AWARE

06/03/2026

𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘’𝘀 𝟱𝟬-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆: 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟴

1998: AWARE was awarded Early Head Start funding and opened our first center in Butte, helping families access support and giving children a strong start.

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝘀 = 𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 💙

Thank you, Valley Bank - Division of Glacier Bank, for supporting AWARE’s mission and helping us celebrate 50 years of serving communities across Montana!

Throughout the month of June, you can donate to AWARE at your local Valley Bank branch, and Valley Bank will match total donations up to $5,000.

Your support helps provide community-based care, connection, and independence for people across Montana.

Stop by your nearest Valley Bank branch today to give and make a difference!

Community Banking Inspired by You! | An Equal Housing Lender | Member FDIC | NMLS # 472212

05/30/2026

𝗕𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲! 💙

Join us at The Den Sports Bar on Tuesday, June 2, from 6–9 PM for an evening of Bingo B-Cause in support of AWARE!

Bring your family and friends for a fun night out, and help make a difference while you play. A portion of bingo proceeds from the evening will be donated to AWARE to support the people we serve.

📍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗕𝗮𝗿
1411 Chy Way, Billings, MT

We hope to see you there!

05/27/2026

𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘’𝘀 𝟱𝟬-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆: 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟬

1990: AWARE expanded to serve youth in residential care, reaching more children and families across Montana with support, stability, and hope.

05/25/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴

Today, we pause to remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice reminds us of the importance of gratitude, reflection, and community.

In observance of Memorial Day, our offices are closed today and will reopen tomorrow during normal business hours.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/20/2026

𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘’𝘀 𝟱𝟬-𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆: 𝟭𝟵𝟴𝟬

1980: AWARE achieved CARF accreditation, a reflection of our commitment to high-quality care and the standards that continue to guide our work today.

05/18/2026

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗟𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗥𝗘

We are so grateful to the 19 performers who are sharing their time and talents in support of AWARE’s mission.

Join us Today, May 18, at 6:30 PM at Billings West High School Auditorium for an evening of music and community. Free entry, donations welcome, and all proceeds will support AWARE.

05/18/2026

Thank You, Valley Bank - Division of Glacier Bank!

We are incredibly grateful to 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines for selecting AWARE to receive an $18,000 Member Impact Fund grant.

This generous support helps strengthen our mission of providing trusted, community-based care across Montana and creating lasting impact for the individuals and families we serve.

Thank you, Valley Bank, for your partnership and investment in AWARE’s mission!

Valley Bank is proud to announce that AWARE was chosen to receive an $18,000 Member Impact Fund grant from Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines! For 50 years, AWARE has empowered Montanans through trusted community-based care. Their 850+ dedicated employees help people of all ages lead fulfilling, independent lives.

With support from the Member Impact Fund grant, AWARE will continue to strengthen mental health services and opportunities for individuals and families across the state. Funding from the grant advances foundational programs that promote independence, stability, and quality of life, while ensuring that communities have access to compassionate, person-centered care and support.

“On behalf of everyone at AWARE, we are deeply grateful to our long-time community partners at Valley Bank for their generous $18,000 investment in our mission,” said Matt Bugni - CEO of AWARE. “Partnerships like this reflect the strength of communities coming together to support individuals and families across Montana. As we celebrate 50 years of service, we are honored to continue working alongside organizations that share our commitment to creating opportunity, dignity, and lasting impact throughout our state.”

Thank you AWARE, we are "Inspired by You!"

05/15/2026

𝗔 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗚𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Congratulations to Jake, one of AWARE’s School-Based TSS team members in Great Falls, on receiving a Gold Star Award from the Great Falls Public Schools Foundation.

Jake was nominated by a teacher at Lincoln Elementary, where he has supported students and the school community through his work for the past eight years. This recognition is especially meaningful, as Gold Star Awards are typically given to school district employees.

AWARE is proud to celebrate Jake’s dedication, compassion, and the positive impact he continues to make in the lives of those around him. Thank you, Jake, for showing what it means to lead with care and connection.