United Way of Missoula County

08/26/2026

Join us in wishing a happy birthday to our Project Tomorrow Montana Coordinator, Jackie! We’re so lucky to have your energy, dedication, and creativity on our team!

08/25/2026

We are saddened to hear of the passing of Dolly Parton. Through Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, she gave millions of children the gift of books, imagination, and the belief that their dreams could be possible. Thank you for showing us that one act of generosity can shape generations.

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

08/22/2026

Happy 4-year workiversary, Jackie!

As our Project Tomorrow Montana Coordinator, Jackie brings dedication, compassion and heart to the important work of su***de prevention and education in our community. We’re so grateful to have her on our team!

08/18/2026

Come celebrate 95 years with us at Downtown ToNight!

Join us this Thursday, August 20, as we team up with our friends at Big Dipper to debut a birthday cake flavor in honor of our 95th anniversary.

Stop by, grab a scoop, and help us celebrate 95 years of building a stronger Missoula County. We’d love to see you there!

08/17/2026

Thank you, Missoula Chevrolet, for the continued support of our backpack program!

United Way of Missoula County passed out 700 backpacks filled with supplies on Thursday to schools in Missoula and Mineral counties. ⤵️ Find a link to the story in the comments.

08/14/2026

United Way and Missoula Chevrolet distributed 700+ free backpacks filled with school supplies to students in Missoula and Mineral counties.

08/13/2026

We’re grateful to Missoula Current for highlighting the work of the Veteran Housing Fund, a partnership between United Way of Missoula County and the City of Missoula’s Built for Zero program. The fund helps local veterans, like Jason, overcome barriers to stable housing and move toward a more secure future.

There are still veterans in our community who need support. Your gift to the Veteran Housing Fund can help provide critical assistance when it’s needed most. Give today! https://missoulaunitedway.org/donate

Marine Corps veteran Jason Howard worked tough jobs until an accident and legal trouble left him homeless. He's now on the road to recovery with stable housing in Missoula.

08/13/2026

Thank you to Missoula Motor Company for sponsoring another inspiring year of our Back-to-School Backpack Program!

Thanks to their generous support, more than 800 backpacks full of school supplies will be provided to students across Missoula and Mineral Counties, along with 100 additional units of academic supplies and 10 high-level graphing calculators to support local classrooms.

We’re grateful for partners like Missoula Motor Company who help make sure students have the supplies they need to start the school year ready to learn and succeed!

08/04/2026

Beat the heat and soak up the last few weeks of summer with August's free & low-cost activity calendar! https://www.5210letsmovemissoula.org/events