Alternatives is the nation's only gay owned and operated alcohol, drug and mental health program whose leadership has provided over 30 years of pride and service to the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Community. Alternatives specializes in treating HIV/AIDS-related grief and loss. Our HIV specialists are available to address all medical concerns. Medicare and most insurance accepted. JCAHO accredited. Alternatives has been a leader in the treatment of crystal meth and has actively addressed the crisis through community based forums. In addition, we have nationally renowned clinicians trained in sexual compulsivity, trauma, and abuse issues.

The Montana Community Foundation (MCF) serves as a center for philanthropy in Montana, working with donors, charitable organizations and communities to provide simple and effective ways to give back to Montana. MCF manages more than $175 million in assets and administers more than 1,400 charitable funds and planned gifts. Since 1988, MCF has reinvested more than $100 million in Montana through grants, scholarships, and annual endowment distributions.

Our Mission Respecting the dignity of every person, LiftUp serves our community by providing resources and assistance to meet basic human needs and strengthen self-sufficiency.

I am born event planner & high-fiving fundraising girl on a mission to rally supporters for our Clubs. As a young professional in the Black Hills Area, I strive to build lasting connections and networks through a shared interest. I believe the betterment of our community starts with giving back and creating passion in everything we do. I enjoy advocating for kids and developing and maintaining fulfilling, meaningful relationships with hundreds of donors, volunteers & board members. I love a good party, in fact, I put on 10 stewardship & fundraising shindigs in support of the Clubs. When it comes to fundraising and stewardship, I believe that gratitude is part of the asking, the key to donor loyalty is becoming your supporter's biggest fan, and creativity and personality is the best way to make your organization stand out.At the Clubs, I implemented comprehensive fundraising and development strategies to increase donor engagement and achieve fundraising goals. I did this through the Clubs' annual campaigns, special events, appeals & face-to-face solicitations, grant writing, marketing, social media, cultivation, and stewardship. I worked alongside Unit Directors to help create innovative and inclusive programming for youth. As well as provided administrative support functions to the Executive Director, Board of Directors and three volunteer resource development committees in the communities of Hill City, Lead-Deadwood and Hot Springs. I am passionate about this work and am proud to have served our Club members and communities throughout the Black Hills. I love building community and helping create better futures for kids in the Black Hills. HERE'S WHAT I DID- Event Management - Once I hosted two HUGE events in one day! - Marketing & Communications - Graphic Design, Social Media, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Public Relations, Networking, Website Development - Fundraising & Development - Public Speaking - Organizational Change- Grant Writing

Bright Academy offers a rich and challenging curriculum for dyslexic children. Our class sizes are very small. We assess the student’s weaknesses as well as strengths to determine a starting point in all of the instructional areas. Each child is unique in their abilities and challenged accordingly. The goal for the students is to be successful and competent learners. At Bright Academy, the accent is on the positive. Students find the pleasure of working with other bright and talented dyslexic kids like themselves. We encourage students to discover their talents, and develop their own learning style. Bright Academy is designed specifically for the young dyslexic student and the curriculum is based on current scientific reading research. Intensive reading intervention is provided through daily dyslexia therapy sessions using Orton-Gillingham based instruction delivered by dyslexia therapists. Small class sizes allow the teacher/therapist to address the needs that are unique to the dyslexic child. Dyslexa Therapy / Reading Classes are offered for Homeschool students. When the children come to us, although very bright, they are usually discouraged with school and have become ‘followers’ of their peers. They have struggled so much in school to keep up, many have ‘shut down’ and quit trying. We, at Bright Academy, assess each child when they come in and build a program designed for him/her. Many language skills, social studies and science concepts are taught ‘whole group’ with certain expectations for each grade level. We instruct and monitor each child as they complete tasks to insure learning is taking place and benchmark goals are being met. It is the goal of the Bright Academy’s program for each child to become independent learners so they can be successful when returning to the regular classroom.