January 2022
United Moments with UWYC
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Kim's Corner
It’s the start of a New Year. Are you full of hope or full of doubt? Energized or reluctant? Optimistic, pessimistic, or somewhere in between? United Way of Yellowstone County is starting the year off with positivity, inspiration, and hope. Optimism is the most important mindset, attitude, and outlook on life to have.
As we kick off the New Year, how are you going to channel your optimism? One way to channel this is through sharing your time and talents with others. Everyone has passions that can be fulfilled through volunteering. This is the perfect time to get engaged in your community! See the Leadership Opportunities article for ways to engage in the progress of United Way of Yellowstone County. Make this the year to give more of yourself!
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Family with Just Serve Delivers 229 Pairs of Socks |
Thank you to the amazing anonymous family who decided to get involved with the Sock It To 'Em sock drive. They were searching for involvement opportunities on UWYC's Volunteer page and made it their goal to collect at least 200 pairs of socks. They ended up exceeding their goal by 29, gathering a total of 229 pairs of socks! Thank you for dedicating your time and efforts to the development of Yellowstone County! We salute you!
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Youth Volunteer Corps Spreads Holiday Cheer |
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Youth Volunteer Corps, a community service club for youth ranging from ages 11 to 18 sponsored by United Way's Volunteer Center, assembled 250 candygrams to accompany Meals on Wheels (Adult Resource Alliance) deliveries. They also made 50 Holiday Treat Bags for Tumbleweed's holiday party for users of their drop-in center.
The candygrams included small mixed candies wrapped together in cellophane bags with a holiday tag and the signature of the YVC member who assembled it.
The Holiday Treat Bags consisted of small bags filled with snacks such as raisins, candy canes, fruit gummies, and Rice Krispie treats, all adorned with hand-decorated cards and a note from the YVC member who created it.
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Underriner Motors Car Giveaway |
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Thanks to Bill, Mary, and Blake Underriner, as well as Underriner Motors employees, a gently-used and refurbished Honda Odyssey was given away to Jessica for the Underriner Motors Car Giveaway.
Jessica is a single mother of three children who was working hard to support her family, however the lack of a reliable vehicle created major challenges. Jessica’s previous car was totaled after hitting a deer, causing her to struggle to find transportation for the following year. Receiving this vehicle will change the lives of Jessica and her family as it will not only allow Jessica to maintain her employment, but it will also give their family the freedom of dependable transportation.
“Transportation is a key component to financial stability and career success,” says Kim Lewis, President and CEO at United Way of Yellowstone County. “Working with community partners and donors such as Underriner Motors improves our community and provides incredible relief for families in need.”
The vehicle is the tenth such gift that Underriner Motors has given away. United Way’s local non-profit partners were invited to submit nominations to United Way for potential candidates in need of transportation. The applications were vetted for eligibility and need by United Way. Underriner Motors employees made the final decision on the recipient and dedicated their personal time and money to assuring that the gently-used car is safe and reliable.
"The joy of seeing every one of the people who have received a car these ten years is just unbelievable. It's all employee driven too; they pick the person, they buy the presents... it's a really great thing," said Bill Underriner.
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Meet Our Newest CARE Academy Team Member |
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This is Ashlee Scherr, the newest addition to the CARE Academy team! Ashlee is Arrowhead Elementary's new Program Aide. She will assist in implementing student and special CARE activities, tutoring CARE Academy students during homework help time, and maintaining a safe and positive climate for students. |
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What inspired you to get involved?
I have a lot of younger cousins and I love children. I have a natural gift where children feel welcome around me.
What's your favorite song?
"Play It Again" by Luke Bryant.
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What three words would you use to define yourself?
Careful, selfless, and admirable.
What is your personal motto?
"The sun rises every day, but if you hide behind a wall, all you see is darkness."
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CARE Academy is hiring! Interested applicants should submit a resume and cover letter via email to [email protected] using “CARE Academy” in the subject line.
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Veterans Navigation Network Moves In |
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We are pleased to welcome Veterans Navigation Network (VNN) as our first tenant! VNN gives military veterans the support and resources to navigate their transition to civilian life. Click here or the button below for more information about VNN.
Did you know United Way has office space available to rent to nonprofit and government organizations that complement our mission? Our campus offers nearly 13,000 sq. feet of meeting and office space. The UWYC building offers the following common areas: lobby, restroom, kitchen, break room, and parking lot. The UWYC office space features:
- Welcoming working space with natural light
- Safe and adequate parking
- Adequate storage space and 3-car garage
- Attractive landscaping, with plenty of grass and a pond
- Technology infrastructure
- Access to conference rooms (at no additional charge)
- Up-to-date electric, plumbing and HVAC
- Weekly janitorial services
If you know of a nonprofit looking for office space or space to expand programming, contact Kim Lewis at
406-272-8501.
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Are you a game changer, a problem solver, or a difference maker? Join our volunteer community! Volunteers come from the business, health, social service, media, and government sectors as well as the community at large.
Benefits of Volunteer Leadership
- Develop and enhance leadership skills.
- Learn about opportunities to shape the community.
- Strengthen your own network of contacts.
- Volunteerism enhances your resume.
Qualifications and Attributes of Volunteer Leaders
- Passion for UWYC’s mission and vision.
- Desire to connect with community leaders to address complex community needs.
- Willingness to give of time, talents, and treasures to make a difference.
- A clean background check.
UWYC is recruiting for:
- Board of Directors
- Marketing/Communications Task Force
- Resource Development Committee
- Community Impact Committee
- Volunteer Center Advisory Council
- CARE Parent Advisory Council
- Governance & Nominating Committee
- Human Resources Task Force
If you have natural leadership skills, industry expertise, and networking connections that can help raise a nonprofit’s knowledge base and visibility.
If you are interested in becoming a board or committee member at UWYC, contact Kim Lewis at [email protected] or 406-272-8501.
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United Way of Yellowstone County is changing the way organizations, communities, schools, governments, and individuals work to fix complex social problems. Together, we can help every child and family succeed. UWYC is friendly, adaptive, and grounded in our core values: service-oriented, transparency, integrity, and respect. Aligning our values with action guides our service to the community and aids in the development of our culture.
Thank you for taking the actions needed as a donor, volunteer, and advocate to make our communities stronger. Without you, there’s no way this could happen, and we’re incredibly grateful to be your partner.
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How Did Your Investment Make A Difference? |
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Throughout 2020-2021, thanks to the investment of individuals and local businesses, United Way of Yellowstone County was able to give back to our community $2,444,716 in the form of allocations, designated donations, grants, in-kind and donated supplies, support of CARE Academy and local community support of health, education, and financial stability.
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2022 is the year for you to propel your purpose. United Way is a great place to work and we do great things for Yellowstone County! We have a deep passion for the work that we do and are looking for great people to join our team!
We offer competitive wages, flexible schedules, and a comprehensive benefits package for full time employees:
- 100% employer paid health/dental/vision premiums
- A minimum of 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 11 holidays
- 403(b) with 5% employer contribution and 5% employer match after the first year
- Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Energetic, creative, and passionate people can explore our job openings by clicking the button below!
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January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month |
Raise awareness of the threats and behavioral signs of victims suffering from human trafficking, as well as the predators conducting it.
Join us in combatting this global issue by mobilizing communities, sharing information, taking action, supporting coalitions, vitalizing public policy, and uniting with friends and neighbors to initiate global change. Stand strong with United Way, because we are #BetterTogether.
It's time to make a difference, not only in Yellowstone County, but all over the world.
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THANK YOU to to everyone who donated to the Barnes & Noble Book Drive! In total, 1352 books were collected and delivered to local agencies serving kids!
Additional thanks to these companies, groups, and individuals who have gone above and beyond to help further our mission in Yellowstone County by participating in Days of Caring Projects such as T-Shirts to Bags, Bags, Bags, Brighten a Day, and Sock It To 'Em this September through December. We appreciate you and all that you have done to improve our community! Thank you for caring:
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Alan Christensen
Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co.
Billings Federal Credit Union
BMO Harris Bank NA
Carlie Evans
CHS
COP Construction
DOWL
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Eide Bailly LLP
Exxon Mobil
First Interstate Bank, Heights
Just Serve
KOA
MSUB/Student United Way
Phillips 66
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Sanderson Stewart
Scheels All Sports
Target West
The Transition Network
This House of Books
US Navy
Wells Fargo (as individuals)
Youth Volunteer Corps
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Shout out to these donors who have invested in Yellowstone County's health, education, and financial stability efforts this past month! We appreciate your support and generosity! |
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Raye Atwood
Patricia A. Adam
Cheyenne G Aldrich
Duane Algaard
Anderson ZurMuehlen & Co.
Aubyn O. Anderson
Dominic Anderson
Dennis Andis
Patrick Angland
Anonymous
Mrs. Kimberly M. Anthony
Jeri Anton
Faranak Argani, MD
Stacey D. Arneson
Michele Arstein
Christine Arveschoug
Cynthia L. Asay
Associated Food Stores
Carol L. Atchison
Emily R. Austin
Jessica L. Austin
Ms. Deanna Sonju Avent
Alana Badgett
Mike J. Bailey
Josh T. Bantam
Ahnna K. Barnett
John D. Barnick
Maggie Barouich
Brett M. Bates
Christy Baxter
Samantha Baxter
Robert J. Bazant
Karlene Beam
Mrs. JoDell T. Beeler
Kali Bell
Tiffany L Bell
Michael D. Bertram
Shaun Biggerstaff
Heather C Blakesley
Rachel Blase
Cara L. Blaylock
Tyler M. Blood
Brooke Bloomenrader
Kami E. Bodine
Katy M. Boehm
Kim A. Boggess
Linda G. Boggio
Stephanie Bond
Lori R. Booke
Tom Boos
Nicole A Bottsford-Miller
Karen R. Bowers
Nadine H. Boyd
Gina M. Bradley
Damien L. Brockel
Gregory L. Brown
Marcella M. Brown
Nicole C. Brown
Richard K. Brown
Elizabeth M. Bruhaug
Nadine Bryant
Pete Buchanan
Kristin Burckley
Craig & Jennifer Burke
Dr. Michael S. Bush
Bryan K. Callahan
Michelle Callicott
Douglas R. Calvert
Peggy S. Canan
Gregory T. Capron
Wendy Y. Carlin
Dan Carter
Donald Casey
Desiree F. Caskey
Caterpillar Inc.
Mrs. Caaren L. Cerise
Colleen Cherry
Kristin Childers
Maria J. Christiaens
CHS, Inc.
Mona Clark
Holly L. Clemow
Bill & Anne Cole
Jenneta Conover
Keith W. Cook
Lanette Cook
Elizabet E. Cooke
COP Construction
Kelly D. Corne
Steve & Jennifer Corning
Catherine R. Cosby
Tonia Coulter
Joshua Craft
Inger L. Curtis
Gina Dahl
Crisi Davidson
Julie S. Dawkins
Luanne C. Day
Nicole M. DelCamp
Maurice P. Delcostello
Desarae L. Detling
Steve C. Dewar
Melissa Dewitt
Mike W. Dimich
Doc Harper`s Tavern
Brittany Dockter
Susan F. Doll
Julie K. Donald
Tricia Donaldson
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Rebecca Lynn Drake
Shelly L. Dunbar
Kelly J. Edgell
Mrs. Martha L. Edgmond
Katie Edwards
Tanner Edwards
Rebecca O. Egan
Tamara J. Egeland
Darrell & Sally Ehrlick
Mary S. Ekberg
Erin M. Elenbaas
Tiauna Ellerrued
Leslie R. Elmore
Amy Emineth
Deanna Emmett
Stacy D. Emmett
Gary G. Enstrom
Entre Technology Services
Maria Erickson
Amber L. Erlenbusch
Tammy J. Erlenbusch
Patrick E. Evans
ExxonMobil
Mrs. Margaret A. Fagan
Mark T. Fenn
Joan K. Ferguson
Samantha M. Finch
First Church of Christ Scientist
First Interstate Bank of Billings
Becca Fish
Jauntae M. Fisher
Lauri C. Fisher
Michael S. Fitch
Colby M. Fitzgerald
Lisa Foley
Linnea C. Forseth
James Forsyth
Kay Foster
Angeline M. Fox Wahl
Kelly D. Frank
Mrs. Stefeni S. Freese
Margaret R. Gallagher
Nancy J. Gallogly
Jennifer Gantz
Tasha Garfield
Tim J. Gaustad
Lisa Gernant
Patricia C. Gesuale
Ms. Teal Gibson
Edward Gillig
Hillary A. Gnerer
Dr. James S. Good
Deborah K. Goodell
Heidi Goodpaster
Kristy L. Goodson
Alissa A. Gray
Ann Marie Guelff
Shelby L. Guelff
Jessica L. Guenthner
Aidan D. Guthridge
Steve Haley
Randy Hammerquist
Anne K. Harper
Nancy J. Harris
Kaylene Hauck
Del S. Hauff
Rhonda A. Heidner-Hanson
Linda G. Heim
Lane Henke
Joan A. Hennager
Keyleigh M. Hennessy
Katria M. Heringer
Cynthia Herman
Rebecca J. Hert
Ms. Carol Highland-Fritz
David & Darleen Hilde
Lisa Hillis
Rachel N. Hiner
Theresa M. Hinz
Patti Hoerner
Chris Hoiness
Sydney E. Holte
Camilla M. Horn
Mark Horn
Dr. Robin S. Horrell
Emily R. Houston
Zandra L. Hubbs
Debbie Hughes
Jennifer M. Huppert
James Irwin
Kimberly A. Jakub
Eileen M. Jenks
Weston Jensen
John Deer Sales & Training
Mr. David & Judy L. Johnson
Kimberley Johnson
Jacob F. Jones
Kim Jones
Dian A. Josephson
Brian Kalloch
Thea N. Karamzadeh
April E. Keippel
Ashley M. Kennah
Karen L. Kennah
Will Kent
Tammie C. Kesler
Sheryl D. Killham
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Douglas Kirby
Dr. Lawrence W. Klee
Casey R. Klein
Kently H. Kliner
Christine M. Knote
Brenda M. Koch
Horton (Tony) B. Koessler
Nancy L. Kolb
Derick Kopp
Brandee J. Kottre
Pam J. Krogstad
Danny Kunsman
Mrs. Maureen M. Ladd
Kayla M. Ladson
Dean Lapke
Jessica R. Lee
Paula Lee
Gerard P. Leenheers
Mrs. Tegan J. Leffler
Katherine K. Lehman
Stacy J. Lemelin
Kim Lewis
Kyle A. Lewis
Joseph W. Lierow
Samantha J. Limesand
Janna Lind
Megan M. Lind
Dr. Jeffry O. Lindenbaum
Emily E. Little
Teresa M. Logan
Jacqueline M. Maiden
Kalcy B. Mallas
Matthew J. Mallick
Sandra Mammenga
Travis D. Manske
Dr. Benjamin Marchello
Lori Kay Marosok
Scott A. Marosok
Rebecca A. Marquez
Marsh & McLennan Co.
Lesley M. Martin Left Hand
Jill Mathew
Mary L. Matteson
Renee Maynard
Corey D. McIlvain
Sheila J. McLean
Tanya McWilliams
Pam S. Meier
Steven Melia
Brittney M. Mercier
Andrea S. Meyer
Ms. Jane G. Milder
Amber Miller
Kevin Miller
Mrs. Natalie A. Miller
Ms. Brittany Ann Minhas
Lynn A. Mitchell
Jennifer Mode
Geraldine Mollett
Kaitlin M. Monday
Joshua Monson
Kendra A. Moran
Sarah M. Moran
Madeline E Morgan
Sandy D. Morse
Linda Morton
Benjamin J. Mossman
Jennah M. Mumford
Kalli N. Murphy
Margaret A. Murry
Melanie C. Nafts
Ryan Nafts
Alice B. Nation
Caitlin Nation
Robbie Neihart
Anne M. Nelson
Shae Nielsen
Lynn M. Noland
Kathleen A. Nordahl
NorthWestern Energy
Alex C. Nunan
Kieran O`Mara
Deanna O`Neil
Ms. Claire Oakley
Nikki Olson
John V. Ostlund
Justin M. Owens
Mrs. Angie L. Paris
Mary D. Patterson
Cyndi M. Pearce
Brock T. Pearson
Lora J. Pederson
Paula Pederson
Pediatric Therapy Clinic
Celeste R. Peel
Seth Penninger
Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co.
Eileen Perea
Brian L. Petersen
Ms. Kimberly A. Petersen
Rebecca A Petersen
Douglas W. Pezoldt
Kathryn A. Pfaffinger
Ashlie M. Phares
Phillips 66 Billings Refinery
Cori L. Phillips
Richard Phillips
Rebecca Picchioni
Tim R. Pirtz
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Sarah E. Plath
Katelynn S. Platt
Chelsi Podoll
Sarah M. Powers
Lynne E. Puckett
Halle Putman
Jill Quade
Sara M. Quesenberry
Hannah Rader
Mikayla C. Ramaeker
Sidney Ramos
Ms. Lisa A. Ranes
Cindy Rawls
Raytheon
Deanna L. Redfern
Aimee L. Reinhardt
Patti Reisinger
Steven Restad
Bert Reyes
Rebecca L. Rhodes West
Karen Rice
Teri L. Richardson
Rebecca L. Rickett
Leslie Roche
Matt Rockeman
Valerie K. Ronquillo
Kevin Rookhuizen
Royal & Norma Johnson Charitable Foundation
Terry L. Ruff
Susan M. Runkle
Calli Rusche-Nicholson
Bret R. Rutherford
William Salminen
Darjeeling R. Salsbury
Sanderson Stewart
Robert L. Sanderson, Jr
Michael P. Sanderson
Pamela P. Sanderson
Shalom Santos
Lisa A. Saur
Lori R. Sawicki
Jake Schaack
Tonya L. Scheafer
Scheels All Sports
Kristina L. Scheppele
Nancy B. Schlicting
Michael A. Schmidt
Amy L. Schneider
Nicholas J. Scocozzo
Samatha Seader
Tehya Seaton
Cole J. Secor
Alan Selway
Jean M. Sewell
Mandeep Shergill
Vaughn Sheridan
Katie L. Sherrodd
Jon E. Sholley
Heidi J. Sikveland
Mrs. Paula M. Simcox
Linette B. Skinner
Jeff Smith
Michael & Lori Smith
Zoe Smith
Jenny L. Sneigoski
Jo Lynn Sommers
Shannon Spence
Karla A. Stanton
Kyla Steppler
Elisabeth A. Stone
Aileen Stonebraker
Julia Stovall
Janice M. Stow
Debra J. Strever
Megan L. Stricker
Madison M. Stutterheim
Maria Sugden
Julie K. Sullivan
Target Stores
Katie I. Tatum
Olivia A. Taylor
Zachary J. Taylor
Tamara M. Taylor
Kodi M Taylor-Falls Down
Joseph L. & Marie E. Templet
Michael E. Thayer
Laura A. Thompson
Matthew W. Thompson
Raquel Thompson
Vance Thurston
Mrs. Laura A. Tieszen
Morgan R. Titus
Beth I. Tocci
Amanda L. Todd
Lisa D. Torgerson
Meryn A Torne
Tracey Tounsley
John E. Traeger
Wayne A. Trafton
Savannah F. Traywick
Kristin Truscott
Ardell C. Trusty
Scott Turner
Cody L. Turnquist
Sandy R. Ulmer
Underriner Motors
Blake Underriner
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Does your family, service organization, social group or company want to give back to our community through volunteering? Click the picture above to view current volunteer opportunities in Yellowstone County!
If you would like your organization's opportunities listed, contact Pam:
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