Articles Missoula nonprofit needs donations to give group home and foster kids holiday outings December 16, 2025 by Kara A local nonprofit in Missoula, Youth Homes, is asking the community for help to try to give kids a break from the winter doldrums. Youth Homes has 30 young people living in group homes locally, and they’re also working with another 100 youth who are in the family care program, along with kids that are […] Read more »
Articles Former Youth Homes child donates $100,000 to help kids in crisis October 9, 2025 by Kara A record-breaking fundraising event for Youth Homes will help ensure more kids in crisis will get the help and support they need. The amazing part of this story is that a former Youth Home child went on to have a wonderful life and donated $100,000 in matching funds during the Oct. 4 fundraiser. He wants […] Read more »
Articles Missoula nonprofit seeking donations for back-to-school season August 19, 2025 by Kara Missoula nonprofit Youth Homes is looking for donations to help kids in their group home setting prepare to go back to school. The organization is asking for gift cards to local businesses to help finance getting new clothes for kids in their care, many of whom are facing abuse, neglect, emotional trauma, or substance abuse […] Read more »
Articles Nonprofit exploring youth housing project following report linking homelessness, criminal justice involvement July 2, 2025 by Kara Living independently for the first time can be challenging for many young adults, but those involved in the foster care or justice system are especially vulnerable to homelessness, according to a new report. Young adults aging out of foster care often have no credit or rental history and limited finances, like many 18-year-olds looking for […] Read more »