our budget
Impact
Fun Run money is an important part of our ability to purchase equipment and provide training
read more >>>Red Lodge Area Chamber of Commerce
Nonprofit
Red Lodge Area Chamber of Commerce*
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The Fun Run is a community event which we wholly endorse. We are privileged to help plan, promote and participate in such an event.
Mission
Promote Red Lodge area economic health by developing a business climate consistent with the assets and values of the area.
Use of Funds
Funds will be prioritized by the Chamber for current needs at hand. Included Operations and becoming more efficient informative and attractive place to welcome guests. Fun run funds were 2.5% of the operating budget
Impact
Approximately 8,000 visitors, over 200 Business Members and the professional staff and Board, which will, in turn, benefit the entire community through these collaborative efforts
read more >>>Finnish Kaleva Park Inc
Nonprofit
Finnish Kaleva Park Inc
Mission
…provide for the usage of Finnish Kaleva Park…consistent with Finnish values of reverence, humility, equality and temperance. Provide local scholarship funding and community out reach
Use of Funds
To provide funds for scholarships to decedents or members of Kaleva
Impact
Many of our members are from Red Lodge and Roberts and make a positive impace in the Red Lodge area. We also will arrange to have volunteers assist with the Fun Run.
read more >>>Carbon County Arts Guild
Nonprofit
Carbon County Arts Guild
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Without the Fun Run's support the Arts Guild could not continuously provide as many or varied culturally enriching experiences, educational art programs plus support and encourage the 300 artist members.
Mission
Carbon County Arts Guild & Depot Gallery’s mission is to support, inspire and encourage all artists. Reaching out, the Carbon County Arts Guild and Depot Gallery provides art education and exposure to visual, performing, and literary arts for the benefit of the broadest possible audience.
Use of Funds
We used our Fun Run funds to offer Pinocchio at the Missoula Children's Center; The Merchant of Venice (Shakespeare in the Park) and educational scholarships. The Fun Run funds were 89% of the funds needed for these programs.
Impact
2010 was a difficult financial year for the Arts Guild. For financial reasons the Guild reduced the number of days of operation and reduced one staff member. For many years the Guild has made the Missoula Children's Theatre, Shakespeare in the Park and this last year 3 educational scholarships were funded. The Board felt, even in these tough economic times that all three of these cultural and educational programs add value to our community.
read more >>>Red Lodge Ice
Nonprofit
Red Lodge Ice*
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"Thanks to this wonderful event, we continue to have the funds to provide a community skating rink that provides a fun, free outdoor activity for residents of and visitors to Carbon County."
Mission
Our mission is to provide outdoor winter family entertainment for residents and visitors to Carbon County through an improved skating rink.
Use of Funds
In 2010 we purchased a new liner for the rink. The old liner was four years old and had succumbed to heavy wear and tear. Since this is an expensive line item, we will use the funds collected from 2011's Fun run and probably the next two subsequent Fun Runs to purchase our next liner.
Impact
Over the past 4 yeas we have seen usage of the rink continue to increase and have witnessed great progress in the ability levels of the kids and adults who have now been skating for several years. Visitors to Red Lodge are also making good use of the ice rink and are so appreciative of a low cost outdoor activity they can do with their families. Since we have so few people involved in our organization, we are able to plan only a couple of small fundraisers each year and don't have the means to collect donations from the users of the rink. Thus, our involvement with the Fun Run each year is truly invaluable in garnering the financial support we need to continue to provide a safe and run rink for our community
read more >>>Domestic & Sexual Violence Services
Nonprofit
Domestic & Sexual Violence Services of Carbon County
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The Fun Run is one of the most important events in Red Lodge, because it brings the whole community together to raise critical funding for local charities.
Mission
DSVS serves individuals, families and communities impacted by physical, sexual and emotional abuse and promotes healthy, equitable, and violence free relationships.
Use of Funds
The Fun Run funds are used for emergency shelter, food, transportation and domestic and sexual violence survivors. Fun Run donations were 1.1% of our budget
Impact
Funding that DSVS receives from the Fun Run for emergency services saves lives.
read more >>>Carbon County Habitat for Humanity
Nonprofit
Carbon County Habitat for Humanity
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It is fun to work with all the non profits; to meet their volunteers and board members and to learn about their projects. Also gives us exposure to the.
Mission
To develop better human habitat for economically disadvantaged people by providing decent, affordable housing.
Use of Funds
This year's funds will go to purchase materials for a home to be built in Roberts. We purchased land in Roberts and the Fun Run funds received were 1.44% of this purchase
Impact
Exposure to the communities is great. We can recruit volunteers and leads for donations of materials and items for our rummage sale. At lets the community know that we are active and what projects we have going on.
read more >>>Red Lodge Public Schools Foundation
Nonprofit
Red Lodge Public Schools Foundation
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The Fun Run was a great way for the Public Schools Foundation to be a part of the non profit world in Red Lodge and Carbon County. We have benefited from the support of other organizations and it has helped us to find our place in this great community. The Fun Run is well organized and supports the entire community. We are proud to be participants and look forward to the "fun" again in 2012.
Mission
The Foundation is organized exclusively for supporting and enhancing educational opportunities in the Red Lodge Public Schools, including program development, on-going programs, and activities, and building construction.
Use of Funds
The funds from the Fun Run were used for administration of Public Schools Foundation, we did not expend any funds in 2010 bat we did use the money in 2011 to help with celebrating the opening of the new gymnasium which we raised money for and particularly for awarding grants to teachers to be used in their work as educators
Impact
The money raised through the Fun Run has enabled the Foundation to operating during the past year. We have been focusing virtually all of our volunteer efforts on raising the funds necessary to complete the high school gymnasium. We have used Fun Run monies for printing materials, letterhead, postage and other incidental administrative costs. We could not possibly have done the work to raise the money for completing the gymnasium without the funds from the Fun Run to operate our organization. In addition we were able to make awards to teachers to help them educate the children in our community. The money awarded to teachers will help them in their classes. Education is an important part of our community and the support has been great but there are always needs that cannot be met through the regular budget and we hope to meet those educational grants.
read more >>>Silver Run Ski Education Foundation
Nonprofit
Silver Run Ski Education Foundation*
Mission
The membership of the SRSEF believes there is no greater gift we can give to our community and its future than to help a generation of young people get involved and learn the value of team work, sportsmanship and hard work.
Use of Funds
Safety Equipment. Fun Run funds were 1.5% of the operating budget
Impact
Our objective is to inspire each athlete to develop within him / herself the capacity to identify and achieve personal goals through the framework of competitive alpine skiing.
read more >>>Red Lodge Area Dollars for Scholars
Nonprofit
Red Lodge Area Dollars for Scholars
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The Red Lodge Fun Run for Charities is a wonderful opportunity to educate the community about the goals of our organization while raising funds that can be given as scholarships to our high school graduates to help make college education a possibility.
Mission
Our purpose is to expand access to collegiate educational opportunities by involving and assisting our community in the support of area students.
Use of Funds
The funds received are awarded to Red Lodge High School Graduates for college scholarships.
Impact
The Fun Run for Charities provides a substantial portion of our donations that are utilized to fund collegiate scholarships.
read more >>>Buses of Yellowstone Preservation Trust
Nonprofit
Buses of Yellowstone Preservation Trust
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We were so pleased about the exposure and positive feedback that we received by participating in the Fun Run.
Mission
Preserve and restore motorized vehicles used by the National Parks prior to World War II. Provide expertise, knowledge, and sharing the importance and experience of these vehicles.
Use of Funds
Daily operations - maintenance of buses. Fun Run proceeds were 100% of our budget.
Impact
We plan to use the funds from the Fun Rn to continue our restoration process and educating the community.
read more >>>Beartooth Elks Lodge
Nonprofit
Beartooth Elks Lodge #534 of Red Lodge*
Mission
Ours is a fraternal organization dedicated to serving area people and communities through benevolent programs particularly designed to aid our youth, our Veterans and those who are disadvantaged
Use of Funds
Funds will be used to provide scholarships, educational programs and social events for our youth, to support activities and maintain facilities for Veterans and for community betterment projects
Impact
We hope to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of area residents, heighten spirit of patriotism and cultivate a sense of community fellowship.
read more >>>Beartooth Back Country Horsemen
Nonprofit
Beartooth Back Country Horsemen
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We have participated in set-up and provided an educational booth (with horse and corral) on "leave no trace" and back country travel, describing how BBCH works
Mission
Educate, encourage, and solicit active participation in the wise and sustained use of the back country resource by horseman and the general public, commensurate with our heritage.
Use of Funds
Front and back country weed spraying in Absarokee-Beartooth wilderness and Cluster National Forest. Expenses for trail maintenance (horse transport, tools, etc). Educational spring training clinic - open to the public
Impact
The proceeds have provided much needed funds to allow us to continue trial maintenance and education.
read more >>>Beartooth Recreational Trails Association
Nonprofit
Beartooth Recreational Trails Association
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BRTA enjoys being a part of Red Lodge's premier fund raising activity, the annual Fun Run for Charities. We are happy to promote Red Lodge, all the non profit organizations and to participate in the Run.
Mission
The Beartooth Recreational Trails Associational (BRTA) was organized in 2002 for two primary purposes 1) to continue the winter operations of the Red Lodge Nordic Center (RLNC) , and 2) to promote year round non motorized trail systems in and around Red Lodge. We work closely with the Forest Service, the City of Red Lodge and other organizations to create and expand future trails.
Use of Funds
Donations to BRTA are used at the Red Lodge Nordic Center to lease land, pay for liability insurance, obtain permits, host events and of the purchase, maintenance and operation of machinery for grooming. BRTA, in cooperation with the City of Red Lodge Parks Board, has helped to plan, construct and maintain the city's Rocky Fork Trails systems as they evolve. About 13% of BRTA's operating budget is received thanks to the generosity of the Fun Run participants
Impact
BRTA has hundreds of supporters in the area who continually give us positive feedback about our Nordic Center and trail promotion activities by showing support through the Fun Run.
read more >>>Red Lodge Lions Club
Nonprofit
Red Lodge Lions Club*
Mission
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Use of Funds support
For maintenance and projects at Red Lodge Lion's Community Park.
Impact
Red Lodge Lion's Community Park provides a mixture of recreational, cultural and social events and opportunities for the community of Red Lodge, Montana. All maintenance is done by the Red Lodge Lions Club. The park is heavily used by the people and organizations of Red Lodge.
read more >>>Beartooth Childrens Center
Nonprofit
Beartooth Children's Center
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The Fun Run has been a wonderful event not only for the financial support that it gives our program, bus as an opportunity for us to network with the community and help people to get to know us better.
Mission
Beartooth Children's Center is dedicated to providing licensed childcare services and early learning programs that are developmentally appropriate and in the best interest of the child, family and community.
Use of Funds
The funds from the 2010 Fun Run were 7.38% of our total playground grass project
Impact
This year's Fun Run will help us keep up with the growing interests and educational needs of the children in our program.
read more >>>Rotary Club of Red Lodge
Nonprofit
Rotary Club of Red Lodge*
Mission
"Service Above Self" to our community, our state, our world.
Use of Funds
Use of funds for Rotary Park and scholarships.
read more >>>Bridger Community Food Bank
Nonprofit
Bridger Food Bank
Mission
To combat hunger in Bridger and the surrounding communities utilizing a volunteer network and sustained by local community support
Use of Funds
To supplement food donations by allowing us to purchase the basic foods that make up nutritional meals. The Fun Run proceeds made up 12.5% of their budget.
Impact
We will provide food to anyone who asks. In 2010 it was 1200 people. In 2011 it is expected to exceed 1500.
read more >>>Red Lodge Volunteer Firefighters Association
Nonprofit
Red Lodge Volunteer Firefighters Association
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Fun Run donations have been essential n enabling our organization to provide quality training for our volunteer members/responders and to obtain and maintain state of the art equipment for the ambulances
Mission
To achieve excellence in fire protection and emergency service by maintaining the highest standards in training and technology, while providing the highest degree of safety to our community.
Use of Funds
Funds were used for training and retention of volunteer members/responders and to equip and supply the ambulances. Fun Run funds from last year were approximately 8% of the budget
Impact
By keeping our members/responders well trained and the ambulances well equipped and supplied, our organization is able to have a significant positive impact on the quality of service provided to the residents of the Red Lodge-Roberts ambulance district
read more >>>Beartooth Humane Alliance
Nonprofit
Beartooth Humane Alliance
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A large part of our organization's success may be attributed to the support we receive from the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation. There are no better words to describe them other than "valued Partner". RLACF provides us with the resources most often found only in larger communities and which serve to strengthen our non profit organization. They work hard to provide professional managerial training specifically focused on the non-profit sector, serve as a conduit for community collaborations, make meeting space and other resources available to area non-profits, and of course, enables financial support to all participating non profits through it's first class event, Red Lodge Fun Run for Charities. The financial support gained from this event allows our organization to focus precious human resources on providing more community services and less on fundraising efforts. We are grateful to have this dynamic organization devoted to the success of area non profit agencies servicing our rural communities. Diane Zook, President, BHA
Mission
Beartooth Humane Alliance assists the people and animals of Carbon County, Montana by helping companion animals in need, promoting responsible animal care through education, providing solutions to dog and cate over population, and serving as an animal welfare resource.
Use of Funds
Beartooth Humane Alliance has received $15,707.76 from the 2010 Fun Run. These funds are utilized for several different purposes to assist companion animals in Carbon County.
Impact
Another primary mission of BHA is to teach youth pet responsibility while promoting kindness and compassion towards all living things. To that end, BHA hired Sarah Harris as Humane Education and Outreach Director to develop and implement humane education programming throughout the Carbon County school system and to formulate collaborations with area youth organizations for the same purpose,
read more >>>Red Lodge Music Festival
Nonprofit
Red Lodge Music Festival
Mission
We inspire in our students a love of classical and jazz music, enhance their performance skills and enrich Montana with professional ensemble concerts.
Use of Funds
Funds will be used to provide financial assistance to any student in need who would not otherwise be able to attend the festival.
Impact
These funds would provide deserving students with a unique musical and life affirming opportunity that they would not otherwise be able to afford.
read more >>>Carbon County Historical Society
Nonprofit
Carbon County Historical Society
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This is such a wonderful event that everyone enjoys.
Mission
The mission of the Carbon County Historical Society and Museum is to preserve and communicate the history of the Carbon County area.
Use of Funds
Funds have been used for operation of the museum, creating displays and preservation of articles/artifacts. N Funds received from the Fun Run were 22% of our operating budget
Impact
The funds received have been instrumental in keeping the museum open to visitors, researchers and students. We have been able to help place Carbon County properties on the National Historical Registry and continue in our preservation work.
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