How to get involved— ANNUAL REPORT 2013 • Join us for the Health and Community Resource Fair on May 3, 2014 Promoting a Vibrant Future • Host a house party and invite friends to learn more about SGHW • Become a Community Sustainer or Community Investor with a monthly or multi-year pledge • Become involved and volunteer • Participate in the Raw Deal Run Community Fundraiser “ H av i n g S G H W a s o u r f i s c a l u s. ” r o f sponsor . . . is a win-win e ianc Post Office Box 517 116 West Second Ave. Big Timber, MT 59011 er All StreetDogDesign.com (406) 932 3090 www.sghw.org o n , S w e e t G ra s s C a n c Designed by: – Linda Lars What impact have you made by supporting Sweet Grass Health & Wellness? Community Challengers Campaign Donors* Anonymous (3) Big Timber Ace Hardware The McKnight Ranch Jay & Kristine Vallandingham Anonymous (5) Cookie Agnew Clayr and Betty Alexander Robert and Yvonne Armstrong Leonard Baluski Carrie Bice Gordon and Bev Boyd Kris Bridge BTL Endowment Fund Crazy Mountain Chiropractic Jake and Pat Dews Courtney Elgen Jim and Shirley Esp Buzz Finn Jacki Franklin John and Cathe Giesecke Joseph and Joan Hansen Homestead B & B Ronald and Phyllis Jarrett Elaine Johnson Wick Krieg and Cheryl Christman Bronc Maloney McLeod Resort Tina Mundy John and Peggy Munis Newton Family Fund Claire (Deede) Phillips Ron and Judy Riter Ken and Lesa Stockwell Alice Tyler Jonathon and Joan VanDaveer George Wanlass and Karen Carson Mark and Kathy Wilkins Friends of the Match Fund Welcome to the 2013 Annual Report for the community. Thank you for taking the time to read about Sweet Grass Health and Wellness’ accomplishments this past year. In 2013 . . . Our Raw Deal Run Community Fundraising Campaign: • Raised more than $74,000 to benefit 18 local organizations and programs • Encouraged community-wide fundraising efforts • Optimized donor dollars with the Community Challenge Match Fund, which allows funds raised by organizations during the campaign to be matched by funds raised in the Match Fund m a s p na ro g e d je c t $1 si n 2 36,5 01 82 3. • Promoted the community of Big Timber by bringing in over 200 participants from across the state HW r it G S fo Our Fiscal Sponsorship Program: • Provided a total of 10 projects the capacity to pursue their mission and provide services to the community of Big Timber • Awarded funds to a young local musician to purchase a new tuba through Big Timber Creative Arts • Provided 5 families with support through Sweet Grass Cancer Alliance • Recycled over 15,000 pounds of electronics at no cost to the residents of Big Timber through Sweet Grass Recycle American Bank B Bar Ranch Peter Becken Mike and Carol Bertolino Doug Brekke Greg and Dawn Curry Roger and Lila Diemert Bill and Betsy Donald Doric Lodge/ Masons Russ and Eileen Ewan Joseph and Joan Hansen Skip and Meg Herman Tucker and Charlotte Johnson Walter and Eunice Kirkpatrick Laurie Parrent Stillwater Mining Company The Raw Deal Run Community Fundraiser is an efficient and effective way to celebrate a collaborative and communitywide effort toward philanthropic giving. *Please note: This only includes donors to SGHW through the Raw Deal Run Community Fundraiser. The whole thing was just fabulous. We all did so well! — Nancy Snyder Friends of the Library In 2013, Sweet Grass Health & Wellness provided a nonprofit home and back office for ten projects. Active 4 Life Big Timber After School Club Big Timber Creative Arts Big Timber Soccer Club The Community Thrift Shoppe Crazy Mountain Wrestling Club Mini Movers Sweet Grass Cancer Alliance SGHS Partners in Education Sweet Grass Recycle HOW we spent to meet our mission 2013 84% Individual/Small Business Contributions 12% General/ Admin 12% 4% Fundraising Fees for Service • More than 300 community members attended • Increased access to preventive health screenings such as blood draws, skin cancer screenings and hearing tests • Encouraged bike safety, giving away 42 youth bike helmets 4% Gifts Inkind 84% Project Income 2013 28% Fees for Service 2% Our Health and Community Resource Fair: 6 3 1 p e o p l e a t te n d e d S G H W e n t s. d ev p ro gra m s a n Events 26% Individual/ Small Business Contributions 24% 4% Nonprofit Support State 5% Foundation/ Trust 11% Programs and Projects Local Government We want you to be confident that your investment in us is put to good use. That is why we carry out our work with a deep commitment to accountability and transparency. If you have any questions about how we operate and how we use your donations, please contact us. • Promoted the well-being of our community Working with SGHW is a great experience. We enjoy working with a group that supports not only our program, but the community we live and work in! —Jennifer Tulley Big Timber After School Club Our Other Efforts: • Subsidized the rent and utilities for the Community Thrift Shoppe, allowing them to donate their proceeds to Hearts and Hands Hospice, Big Timber Community Food Bank, and the Senior Pantry • Administered Connect*Network*Learn training opportunities for local non-profits and community members. Thank you to the 96 volunteers who assisted with our programs and events in 2013! A Community of Support 190 donors contributed to SGHW and 70 businesses sponsored SGHW programs and events in 2013. SGHW is grateful for the gifts received in 2013 from the following generous donors. Community Investor Community Leader Community Friend Inkind Anonymous Mimi Cremer Paula Curtin Bill and Betsy Donald Mark and Bonnie Josephson Lily Kinross-Wright Ursula Ostneberg Jonathon and Joan VanDaveer Jeffery and Victoria WilsonCharles Thomas and Meredith Brokaw Roger and Shirley Christman Ed and Nancy Clement George Frank Barry and Eleanor Hall Joseph and Joan Hansen Sally Indreland George and Susan Matelich Anonymous (4) Jim and Alex Amonette David and Mary Anderson Leonard Baluski Charles and Alice Bassett Marcella Bernethy Dennis Birchell and Alecia LaRue Bob and Donia Bovee Katie Bovee Bobbi Carriker Rocco and Annie Carroccia Jake and Pat Dews Ruth Drange John and Stoney Esp Jim and Bobbie Fellows Buzz Finn Brian and Mary Ann Finnan Dan and Beth Groshens Linda Halstead-Acharya Gerald and Jan Hauge Jack Hines and Jessica Zemsky Steve and Linda Johnson Gudrun Kelly Walter and Eunice Kirkpatrick Shirley Layne Jeff and Theresa Lewis Little Blue House Brandi Melo Lynn and Carol Morris Tina Mundy Patricia Myers Alycia Nathe Ruth O’Sullivan Megan O’Toole John and Diane Ronneberg Jim and Alta Scholten Butch and Joan Schwers Sigrid Smith Maxine Tronrud Tumblewood Teas Kim and Ann Tyler Sox Ullman Henry and Lorraine Valgamore Holly and Wes Wagenaar Erik J Wood Millie Woolley Active 4 Life Acupuncture Healing Center, P.L.L.C. American Legion Post #19 Big T IGA Big Timber Carnegie Library Big Timber Civic Center Big Timber Grade School Big Timber Lutheran Church Bill’s Place Dave and Sherry Bjorndal Blake Nursery Boulder Valley Baptist Church Community Thrift Shoppe Crazy Crust DoTERRA DoTerra Essential Oils Courtney Elgen Evangelical Church Eye Care Professionals First Congregational United Church of Christ Freedom Reigns, LLC Frosty Freez Holly Glaze Gusts of Big Timber Whitney Harris Haugan’s Electric Cathy Henry Daryl and Chris Hodges Community Sustainer Alex Blake Ethel Chapel Pam DiMercurio Mary Jo Engle Lynn and Judy Hunt Wick Krieg and Cheryl Christman Shirley MacNamara Alycia Nathe Mark Norem Real Estate and Livestock Andy and Kendra McDonnell Ruth O’Sullivan Peggy Owens Cindy Webber Suzanne Wilson Community Benefactor Anonymous David Noll Claire (Deede) Phillips Sam and Robin Phares Community Patron Steve and Jeane Aller Terry and Jill Baird Bob and Susan Burch Elise Donohue David Grusin and Nan Newton Heaney Family Fund Jim and Toni Lusk Tom and Laurie McGuane Walt and Kathy Snodell Community Supporter Mike and Carol Bertolino Francis and Sandi Blake Cayuse Livestock Company Roger and Lila Diemert Wyatt and Stacy Donald Mary Ann Duffey Linda Ellis Keith and Marie Engle Warren and Riza Gilpin Ben Green Jane Hallquist Paul and Ellie Hawks Jon and Mary Heinemann John and Kathryn Heminway Ralph Holman Kathy Jones Diane Kamp Phyllis Kemph William and Michele Kotowicz Philip and Cindy Land Dave and Emily Larson Lisa Mason Lauren McMullen Geneva Price Tom and Betty Roe Margaret R Rosenberry Rodger and Sue Schlickeisen Janet Schroeder Jason and Kristin Schwers Chad and Corry Seitz Farwell Smith and Linda McMullen Spring Creek Campground Dale and Barb Teachout The Fort Alice Tyler Jay and Kristine Vallandingham Dale and Margaret Vermillion Mark and Kathy Wilkins Iron Star Pizza Co. Johnny’s Java Josephson Law Firm Julia Turner Nutrition Kitchen Band Monte Koch Wick Krieg and Cheryl Christman Ashley Laubach Little Timber Preschool Brad McCann McLeod Resort Microsoft Norwex Cleaning Products Obvious Advertising Oie Motor Company Overland Golf Course Laurie Parrent REI Bozeman RoadID Alexandra Sees Shear Chaos St. Joseph’s Catholic Church Sweet Grass Co. Right to Life Sweet Grass Co. Chamber of Commerce Dale and Barb Teachout The Grand Hotel Thirsty Turtle Tavern and Grill Heather Thomasson Timber Bar Timber Trails Rod Tochihara Triangle Communications Tumblewood Teas Suzanne Wilson Program/Event Sponsor American Bank B Bar Ranch Big T IGA Big Timber Ace Hardware Big Timber Glass Big Timber Meats Billings Clinic Bill’s Place Blake Nursery Brewer Dental Center Jan Brown Dr. Kent Brown Dr. Robert Bryan Cayuse Livestock Company Citizens Bank & Trust Co. Color Shop Crazy Mountain Chiropractic Crazy Mountain Museum Crazy Mountain Stockgrowers Association Dean Hendrickson Insurance Bill and Betsy Donald DoTERRA Duff Norton Air Motor Jack Co. Frosty Freez Gusts of Big Timber Halverson Ranch Philip and Mary Hathaway Hearts and Hands Hospice Holmes and Turner CPAs Indreland Ranch Julia Turner Nutrition Laverell’s Septic and Portables Lazy J Motel Little Timber Quilts and Candy Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame Montana Timing Systems Mark Norem Real Estate and Livestock McLeod Resort Michael Douglas Ranch Northwestern Energy Obvious Advertising Pioneer Meats Pioneer Medical Center RC Auto Body Republic Services of MT SK Ranch/Knoll Red Angus JK Schwers Ranch Sonny Todd Real Estate South Central Montana Regional Mental Health Center St Vincent Healthcare Outreach Services Stenberg Funeral Home Stephens Auto Supply Stillwater Mining Company Sweet Grass County Environmental Health Sweet Grass Health Care Foundation T. Baird Construction The Firehouse The Fort The Grand Hotel The Land Brokers Real Estate The Raw Deal Ranch Thirsty Turtle Tavern and Grill Tom Roe and Son Construction Town Pump Charitable Foundation Triangle Communications Ullman Lumber Co Cindy Webber Yellowstone Country Motors Yellowstone Feed In Honor of Jeane Aller John and Kathryn Heminway Ethel Chapel Linda Ellis Cheryl Christman Jay and Kristine Vallandingham Charles and Jerilyn Estep Lynn and Judy Hunt Sam and Robin Phares Margaret Rosenberry Suzanne Wilson Alycia Nathe In Memory of Bill Bernethy Marcella Bernethy Edith Engle Keith and Marie Engle Roger Engle Keith and Marie Engle Wright and Hazel Ewan Russ and Eileen Ewan Sonny Faw Ruth Drange Bizz Green Rodger and Sue Schlickeisen Abigail Hansen Joseph and Joan Hansen Frank McKnight McKnight Ranch Bob Woolley Millie Woolley We are truly grateful for each donation. Every attempt is made to report with accuracy, but errors may occur. We apologize for any misspellings or omissions. Space limitations do not allow us to list gifts received for our projects. Please contact us with any corrections.