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Working side-by-side with Western Montanans to improve the health of our communities.

At Headwaters Foundation, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive. We partner with organizations that work to reduce barriers to health alongside those who face them most. Because when Montana’s children, families and Native American communities are strong and their voices are heard, we can create a Western Montana where all people are healthy and thriving.

06/05/2026

Getting fresh, healthy food on the table shouldn’t be a challenge, but in many rural communities, it is. 🍎

Farm Connect Montana (formerly CFAC) is helping change that by making local food more accessible for families and kids across Western Montana. Through programs like Double SNAP Dollars and Kids Who Cook!, they’re helping families stretch food budgets, build skills, and connect with local farmers. When families have access to nutritious food and strong local food systems, it supports healthier communities.

Our GO! (General Operating) Grants provide $8,500 in quick-turnaround funding to nonprofits building health, belonging, and leadership with kids and families in rural Western Montana.

🌱 Learn more about Farm Connect at www.farmconnectmt.org.

💸 Learn more about GO! Grants at www.headwatersmt.org.

06/03/2026

Did you catch ’s Community Film Project in partnership with ? 🍿

The film’s stories take you across Montana, from school kitchens to farm partnerships, and into the everyday lives and work of communities making sure kids and families have access to healthy food.

They’re thoughtful, honest, and full of care, and what’s most important is these stories are shared straight from the people doing the work in their communities.

Watch the full series at www.mtpech.org/community-film-project - link in bio!

06/01/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Month!

We’re celebrating the strength, joy, and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities in Western Montana and beyond. At Headwaters Foundation, we believe everyone deserves to live in a community where they feel seen, safe, and supported.

That’s why we’re proud to invest in organizations working year-round to advance the health, dignity, and leadership of LGBTQ+ Montanans. 💖

We also designed our nonprofit event space , to be a welcoming, inclusive venue where everyone belongs, and we’re excited to host and support Pride events that bring people together in celebration and solidarity.

🌈 See you at Missoula PRIDE, June 19-21! Follow for the full lineup of events.

05/29/2026

📻 Leaders from Montana Partnership to End Childhood Hunger were on the radio recently talking about their recent film project with , showing how people living in rural communities across Montana are stepping up to make sure all their neighbors have access to healthy food.

As Co-Executive Director KayAnn Miller put it:
💬”It started with one person who got interested and inspired and said, ‘We can do something.’ They just started gathering like-minded people… and created a solution that fit their own community.”

➡️Six inspiring mini-documentaries are available to watch at www.mtpech.org/community-film-project (link in our bio).

Thanks to .news.service for the story!

05/28/2026

Our team is still smiling after Vu Le’s visit to Montana last week!

The turnout was incredible, and it was a powerful reminder of just how important the nonprofit sector is right now. We heard important conversations about what communities and nonprofits need in this moment, including how philanthropy and funders can show up better.

One of the best parts was seeing nonprofit folks connect with each other, swap stories, laugh, and leave feeling fired up and a little less alone. Thank you to everyone who showed up, brought great questions, connected with each other, and helped make the event feel so energizing.

Huge thanks as well to Vu for spending time with our community and sharing so honestly, thoughtfully, and hilariously, to our friends at Montana Nonprofit Association for their partnership in bringing Vu here and making these events happen, and to Missoula Public Library for hosting us in their beautiful space!

➡️ Keep up with Vu at Nonprofit AF!

05/27/2026

People are banging down the doors to host their nonprofit events at in downtown Missoula!😅

Good news: there’s still time to snag your date at Confluence Center. Don’t forget that we’ve got outdoor space for your summer gatherings. ☀️

Take a look and book your next nonprofit event ➜ www.confluencecentermt.org

Thank you to our neighbor .books for playing a supporting role in our reel. ☺️

05/25/2026

During , we’re reminded that feeling connected matters, and in rural communities, that can depend on having a place to gather. 🏡

In the Yaak Valley, GO! Grantee Yaak Community Hall has been that place for nearly 100 years. It’s where neighbors come together for meals, meetings, school events, and support—whether that’s picking up food, checking in during a tough time, or finding shelter during emergencies.

In a community where people may have to travel miles to access basic services, spaces like this help reduce isolation and create a sense of belonging that’s essential to health.

We’re grateful to support the Yaak Community Hall as they work to keep this space safe, accessible, and open for the community, now and into the future.

➡️ Learn more about GO! Grants at www.headwatersmt.org.

05/21/2026

It’s , a nationwide day of giving and awareness to recognize and uplift the powerful work of Native-led nonprofits. These organizations are strengthening communities, protecting culture, and leading solutions grounded in lived experience and Indigenous knowledge.

At Headwaters, we’re proud to support Native-led nonprofits in Western Montana. If you’re looking for a way to give today, start local.

Visit Native Ways Federation and head to the Native Nonprofit List at GiveNative.org to learn more, find Native-led nonprofits, and take action. 💪🏽✨

05/18/2026

During , we’re highlighting GO! Grantees who help people feel less alone and more supported when they need it most. One of those is Roots & Resilience 💛

Roots & Resilience offers peer-led, community-based support for people navigating mental health challenges, stress, life transitions, and recovery. They meet people where they are, without judgment, and build connection from there.
That kind of support matters, especially right now. As more young people and families are struggling, having spaces that feel welcoming and easy to access can make a real difference.

We’re grateful for organizations like Roots & Resilience that are showing what support can look like in community and making sure more people have somewhere to turn.

Learn more: www.rootsresilience.org
Explore our grantees: www.headwatersmt.org

05/15/2026

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Across Montana, AAPI community members, leaders, and organizations are helping build stronger, more connected communities. We’re glad to be in community with you!

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