The Strength In Us, Starts With You!

Your partnership and support are more important than ever. It is your generosity that ensures we can adapt, lead, and retain vital community efforts now and for future generations.

Together, we are making immense progress addressing some of our community’s greatest opportunities, including increasing access to safe and affordable housing, ensuring everyone has the transportation they need, encouraging youth to explore their talents on the stage at open-mic night, and supporting historic preservation of the Roosevelt Center.

Each of these successes shines a light on where a need still exists and where your partnership makes a difference.

We need your support in 2026 to:

Create a Permanent Home for Arts, Culture, and History
Provide Youth With a Variety of Experiences to Positively Shape Their Future
Continue To Build Affordable Workforce Housing Units in the Area for Teachers and Other Essential Workers
Continue to Operate the Only Public Transit System Across Our County

When we come together as a community, our collective strength shines brightest. Thank you for helping us build strength for today and stability for tomorrow.

When you donate by December 31, your donation will be TRIPLED up to $20,000. Thanks to TWO generous match donations.

Donate Today

If you are interested in making a noncash donation, such as appreciated securities, qualified distribution gift, or other options, please visit our Other Ways to Give page or reach out directly to Tracy Timmons at (406) 425-0292, Tracy@rlacf.org or Abby Edwards, (314) 605-7388, abby@rlacf.org.

As the year comes to a close, we invite you to experience the stories of 2025, made possible by the generosity and partnership of people like you.

New Firewood Splitter Is a Hit!

“…The new firewood splitter has been productively engaged getting donated wood prepared for the 2024-2025 winter. As of early December, the new splitter has been utilized at three separate wood prep sites and substantially increased the amount of firewood the program can provide to neighbors in need of heat…” Read more about how donated wood keeps neighbors in need warm during a long Montana winter.

CART: A Variety of Uses for a Variety of Needs

“…CART is providing over 5000 rides each year to Carbon County residents—mostly the elderly, disabled persons, the most financially vulnerable, veterans, and those who can no longer drive…. Since our beginnings in February 2021, we calculate we have given rides to 900 separate residents of the county—that’s about 7.5% of the overall population of the county who have used it at least once! …” Read stories about how CART is transforming the lives of individuals in need of transportation.

Come Grow With Us!

“…The work in Phase II will begin as soon as winter and spring allow, when we are able to get into the garden to work soil. In reality, Phase II has already begun with the discussion of budgets, kid’s programs, and the start of an awareness campaign to help garner support and attention for this beautiful garden,” Jim & Jannette Swanson
wrote in a recent garden update. Read more about how the Youth and Art Garden is growing gardeners in our county.

CART Springs to Life With New Flair and New Opportunities

… “‘Are you ever going to identify this thing?’ passengers would ask when we showed up to take them to an appointment. Hopefully now there will be no question when CART is on the job! The Big Dog really stands out! …” Read more about how CART is standing out in our community—thanks to generous sponsors.

Safe Sitter Training Empowers Local Youth

“…Through games and demonstrations, we make sure the students understand the proper steps to take when an accident occurs, whether it is sickness, injury, temper tantrums, choking incidents, or anything else unexpected. Additional childcare skills taught include going through the steps to change a diaper, going through a routine with the child, and much more! The students also learn how to conduct job conversations safely and thoroughly with parents…” Read more about how Safe Sitter is keeping the next generation safe in Carbon County.

A Camp in the Distance

“…It’s easy to understand why people fall in love with the area when you’re overlooking the valley from camp. Sitting on the porch of the dining hall, Fanshawe Lodge, provides a gorgeous view of the mosaic that is the urban and natural features of the valley…” Read more about the work the Yellowstone Bighorn Research Association has been doing since 1936.

Celebrating the 2025 Community Grant Awardees

“…This year, thanks to the strength of our endowment, the Red Lodge Area Community Foundation awarded $20,344 to support creative, community-driven projects that make our region an even better place to live. This year’s program saw 25 applications requesting nearly $44,000, making it a highly competitive cycle…” Read more about the 2025 recipients of the RLACF community grants.

Welcome to the “Bungalow”

“…Our first project, the Bungalow—also known as the Niemi House—was built in 1916. This one bedroom, one-bathroom home now houses a new Roberts teacher who was deeply grateful for the opportunity at a time when attainable housing can make the difference in accepting a job offer….” Read more about our efforts to make housing attainable for workers in Carbon County.

22nd Annual Fun Run for Charities Celebrates Another Record Year

“The Red Lodge Area Community Foundation hosted the 22nd Annual Fun Run for Charities Awards Banquet on October 15 at the Roosevelt Center, celebrating another inspiring year of generosity and community impact. Together, donors, sponsors, and volunteers helped distribute an incredible $470,556.87 to local nonprofits serving Carbon County…” Read more about the generosity abounding through the 22nd Annual Fun Run.

A Grand Reopening and Celebration

“…Friends and former students of Mr. Harper gathered in the auditorium to sing songs and tell stories associated with Gregg. An hour-long video montage played on a loop with snippets from concerts and rehearsals that were held by Gregg…” Read more about the opening of the Gregory T. Harper Recital Hall.