P.O. Box 669, Billings, MT 59103-0669    e-mail: bhcc@msubillings.edu

  
     
COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS
  
American Red Cross
406-245-3512
702 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102
website: www.billingsredcross.org

A humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare, and respond to emergencies.  Also offers Health and Safety Services and education.  Offers leadership opportunities to you and young adults through the Youth Affirmation group.

Provides assistance to those in an emergency, and life saving courses and certifications.  Provides shelter, food, clothing to victims immediately after disaster.
  
Billings Food Bank
406-259-2856
2112 4th Ave N
Billings, MT 59101
Hours: 8:00-5:00 M-F
Food and essentials for hungry/disadvantaged folks served by 40+ agencies, educate and advocate on hunger issues, address root causes.
  
Big Sky Economic Development
406-256-6871
222 N 32nd St
Billings, MT 59101
email: bigskyeda@bigskyeda.org
web site: www.bigskyeda.org
Hours: 8:00-5:00 M-F
A form of local government created by Yellowstone County for the purpose of coordinating and leading county wide economic development efforts.  The organization comprises two divisions, Business Development and Community Development.  The Business Development division offers business recruitment services, business retention programs, and small business development services.  The Community Development division works with a variety of groups to build the foundation for a desirable quality of life supported by basic infrastructure and services, as well as attractive cultural and recreational amenities.
  
Billings Chamber of Commerce
406-245-4111
815 S 27th St
Billings, MT 59107
e-mail: info@billingschamber.com
website:www.billingschamber.com
Hours: 8:30-5:00 M-F; 8:30-6:00 Sat; 10:00-4:00 Sun

The Billings Area Chamber of Commerce is a voluntary organization of business and professional men and women who have joined together for the purpose of promoting a positive business and agricultural climate and in actively pursuing cooperative economic development in our region.

The primary functions by the Chamber are to implement an ongoing action plan to support and increase economic and cultural growth of the Billings region through the promotion of the city and region’s businesses and attractions as sites for conventions, motorcoach tours and films as well as a destination for pleasure travelers.  To provide those guests with services which enhance the Council’s effort; to develop informed, trained, and committed adult and youth leaders who contribute to a strong future through active participation with the Chamber and the community; to serve the membership by providing member services, benefits and opportunities and to promote the financial stability of the Chamber, thereby enhancing its image in the community; to serve the membership by improving the business climate by monitoring, informing, educating and motivating the membership on business issues; and recommending endorsement of candidates and issues.
  
Community Hope of Laurel
406-628-7281
204 Cedar Ave
Laurel, MT 59044
Hours: 9:30-3:30 M-F
Provides food, clothing, household items and furniture along with assistance in paying rent and utilities.  Provide gasoline for transportation to job interviews and doctor appointments and help with children’s prescriptions.
  
Compassionate Friends Inc. Billings Chapter
406-252-3013
PO Box 1335
Billings, MT 59103
Reaches out to all bereaved parents and siblings; provide helpful support meetings, books, monthly newsletters, financial assistance to workshops, meaningful memorial services, and community awareness.
  
Community Leadership Development, Inc.
406-256-3002
PO Box 3381
Billings, MT 59103
email:  strank@imt.net or drh@imt.net
Hours: 24 hrs, 7 days a week
A Christian non-profit that does relational work on Billings South-side.  We restore south-side properties to create affordable housing.  We employ south-side residents to restore and maintain those properties.  We also do all kinds of activities with south-side youth such as camping, fishing, mentoring, etc.  Own Koinonia Laundry and use it as a way to reach out to south-side residents in hopes of developing their spiritual relationship and their survival skills.
 
County Office of Public Assistance
406-256-6950
111 N 31st St
Billings, MT 59101
Hours 8:00-5:00
The Office of Public Assistance administers the following programs:  Cash Assistance for families, Montana Medicaid, Child Care, and Food Stamps.  Each program has eligibility requirements such as income and resources.
  
Lutheran Social Services of Montana
406-245-9949
PO Box 21292
Billings, MT 59104
email:  lynnegillig@montana.com
Professional counselors provide non-judgmental, primarily preventive, services including premarital counseling, respite care, child custody assessments, eldercare, mental health counseling, adoption services and free unplanned pregnancy counseling.
  
Mid-Yellowstone Valley Habitat for Humanity
406-652-0960
180 24th St W, Ste H
Billings, MT 59102
email:  myvhfh@msn.com
Hours: 9:00-5:00 M-F
Christian ministry which builds houses for low-income families in partnership with the families, businesses, groups, churches and individuals.  Habitat uses donated land, materials and financial resources, as well as volunteers labor to construct simple, decent affordable housing for low income families.

Montana Law Help
http://www.montanalawhelp.org
A public web site designed to increase access to legal information; provides online legal information, pro se forms, legal directories, and community resources for low- to mderate-income people in Montana.
  
Montana Legal Services Association
406-248-7113
2442 First Ave N
Billings, MT 59101
e-mail: mlsa@imt.net
website: www.mtlsa.org
Hours: 8:00-12:00/1:00-5:00 M-F
Montana Legal Services Association is part of the national Legal Services Corporation, a federally funded non-profit corporation which provides legal assistance to low income clients with civil problems.
  
Sacred Heart Renewal Center
406-252-0322
26 Wyoming Ave
Billings, MT 59101
email: shrc@mcn.net
Hours: 9:00-4:30 M-F
Retreat Center offering quiet spaces to spend an hour or a week or longer.  Provide a variety of program/experiences to enhance personal spiritual growth.
  
St. Vincent de Paul
406-252-1855
2610 Montana Ave
Billings, MT 59101
Hours: 9:00-5:00 Mon-Sat
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society is a diverse community of people joined in a spirit of prayerful caring and sharing.  Rooted in Catholicism, our purpose is to make visible Christ’s love for all people.  We strive, with non-judgmental attitude, through person-to-person contact and other means, to help people maintain their dignity, and attain wholeness of body, mind, and spirit.  While attempting to meet people’s immediate needs, our goal is to help redress the causes of those needs.  We provide volunteer opportunities and cooperate with others to accomplish this mission.
  
United Way of Yellowstone County
406-252-3839
2922 2nd Ave N
Billings, MT 59103
website:  www.unitedwayyellowstone.org
A community -building organization which is a link through which community participants-individuals, organizations and institutions-can work together to build stronger, healthier, more sustainable communities.

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