Northwest Montana Veterans Stand Down

During 2023, the organization received a total of 251,635 lbs. Of nutritional food for our Veterans and their immediate families. A total of 2,014 veteran households, representing 3,684 individuals, received 154,508 pounds of food. We provided 217 holiday boxes to each qualifying family, along with a trip to "santa's workshop" for presents that includes 161 children received gifts. They were able to clothe and furnish 162 households, representing men, women and children of all ages for a total valued at $10,321.25the organization also helped 1,919 individuals either borrowed or purchased medical equipment

In september 2018, the organization initiated a lease of state land with camp facilities with the intent to improve the property to eventually provide rehabilitation and counseling to Veterans and their families in a peaceful setting over the next three years. Since initiating the lease, the organization has started work to bring the camp back to functioning status as it was previously dormant for 12 years.in 2023, the organization is continuing to develop the camp sites in the campground area working with lake county to meet the subdivision rules to open the campground. The wastewater system has been upgraded and approved by the state inspector with recommended repairs. Continuing to work with deq to get the public water system approved to meet the subdivision rules set by lake county. New wells and pumps installed. Monthly water testing began in february to meet the requirements for pws water system. Hired an architect to begin the remodel of the lodge building and upgrades to meet current code requirements along with maintenance and upgrading of the existing buildings and grounds. The camp housed homeless Veterans as volunteers who helped with forest stewardship and fire mitigation.