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  • Building community from the inside

    Andi Bourne

    July 23, 2020 |

    Seeley Swan Pathfinder |

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    Response Location: United States, Seeley Lake, Montana

    To better serve senior citizens within Montana, the Montana Area Agencies on Aging places an assistant and resource specialist within rural communities so that accessing existing resources is easier and building community-driven programs are better tailored for local residents. The services are often free for residents, with funding provided by local and federal grants. However, the financial stability in the longterm is uncertain because Montana's aging population is growing at an increased rate.

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  • Bringing knowledge and comfort to the classroom

    Andi Bourne

    June 04, 2020 |

    Seeley Swan Pathfinder |

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    Response Location: United States, Seeley Lake, Montana

    Some preschool classes in Missoula County are integrating grandparents into their classroom routines. The grandparent usually helps provide a source of academic and emotional comfort for students, while also teaching them how to navigate relationships with senior adults. The grandparent, who is usually a volunteer, also receives a small stipend in exchange for their services. The Foster Grandparent Program, which had been in operation for the last 50 years, had partnered with federal agencies in the past, but is currently operated by Missoula Aging Services.

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  • Starting the Conversation – Offering a Glimmer of Hope

    Andi Bourne

    July 20, 2018 |

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    Response Location: United States, Seeley Lake, Montana

    In Montana, an elementary school is changing the dynamics around bullying and suicide through the Say Something Assembly program, which helps create an environment for students to feel safe and empowered to speak up. Montana has the highest rate of suicide in the country and the assemblies are designed to help youth understand it's OK to be struggling and to seek help. School officials also offer a companion program of support from trusted adults who can continue engaging and helping students.

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  • From Stopping Point to Destination

    Andi Bourne

    January 12, 2018 |

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    Response Location: United States, Challis, Idaho

    Challis, Idaho is a small town, where mining and ranching are the main economies - but with employment and revenue down, the town is turning to recreation to bolster the economy. A collaboration between the Great Basin Institute, the Challis Field Office of the Bureau of Land Management, and the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation founded the Lombard Trail, a trail meant for recreation and ATV use that is bringing money into Challis.

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