Dear Friends and Families of the HEART Program,

We have some exciting updates to share with you!

First, please join us in welcoming our new director, Natalie Molter, to the HEART Program! We are thrilled to have Natalie on board, and she will be instrumental in helping us continue to provide vital resources to our families and young adults.

Next, we have some big news: the HEART Locker is moving to a new location!
November 13th will be the last family open hours at our current location, 514 Washington. We are incredibly grateful for the many wonderful years we've spent there, but it's time for a new chapter.

Starting in December, we’ll be located at Elrod Elementary School (412 3rd Ave W, Kalispell, MT 59901) with a dedicated HEART Program entrance on the south side of the building. This new location brings us closer to many of our schools, and we will continue to provide free food, clothing, school supplies, and hygiene products to families and young adults. We understand that change can sometimes feel challenging, but we believe this move is a positive step forward for the program.

Mark your calendars: December 11th will be our first open hours at the new location (Elrod Elementary) from 3-5 p.m. Starting in January, we will begin accepting donations on Tuesdays from 3-5 p.m. at the HEART Locker entrance at Elrod. The time and location for our teen/young adult drop-in hours will be announced soon.

As always, we are deeply grateful for your continued support of this important program. If you have any questions about the move, what donations are needed, or how to get involved, please reach out to Janelle Willett at willettj@sd5.k12.mt.us.

This 2023 - 2024 school year… some numbers from the locker: