Students Break Ground on the 45th High School House in Great Falls
This year marks a historic number of affordable houses made possible by local high school students from Great Falls High, C.M. Russell, and Paris Gibson Education Center. The build site is located on 512 6th Ave S, which currently stands as an empty dirt lot. In the next eight months, these 35 students will brave […]
Life After Owner-Built: Home Sweet Homies
A lovely green house, two cute dogs, and a best friend across the street. The home of Shelby Strang looks like a scene from a movie. However, it was not always as simple and picture perfect as one might think. Behind the picturesque home lies 16 months of hard work and dedication as Shelby built […]
NeighborWorks Week 2022: Empowering Communities for Success
The first week of June marks a very exciting time for NeighborWorks Great Falls. Each year, NeighborWorks America hosts NeighborWorks Week, a time used to celebrate the partnerships between businesses, community members, organizations, and those who embody our mission. Creating strong neighborhoods with quality, affordable housing takes the support of a community, and we are […]
High School House Students Complete 44th Home in Great Falls
High school students from Great Falls High and CMR completed the 44th High School House in our community located at 316 5th Avenue South. We had an amazing turnout of family, friends, community leaders, business owners, supporters, and neighbors that were able to gather for the Open House celebration in honor of this great accomplishment. […]
Housing First: What a Stable Foundation Can Do
Meet Jon, Eli, & Dylan. Currently residing in a quality, affordable NeighborWorks’ apartment, brothers, Eli and Jon and their roommate, Dylan, tell their story from homelessness and worry to stability and growth. They are a true testament to what it means to put housing first and the magic that happens when non-profit organizations work together […]
NeighborWorks Great Falls Latest Expansion: Lending Department Coming Soon!
NeighborWorks Great Falls is expanding! With the support and assistance of our sister organization, NeighborWorks Montana, we are currently creating a Lending Department here at NeighborWorks Great Falls that will allow us to support our neighbors with a variety of financing options for home buyers and homeowners throughout Cascade County. Q. What does this mean? […]
Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)
How do you make your home or business less inviting to criminals? Gary Marrone, Security Strategy Consultant for Facilities Improvement Corporation in Great Falls, recently made a presentation to about 35 people at NeighborWorks Great Falls and virtually about Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design or CPTED. Maronne has an extensive security background with the military […]
2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Each year, NeighborWorks Great Falls impacts hundreds of neighbors in our community. From homebuyer education graduates to CommUNITY Cleanup volunteers, NeighborWorks has created a strong network of neighbors who are dedicated to revitalizing and building strong neighborhoods in our community. Last year, we saw Great Falls take a national stage for its efforts, ranking 4th […]
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree!
There is truly no place like home for the holidays. And for our newest Owner Built homeowners, this holiday season is one to remember. Kara Emery is one of these newest homeowners who is thrilled to decorate and celebrate Christmas with her 9-year-old daughter in their very first home. “I am extremely excited to have […]
High School Students Jumpstart Career in the Trades
Between CMR and Great Falls High, forty students are enrolled in this year’s High School House Program. Up from 26 last year, NeighborWorks and Great Falls Public Schools are excited about the rise in participation and interest that local youth are expressing towards the trades industries. This week, students, business partners, and community leaders gathered […]