SPREAD AWARENESS

ADVOCATE FOR A THRIVING COMMUNITY

Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of children and their families, building a stronger, more resilient community for all.

SPREAD AWARENESS AND DRIVE CHANGE

At Greater Gallatin United Way, we know that creating a thriving community starts with awareness and action. Whether you’re advocating for policies that impact child care, volunteering your time, or inviting us to share our mission with your group, you can play a vital role in strengthening our community.

POLICY ADVOCACY

Federal, state, and local policies shape the quality, accessibility, and structure of our child care systems. Your voice matters in influencing these decisions.

Be a Voice for Child Care: Advocate for policies that improve quality and access to child care.
Connect with Local Officials: Find tools and resources to help you engage with your elected representatives and make an impact.
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BECOME A UNITED WAY COLLEGE AMBASSADOR

Are you passionate about making a difference? Join our team as a College Ambassador and inspire others to take action.

Raise Awareness: Share GGUW’s mission on campus and in your community.
Lead the Way: Mobilize peers and create opportunities for engagement.
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INVITE GGUW TO PRESENT

Bring GGUW to your next meeting, group gathering, or staff event. Together, we’ll explore how we can create a thriving community for all.

Customized Presentations: Learn about the issues, programs, and solutions shaping our region.
Collaborative Discussions: Find out how you can be part of the change.
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VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME

Your time and talents can make a world of difference.

Hands-On Support: Join us for volunteer projects that directly benefit your community.
Corporate & Group Opportunities: Get your workplace or group involved in making an impact.
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LEARN ABOUT COMMUNITY NEEDS

Understanding the challenges our community faces is the first step to creating solutions. Explore the issues impacting your neighbors and discover how you can make a difference.

Support Key Initiatives: Dive into our focus areas—mental health, basic needs, early learning, and youth success.
Collaborate for Change: Learn how GGUW and our partners are addressing critical needs.

The need is great.

NEARLY 30% OF RENTERS

in Gallatin County spend 40% or more of their income on housing costs.

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41% OF FOURTH GRADERS

in Greater Gallatin are not proficient in reading.

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88% OF MONTANA

families cannot afford care. 62% of parents with young children reported missing work due to a lack of childcare.*

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THE HIGHEST SUICIDE RATE

in the country is in Montana.

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TIPS TO HELP YOU TALK TO POLICYMAKERS

Montana’s child care shortage leaves many children without access to affordable, quality care, while businesses face challenges recruiting and retaining a skilled workforce. Now more than ever, sustainable investment in early childhood is essential to support families, caregivers, and our local economy. Explore tools to connect with elected officials, champion early childhood, and advocate for solutions in your community.

Use this testimony template to help you advocate for early learning in our community, and throughout our. state.

Keep it brief: Elected officials can be very busy. Make your message short and to the point to keep their attention on what matters.

Show Gratitude: A small thank you can go a long way, especially when a policy maker supports your vote, or addresses your concern. Thank you notes can remind them that you are paying attention and shows that you appreciate the hard work they are doing.

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