$200 Can Rescue an Abandoned, Sick or Injured Dog: Rez Dog Rescue
Rez Dog Rescue of Montana helps strays, abandoned, injured and ill dogs from the Crow Nation and Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservations. All rescued dogs are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and properly cared for until they are ready for adoption by a qualified family. The organization is an all-volunteer, foster-based nonprofit dog rescue. Due to the high cost of veterinary care, monetary donations are its greatest need. Examples include an array of ailments and injuries, from fleas and ticks to Parvo, to being struck by an automobile. The rescue also takes in pregnant females, which require at least 8 weeks of care for the mother and her pups. All dogs in their care are housed with foster families until adoption.
Most-Needed Items:
- Monetary donations for veterinary care
- Blankets and comforters
- Puppy and/or adult dog food
Where to Donate:
Checks can be mailed to:
Rez Dog Rescue of Montana
218 Mountain View Blvd.
Billings, MT 59101
All other donations should be given at adoption events since Rez Dogs Rescue does not have a shelter site. For more information, visit Facebook.com/mtrezdogrescue.
$100 Covers the Cost of 10 Hot Meals at the Drop-In Center: Tumbleweed
Tumbleweed's vision is to end youth homelessness in the community. By providing safety, assistance and hope to the community's vulnerable and homeless adolescents, Tumbleweed fosters valuable life changes, serving more than 700 youth a year. There are five different programs: Drop-In Center, Chafee Foster Care Independence Program, Transitional Living Program, Crisis Intervention and Homelessness Prevention Program and Domestic Victims of Human Trafficking Victim Services Program. Tumbleweed strives to have the highest quality staff to implement its prevention and intervention model, which is based on developing relationships.
Most-Needed Items:
- Monetary donations
- Laundry soap
- Antibacterial wipes
- Canned soup/chili
- Underwear
Where to Donate:
Cash donations can be made online at TumbleweedProgram.org. Donations of goods can be made at 505 N. 24th.
$100 Buys 50 Sack Lunches: Billings Food Bank
The Billings Food Bank is dedicated to providing meals for those in need, and it has some impressive stats to show for its efforts. In the past year, Billings Food Bank has supplied 153,918 food boxes; 17,506 holiday food services; and 280,681 meals, sack lunches and backpacks provided through Fortin Culinary Center (in addition to boxes). The food bank helps agencies within the community as well as across the state and beyond.
Most-Needed Items:
- Protein
- Veggies
- Fruit
- Cereal
- Shelf-stable Milk
- Peanut butter
- Canned meats
- Rice and pasta
Where to Donate:
Billings Food Bank
2112 4th Ave. N
Billings, MT 59101
BillingsFoodBank.com
$36.80 Provides a Night of Shelter for One Person: Montana Rescue Mission
Montana Rescue Mission reflects the love of Jesus Christ, through emergency, temporary and rehabilitative care for those experiencing hunger and homelessness. By providing life's basic necessities of shelter, hot meals and clothing, Montana Rescue Mission can transform lives. In the past year, the organization has provided shelter to 2,538 people and 102,881 hot meals. Beyond the basics, MRM works individually with each guest to overcome the challenges that led to their homelessness.
Most-Needed Items:
- Monetary donations (helps provide shelter, meals, clothing and rehabilitative care)
- Clothing
- Furniture
- Quality merchandise that can be sold in its thrift stores
Where to Donate:
Monetary donations can be made at MontanaRescueMission.org or mailed to PO Box 3232 (59103). Other items can be dropped off at one of the thrift store locations.
