Celebrate, Support Rocky's Head Start Program at the Friends of Head Start Extravaganza

The Rocky Mountain Development Council’s Head Start Program invites the community to celebrate and support their vital work at the upcoming Friends of Head Start (FOHS) Extravaganza fundraiser. This event features live music, hors d’oeuvres, a no-host bar, and both live and silent auctions, with all proceeds benefiting the Head Start Program.

Event Details: October 3, 2024, at 5:30 PM in the Delta Hotels Helena Colonial (2301 Colonial Dr.) in Helena, MT. Tickets are $30 and are available at http://www.rmdc.net.

About Head Start: Rocky’s Head Start Program provides high-quality, comprehensive early childhood development to low-income families across Lewis & Clark, Broadwater, and Jefferson Counties. The program aims to ensure that all children, regardless of their family’s income, have access to the resources and support they need for vital early childhood development.

Impact of Past FOHS Extravaganza Fundraisers: The generosity of the community through past FOHS Extravaganza events has enabled significant achievements, including:

• Valley Head Start Building: The purchase of this building in 2017 fulfilled a long-term goal of the program, ensuring a permanent home for the children and families served.

• School to Home Projects: These monthly initiatives provide each Head Start child with a brand-new book, fostering a love of reading and learning at home.

• Bookshelf Build: An annual event where children build bookshelves to house their growing collection of books from School to Home projects.

• Parent Hardship Fund: This fund assists with essential expenses such as birth certificates, driver’s license fees, medication, and even funeral expenses, ensuring families can overcome unexpected financial challenges.

• Classroom and Program Supplies: Continuous funding for necessary materials and supplies for classrooms, parents, and program activities.

• Dick Morgan Trike-Way: The recent addition of a trike-way at the Valley Head Start site, named in honor of a dedicated supporter, provides a safe and fun space for children to play and develop motor skills.

The FOHS Extravaganza fundraiser is a testament to the community’s dedication to supporting local families and ensuring every child can thrive. Attendees can look forward to a night of entertainment and philanthropy, knowing their contributions will make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

Contact Steven at Sferriter@rmdc.net or by phone at 406-457-7377 for more information!