1 in 5 Montana children live in families who struggle to provide enough food on a regular basis. That is over 22%, or 48,000. MFEC is excited to share that The Montana Partnership to End Childhood Hunger (MT-PECH) has mini-grants available to support activities that further the goals included in their 10 Step Plan to End … Continue reading Mini Grants Available to Help End Childhood Hunger
A Point In Time Survey: Because Everyone Counts
On January 29th, at 6:30pm we invite you to join Challenge Helena in the “point in time” survey in partnership with the United Way of Lewis and Clark Area. We will gather on the lower level of the Carroll College Commons (directions here), then disperse throughout assigned neighborhoods in Helena to conduct community canvasing on the … Continue reading A Point In Time Survey: Because Everyone Counts
Build financial education into your business plan
Happy New year! We thought you’d be interested in the following article from American Banker magazine which shows that financial literacy is a key component in the success of a business. Overall, many banks are increasing financial education to bring in traditionally "unbanked or underbanked" consumers. Read on, or find the article here. Build financial … Continue reading Build financial education into your business plan