We've partnered with This House of Book and Barnes and Noble to bring the gift of reading to kids across Yellowstone County. From Nov. 1 through Dec. 19, purchase a book at either retailer and donate to a local child. Help us give kids the chance to develop a love for reading and improve their academic skills. 

We're collecting book for kids aged 0-18, and will match up donated books' reading level for the appropriate age. We can also purchase books at preferred rates with your monetary donation. Click below to donate. 

Click here to visit our Socktoberfest page!

Join us for the 2024 Community Rally on Sept. 12 from 4-7 pm! This is our "thank you" to the people of Yellowstone County for supporting our work. Enjoy food trucks, beverages, yard games, and music from Counting Coup!

Click here to VOLUNTEER! 

Click here to learn more about Community Rally! 

Are you a business interested in supporting the rally? Click here to find sponsorship opportunities.

Operation School Supply 

Help provide school supplies and hygiene products, so teachers can provide them to students in need throughout the school year.  A quality education is the best gateway to opportunity. We believe every student in Billings should have equal opportunity and access to a quality education.  You can help us achieve this by hosting a school supply drive or donating supplies.  All supplies will benefit under-resourced students throughout the school year. 

Click HERE for school supply lists, donation forms, and business participation sign-ups, and more. 

This year our drop off date will be August 14. 

Promotional items and more details coming soon.

The United Way of Yellowstone County is joining hands with Family Promise for an annual Diaper Drive initiative, aimed at supporting the Community Diaper Bank. The diaper drive is a significant contribution to the bank, helping meet the continually increasing need for diapers and wipes in Yellowstone County.

• The Diaper Drive is organized to assist families struggling with the high average monthly cost of diapers and wipes, which ranges from $150-$200 per child.
• Almost 47% of families in the U.S. are forced to choose between essential bills and buying diapers, highlighting the critical need for this initiative.
• Donations of diapers (especially size 4 and 5), wipes, or monetary contributions are encouraged to support the community's smallest members.
• In 2023, Family Promise assisted 3,933 families and distributed 215,000 diapers through their community diaper bank and partner agencies.
• The goal for this year is to collect 50,000 diapers. Monetary donations are also highly appreciated as the Community Diaper Bank can purchase three diapers for the cost of one.
• If interested in hosting a diaper drive click here.
• Donation drop-off is scheduled for April 19th from 11 am to 6 pm at the United Way office, 2173 Overland Ave.

If you have any questions please call or email Chrissy at volcoord@uwyellowstone.org or 406-272-8511.

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JUNE 19, 2024

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM Dover Park Projects

 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Tiny's Tavern after party

Warmer weather is finally on the way and it’s time to stretch those legs and enjoy the great outdoors. What better way to embrace the changing seasons than by participating in a summer clean-up with co-workers, neighbors and friends? Day of Action 2024 provides the perfect chance for your company to get out and give back to our community.

What is Day of Action?

Day of Action is United Way’s annual community-wide volunteer mobilization effort. This year’s project will take place the afternoon of Wednesday, June 19 at Dover Park in Partnership with Yellowstone River Parks Association.

This experience plants seeds for importance of volunteerism, mental health and the great outdoors. We are looking to mobilize as many volunteers as possible this year, and we need your help! There are many projects that are in need of volunteers: trail restoration, removing invasive trees, rock spreading around benches and shelter areas, old fencing removal, new fencing installation, landscaping and more! Please consider volunteering to help and spread the word to your friends. Help us build a better place to live, work and play!

How Does a Company Participate?

•  Register your company team on YouCanVolunteer.org between May 22nd and June 14th
•  Select a team leader for your team
•  Average size of a team is 10-12.  
•  If needed, smaller teams or individuals will be paired with others to form a team
•  Send out link to sign-up team members do not add them yourself
•  Make sure all sign-up requirements are completed
•  Have team leader participate in or watch brief orientation Day of Action Team leader's orientation-20240613_110623-Meeting Recording.mp4  
• Team leader guide click HERE
•  Receive and distribute pertinent information to other team members
• Instructions on how to sign-up a team click HERE

Frequently Asked Questions click HERE

Sign-up now: Click Here

For questions please email volcoord@uwyellowstone.org or call Chrissy at 406.272.8511.

Community Investment Spotlights

In 2024, we awarded $300,000 to local non-profits. Come learn about the great work that we're supporting at these agencies. Please join us for refreshments, presentations, videos, stores and much more from the following organizations: Oct. 24, 1-3 p.m., 2173 Overland Ave. 

To RSVP, contact Matt at marketing@uwyellowstone.org or 406-272-8503. 

Click here to learn more about Community Investment Grants.

Carnival May 17th 

We’re going to celebrate the end of the school year with a party including lots of games, snacks, hot dogs, and lots of FUN!

We need your help to make the carnival a success! If you can volunteer your time or share a unique skill (like face painting, making cotton candy, and/or hot dog preparation) we would appreciate your support. We will need help preparing before the event as well. Any of our non-profit partners are welcome to host a booth with a fun game and information about your program.  CLICK HERE to sign-up.  For more information please email Michelle at ostdirector@uwyellowstone.org

We had a great day fishing at Lake Elmo on June 27! Thank you to all of our volunteers, including those from the Billings Chapter of Walleyes Unlimited and Catholic Heart Workcamp!

To learn 

Our volunteer sign up form from the event is accessible HERE.