Soft Landing Missoula

Soft Landing Missoula Our vision is to help Missoula be a welcoming, supportive and informed community that can assist refugees to integrate and thrive.

Soft Landing Missoula is a group of dedicated citizens, business owners, and non-profit organizations who have come together with the goal of opening our city, arms, and hearts in a sustainable way to refugees from around the world.

For Edward, World Refugee Day has always been a big celebration. He remembers helping organize the big party, dancing, i...
06/10/2026

For Edward, World Refugee Day has always been a big celebration. He remembers helping organize the big party, dancing, inviting people, and creating a sense of shared joy.

“It’s our day,” he says. “We are working together, coming together, and feeling like this is our day.”

This spirit of celebration, community, and belonging is what we try to bring to our events in Missoula. When refugees gather here, it’s a chance to reconnect with traditions, share food, music, and stories, and remind each other that they are not alone.

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday June 9th for a Pint Night at the Dram Shop Central location at 2700 Paxson St. (by the mall)! ...
06/08/2026

Join us tomorrow, Tuesday June 9th for a Pint Night at the Dram Shop Central location at 2700 Paxson St. (by the mall)! Come and test your Geography skills, sip a cool pint, and support SLM! Hope to see you all there!

Post Correction: Location will be at the Dram Shop on Central location at 2700 Paxson St. (by the mall)

June is here, and it is World Refugee Awareness Month! This is a time to reflect on what it means to welcome and to reco...
06/01/2026

June is here, and it is World Refugee Awareness Month! This is a time to reflect on what it means to welcome and to recognize the strength, resilience, and contributions of people rebuilding their lives in new communities.
We are also looking ahead to World Refugee Day on June 20, a day the community has come together to mark for the past decade. It is a time to celebrate, to listen, and to stand alongside our neighbors as they share their cultures, stories, and experiences.
Throughout the month, we will be sharing photos and reflections from past World Refugee Day celebrations, along with stories that highlight what this day means to members of the refugee community.
We hope you will follow along, learn with us, and join in celebrating what welcome looks like in Missoula.

This month we are celebrating our community of givers. We have been talking with donors about what drew them to Soft Lan...
05/27/2026

This month we are celebrating our community of givers. We have been talking with donors about what drew them to Soft Landing Missoula.
Tom’s path to giving came about a bit unconventionally. After running for public office, he chose to redistribute remaining campaign funds back into the community by supporting an organization he felt reflected the values of his campaign and his supporters.
To Tom, Soft Landing Missoula stood out.
When talking about why, he shared –
“Organizations like Soft Landing only exist in places where people truly want to welcome others.”
As a local business owner, Tom sees both the challenges and strengths of the Missoula community. Through volunteering and personal connection with new neighbors, he’s seen first-hand how Soft Landing helps people find belonging.
"If you are looking for a way to invest directly into your community then I really think that Soft Landing Missoula is the best place to give to. They strengthen the institutions that make all of us able to and want to live here. Stronger social safety network throughout Missoula and everyone can benefit from this and helps build a stronger community." Tom

This month we are celebrating our community of givers! We have been talking with donors about what drew them to Soft Lan...
05/22/2026

This month we are celebrating our community of givers! We have been talking with donors about what drew them to Soft Landing Missoula.
For Jane, giving began during a season of reflection. In 2020, as she retired and navigated the uncertainty of the pandemic, she knew she wanted to find a meaningful way to stay connected to her community. Monthly giving felt like a steady and intentional way to do that.
When talking about why she continues to give, she shared –
“It has been a lot of fun to see Soft Landing evolve… it feels like one of the most important organizations we have at this moment.”
Jane values the way Soft Landing adapts to meet changing needs while staying rooted in its mission. Through her experiences with United We Eat and as a donor, she’s seen small but powerful moments of impact.

This month we are celebrating our community of givers. We have been talking with donors about what drew them to Soft Lan...
05/20/2026

This month we are celebrating our community of givers. We have been talking with donors about what drew them to Soft Landing Missoula. For Scott and Joann, giving started with a small gathering. They had recently moved to Missoula and were looking for ways to get involved when they first heard about Soft Landing. When talking to them about what made them want to give they said -
“This isn’t a handout, It’s about helping people build their lives.”
With family histories rooted in immigration, their support is deeply personal. They’ve seen how newcomers contribute, build, and strengthen communities, and they believe Missoula should be no different. Over time, their giving has grown with Soft Landing. “They’ve built trust,” they said. “You can see the impact. The programs keep growing, but the mission stays the same.”

We’re so excited to share that Soft Landing Missoula has been selected as a 2026 Project for Awesome grant recipient! Th...
05/19/2026

We’re so excited to share that Soft Landing Missoula has been selected as a 2026 Project for Awesome grant recipient! This means we can deepen one-on-one support for new neighbors in Missoula and create more ways for neighbors new and old to connect across cultures. 💛

Thank you to everyone who watched, voted, shared, donated, and supported us!!

And congratulations to all of the other incredible charities selected this year! 🌟

Project for Awesome is an annual, community-powered fundraiser started by John and Hank Green that raises money and awareness for organizations working to “decrease world suck.”

We’ve loved seeing the boys group grow through monthly climbing nights with 🧗‍♂️ Over time, their skills and confidenc...
05/14/2026

We’ve loved seeing the boys group grow through monthly climbing nights with 🧗‍♂️ Over time, their skills and confidence have taken off, but even more meaningful are the connections they’ve built. From learning new techniques to forming friendships with older SLM youth and young adults who now come back to volunteer, this space has become something really special. A big shoutout to Jeanvier, who the kids love, and to the amazing Here MT community members who show up to belay, mentor, and “show them the ropes.”

Beyond the boys group, we’ve also hosted a middle school GIRLS! climbing night with all women belayers, plus a young adult night connecting participants to Here MT’s ongoing climbing opportunities for BIPOC Missoulians. Grateful for this partnership and all the growth it’s creating!!

*DATE CORRECTION - TUESDAY MAY 19TH*The second Taste Around is right around the corner! Join us next Tuesday May 19th at...
05/13/2026

*DATE CORRECTION - TUESDAY MAY 19TH*
The second Taste Around is right around the corner! Join us next Tuesday May 19th at the United We Eat Kitchen! There will be two seatings 5:30 & 6:30. Tickets are still available via the link in bio, get yours before they’re gone! Swipe to see the menu for this incredible event 🥘
https://unitedweeatmt.org/collections/taste-around-the-world

Some of our very first supporters are still part of this story today.When Mary Manning and David Dobrowski first learned...
05/12/2026

Some of our very first supporters are still part of this story today.
When Mary Manning and David Dobrowski first learned about Soft Landing Missoula nearly 10 years ago, something clicked.
“We were raised to help people,” Mary says. “If you can help, why not?”
What started as a simple act of giving has grown into something much deeper. Over the years, they’ve built meaningful relationships—including with a young woman from Venezuela who they now consider part of their family.
Their story is a reminder that giving isn’t just about dollars—it’s about connection, empathy, and community.
From one of the very first gifts we ever received to years of continued support, Mary and David have helped shape what Soft Landing Missoula is today!
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2925 Palmer Street Suite A
Missoula, MT
59808

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Monday 12pm - 6pm
Tuesday 12pm - 6pm
Wednesday 12pm - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm

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