NeighborWorks Montana

REGISTER TODAY! The CSI is partnering with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), AARP Montana, Montana Senior Medicare Patrol - SMP, to host a webinar series educating Montanans on identifying the red flags of fraud and how to protect yourself. Scan the QR code or visit the link to register for one of these great opportunities to hear from the experts. November 18th @10:30 AM —https://bit.ly/3BxiJhO November 20th @ 5:30 PM—http://bit.ly/3BDdvRO November 21st @ 1:00 PM—https://bit.ly/4eOckxm #FraudAwareness #FraudAwarenessWeek #csimt

Several of our staff had the pleasure of traveling to Los Angles this week for the Opportunity Finance Network Conference. The conference included CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution) industry training, plenaries, and networking sessions. It was an incredible opportunity for professional development! #ofn40

We are excited to be the highlighted member of Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) this month! OFN is a national network that links investors with community development financial institutions (CDFIs) to provide financial services to underserved communities. Kaia, Mona, Hanna, and Danielle are in Los Angeles this week for the 2024 OFN Conference which also marks 40 years of OFN. https://lnkd.in/gte9xgdW #ofn40

Join Kaia and others at "The Montana Housing Crisis: Can Supply Meet Demand?" conference, a public event addressing Montana's housing affordability challenges. Taking place in Bozeman on November 18-19, the conference will showcase diverse and expert perspectives on the state's housing crisis and explore potential solutions. For more information and to purchase tickets: https://shorturl.at/OKwit #Montana Montana State University-Bozeman Burton K. Wheeler Center Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

We are excited to announce that our Homeownership Director, Hanna Tester, has been appointed to HUD's Housing Counseling Federal Advisory Committee! The Committee serves a critical advisory role to HUD by helping shape the direction of its Housing Counseling Program and providing guidance on how to better serve prospective buyers, homeowners, and renters with their housing needs. Congratulations and thanks for all you do, Hanna! U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Old Hellgate Village in Missoula officially became the 22nd Resident Owned Community in Montana yesterday! Stayed tuned in the coming days as we share more about this manufactured home community. ROC USA

Please note that we will be closed on Monday, October 12 for Indeginous Peoples' Day and will reopen on Tuesday, October 13 with normal business hours.

We’re excited to announce the launch of the Missoula Housing Impact Fund! Modeled after the successful Gallatin Housing Impact Fund, which NeighborWorks Montana and partners established in Bozeman, this new initiative shares a similar structure and goals. The Missoula fund aims to raise $10 million to support affordable housing both within the city and county. We are thrilled to share that an anonymous donor has already contributed $5 million, specifically designated for housing projects within the city limits. "This housing fund represents a collaborative effort to create sustainable housing solutions that benefit our entire community. With the support of local partners and generous donors, this fund will help address the critical housing challenges faced by many residents." NWMT Executive Director, Kaia Peterson. https://lnkd.in/dxsbK52T #missoula #Montana

Today is World Mental Health Day, and this year's focus is on mental health in the workplace. As a statewide organization with staff spread across Montana, one way we prioritize our team’s well-being is by creating intentional opportunities to connect with each other. Connection plays a crucial role in supporting mental health, so it’s important for us to foster that sense of community within our team. Working from home can sometimes feel isolating, and we often miss the organic moments of connection that happen in a shared office environment. To address this, we make it a point to bring our entire team together at least once a year, while also encouraging department gatherings to celebrate accomplishments and stay connected. This is just one of the ways NeighborWorks Montana supports our staff. How does your organization prioritize employee mental health? #MentalHealthMatters #SelfCareAtWork #WorkLifeBalance #Montana

Housing Counselor Day honors the dedicated housing counselors who work tirelessly to ensure that everyone has access to a safe and stable home. We are deeply grateful to our network of housing counselors in Montana for their invaluable efforts in helping people secure rentals, purchase homes, and gain the financial knowledge needed to achieve their goals. HRDC District 7 Community Action Agency, Community Action Partnership of Northwest Montana, Homeword, NeighborWorks Great Falls, Great Northern Development Corporation, HeadwatersRCD, HRDC, Rocky Mountain Development Council, Inc, Rural Dynamics, Salish and Kootenai Housing Authority, and Northern Cheyenne Tribal Housing Authority