June 2025

Dear WFM Friends and Supporters,

Last year marked a powerful milestone for the Women’s Foundation of Montana- 25 years! 

Thanks to your support, WFM is a permanent resource for gender equity in Montana. Together, we invest in a network of leaders and organizations that work to expand access to healthcare, economic opportunities, leadership, and safety for women and girls.

By now, you’ve likely received our 2024 Impact Report - a celebration of the hope, vision, and persistence behind WFM's work. Inside, you'll find stories of transformation, from rural girls building lasting community through the Girls Leadership Program, to doulas being uplifted by Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies, to innovative solutions for child care from Central Montana Childcare Alliance. These stories show the real impact of coming together to strengthen our communities. We hope you see your impact on every page.

As we look to the next 25 years, our commitment is unwavering. We’ll keep backing women leaders and bold organizations, so every woman in Montana has the chance to thrive.

Thank you for being part of this work. 

With gratitude,

2024 Impact Report Article Highlight

During Pride Month, we are proud to uplift the work of our grantee, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Montana, whose tireless advocacy supports the rights, health, and dignity of all Montanans.

Fighting for Reproductive Health Care Changes but Never Stops

Reproductive health care is a significant aspect of life for women, whether in menopause, in their early 20s, or building their families with the help of medical technologies like IVF.

The fight for access to care has taken many forms over the years, from mobilizing a group of mothers to advocate for birth control, to protesting on the steps of the Supreme Court, to registering voters.

For more than 55 years, Planned Parenthood Advocates of Montana (PPAMT) has been there for every fight, advocating loudly for the high-profile issues like abortion access as well as the quieter, yet equally important, struggles to ensure everyone has access to reproductive health care with Title X funding. The work is ongoing and constantly evolving. Grant funding from WFM supports PPAMT’s ability to adapt to and engage young people in advocacy in ways that are meaningful to them.

In the past year, PPAMT has been working with young people on college campuses with energy they haven’t seen in decades. “It is clear that Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization awakened people to the fragility of our reproductive rights and other fundamental human rights,” says Martha Fuller, PPAMT Executive Director.

PPAMT is helping campus organizers break molds and find new, innovative, and often digital ways to connect with their peers. They engaged voters in every county of the state to pass CI-128, and are building the relationships essential to ensure everyone has access to health care, reproductive rights, and the freedom to choose their own paths without stigma or shame.

WFM Grantees News and Opportunities

Code Girls United has many summer camp options this summer! Visit their website for details on locations and times! In Kalispell, they’ve partnered up with 'Girls on the Run' also they have their Cyber Security camp options around the state as well.

Domestic and Sexual Violence Services invites you to join us for a discussion on elder abuse on July 15th from 4 pm-5 pm at the Red Lodge Senior Center.

Anyone in the community is welcome to participate. They encourage older adults, elders, caregivers, senior center staff, and CART volunteers and staff to attend. Please RSVP by July 11th to ehickson@dsvsmontana.org. 

Red Ants Pants Foundation is looking for passionate women mentors to join their Girls Leadership Program — an inspiring, hands-on experience designed to uplift young women as they explore their leadership identity and strengthen their voice.

Retreat-style sessions that are interactive, empowering, and deeply impactful are the heart of this program.

You don’t need to have all the answers — just listen, support, and grow alongside these young leaders. Apply to be a mentor today and help shape the leaders of tomorrow.

Hiring help — without breaking the bank!

Join Rocky Mountain Women’s Business Center for a practical session on recruiting on a budget, writing effective job postings, conducting smart interviews, and creating a smooth onboarding process.

Learn how to attract the right talent for your business — even with limited resources.

• Date: Tuesday June 24th, 2025
• Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
• Location: Online via Zoom

Perfect for small business owners ready to grow their team the smart way! https://bit.ly/3HBVZQY

WFM is a powerful force for philanthropy in Montana because of your support. WFM grantees lead the way in creating strong communities that work for women and girls.

Learn more about WFM grantees here and see our 2024 funding summary.