by gpcf-admin | Aug 12, 2021 | Bits & Pieces, Community Efforts, News, Projects at Work
The Polson Beautification Committee recently announced the winners of this year’s Polson in Bloom contest. Judges Mary Jensen, Jane Larson, Lyn Opalka and Kathy Matthews toured gardens and yards to pick this year’s winners in two categories: business and private...
by gpcf-admin | Aug 5, 2021 | Community Efforts, GPCF Events, News, Projects at Work
The Boulder 2700 Fire has had devastating effects on our community. News and social media have told us inspiring stories of compassion as well as stories of heartbreaking loss. So many volunteers have come together to help with the immediate needs of the fire...
by gpcf-admin | Jul 22, 2021 | Community Efforts, Community Events, GPCF Events, Grants, News, Projects at Work
On July 1, 2021 the Greater Polson Community Foundation awarded Project grants & Trust Based grants to 18 local non-profits as part of its 2021 grant cycle. Directors were on hand from Flathead Lake Bio Station, Miracle of America Museum, Montana State Parks...
by gpcf-admin | Jan 28, 2021 | Bits & Pieces, Community Efforts, News, Projects at Work
Inclusive – Special Playground Interactive Needs (I-SPIN) The Polson School District has a wonderful, little-known program that has existed for over twenty years. This special needs pre-school program for three- and four-year olds is overseen by an incredibly...
by gpcf-admin | Oct 22, 2020 | Bits & Pieces, Community Efforts, News, Projects at Work
For the past six years interest and encouragement has been growing among community leaders, parents, students, and the Montana swimming community to start a high school swim team in Polson. Now the Polson School District, in a five-year agreement, has committed...
by gpcf-admin | Oct 22, 2020 | Community Efforts, News, Projects at Work
“Hooping it up for Health” Greater Polson Community Foundation grants funds to Lake County Youth Scholarship Program. Our Community and valley struggle with the ability to stay active and fight and control heart disease and diabetes. The Lake County Youth...
