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Governor Gianforte Spotlights Nonprofit Serving Children in Foster Care
HELENA, Mont. – Marking the 11th day of his third annual 12 Days of Giving campaign, Governor Greg Gianforte today spotlighted the work of Promise686 to strengthen families and serve children in Montana’s foster care system.
“Adoption is a precious, life-changing gift. Thanks to nonprofits like Promises686, families are better supported to open their happy, healthy, loving homes to children,” Gov. Gianforte said. “As our 12 Days of Giving comes to a close, I encourage folks to support Promises686 as they work year-round to strengthen Montana families and connect children to loving homes.”
Gov. Gianforte talking with a family at an adoption roundtable in Missoula in November 2023
Launched in 2021, Promise686 supports foster, adoptive, and biological families and helps connect children in Montana’s foster care system to permanent, loving homes.
In 2023, Promise686 has served more than 485 Montana children, having an economic impact of nearly $154,500.
“Can you imagine a world where every child can grow up in a safe, loving, forever family? This is the vision of Promise686 Montana,” said Aaron Scofield with Promise686 Montana. “Every year, children in Montana face the challenges of our foster care system. Promise686 Montana is dedicated to mobilizing churches to come alongside child welfare agencies and to support foster, adoptive, and biological families right in their own community.”
He continued, “With nearly 2,200 children in foster care system today, our need for our action is urgent. Let’s work together to see every child grow up in a safe, loving, forever family.”
For churches, individuals, or nonprofit organizations looking to get involved and support Promise686, visit promise686.org/montana.
Running through mid-December, the governor’s 12 Days of Giving campaign will highlight the work of a dozen organizations serving Montanans.
On the 1st Day of Giving, the governor contributed a quarter of his annual governor’s salary to Hope Pregnancy Ministries in Kalispell.
On the 2nd Day of Giving, the governor launched the third annual food drive among state agencies and encouraged Montanans to give to the Montana Food Bank Network or their local food bank.
On the 3rd Day of Giving, the governor contributed a quarter of his annual governor’s salary to Hi-Line Home Programs in Sidney.
On the 4th Day of Giving, the governor encouraged Montanans to support Eagle Mount as it empowers Montanans living with disabilities through outdoor and indoor recreational opportunities.
On the 5th Day of Giving, the governor and first lady donated new, unwrapped toys to the Helena-area Marine Corps Toys for Tots and encouraged Montanans to donate to their local campaign.
On the 6th Day of Giving, the governor contributed a quarter of his annual governor’s salary to The LifeGuard Group in Missoula.
On the 7th Day of Giving, the governor promoted blood donation through the American Red Cross of Montana and encouraged eligible Montanans to donate blood.
On the 8th Day of Giving, the governor encouraged support for Montana service members, veterans, first responders, and their families through Impact Montana.
On the 9th Day of Giving, the governor encouraged support for One Heart Warriors as the nonprofit serves our tribal communities.
On the 10th Day of Giving, the governor encouraged support for farmers and ranchers living with a disability or illness through the Cutting Fences Foundation.
On the 11th Day of Giving, the governor encouraged Montanans to support Promise686 as it serves children in Montana’s foster care system.