Press Releases Press Release: Youth Homes Raises $100,000 for the Missoula Marathon Run4Kids. The most it’s raised in 19 years! July 1, 2026 by Tia For nearly 20 years, Youth Homes has partnered with the Missoula Marathon to help kids facing abuse, neglect, emotional trauma, and substance use issues. This year, Youth Homes raised over $100,000, the highest in the history of the partnership. “We are so grateful for this long-standing partnership with Run Wild Missoula and the Missoula Marathon,” […] Read more »
Articles News Youth Homes raises record $100,000 through Missoula Marathon Run4Kids July 1, 2026 by Tia MISSOULA, Mont. — Youth Homes raised a record-breaking $100,000 through this year’s Missoula Marathon Run4Kids fundraiser, marking the most money collected in the partnership’s nearly 20-year history. The annual fundraiser supports Youth Homes programs for children and teens facing abuse, neglect, emotional trauma and substance use issues. This year, 64 Run4Kids participants exceeded the program’s minimum […] Read more »
Articles News Missoula Marathon Runners Race for Local Youth in Crisis June 25, 2026 by Tia MISSOULA — When thousands of runners take to the streets this weekend for the Missoula Marathon, 60 participants will be running for more than personal records or Boston Marathon qualifying times. For the 19th consecutive year, Youth Homes has partnered with the marathon through its “Run for Kids” team, raising funds for children facing abuse, neglect and emotional […] Read more »
Articles News Community Spotlight: Youth Homes June 16, 2026 by Tia Youth Homes is a nonprofit that supports children and teens who face abuse, neglect, emotional trauma and substance use issues in Western Montana. The organization is opening a new therapeutic shelter, the Birnbaum Youth Home, in September that will support youth in crisis. There are several ways to support Youth Homes. Western Cider is hosting […] Read more »
Events Western Cider Grateful Glass Fundraiser June 1, 2026 by Tia Western Cider is proud to host the Youth Homes for June’s GRATEFUL GLASS – our way of contributing to the stewards of our community that we are dedicated to help succeed. Here’s how it works: Youth Homes will receive $1 from every glass sold on every TUESDAY of June. At the end of the month […] Read more »
Articles News Missoula Marathon sells out with a record-breaking number of racers May 21, 2026 by Tia The Missoula Marathon is officially sold out over a month before race day. According to organizers, a record-breaking 1,700 runners signed up to cross the starting line. The 26.2-mile race is drawing people to Missoula from all over the world. Run Wild Missoula said participants will come from all 50 states and 11 different countries. […] Read more »
Articles News Missoula Rotary volunteers clean Missoula marathon route May 18, 2026 by Tia MISSOULA, MT — Jackson Crawford and Kiona Stenerson from two of Missoula’s Rotary clubs turned litter along Mullan Road into something meaningful, organizing a cleanup of the first 11 miles of the upcoming Missoula Marathon route. The effort connects Run Wild Missoula, Rotary’s Epic Day of Service, and a shared mission to support youth at […] Read more »
Articles News New Missoula youth shelter to provide more bed space April 30, 2026 by Tia Kids living in abusive homes or who are going through the court system sometimes don’t have anywhere to stay. When that happens, specialized youth shelters care for them, but beds can be full. There are currently seven youth shelter facilities statewide. They serve kids who have nowhere to go, said Amy Schaer, CEO of Youth […] Read more »
Articles News A shelter, a legacy and a life devoted to kids April 30, 2026 by Tia Last week, I had the honor of attending and speaking at a campaign kickoff event for Youth Homes to raise the final funds needed to complete a new therapeutic crisis shelter for kids. Geoff Birnbaum, my dad, served for 42 years as executive director of Youth Homes. Even after his retirement, he remained deeply involved—attending […] Read more »
Articles News Youth organization fundraising for new crisis shelter April 24, 2026 by Tia Teens in crisis in Missoula have limited places to go beyond the emergency room and juvenile detention, said Amy Schaer, CEO of Youth Homes. “An alternative is needed to best serve those kids in a way that can help get the crisis resolved but also support set up for those next steps,” Schaer told Montana […] Read more »
