Good News - Helena Area Chamber of Commerce

Welcome to “Good News” – A Celebration of Helena!

The Helena Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to launch “Good News” — a weekly blog dedicated to sharing the positive stories that make our community shine. From local achievements and community service to moments of pride and progress, Good News is all about highlighting what’s going right in Helena.

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Montana Foster Closet Provides Clothing and First Night Bags to Children Entering the Foster Care System

Luke and SarahBeth run the Montana Foster Closet which provides new clothing, shoes and First Night Bags to children entering foster care in the Helena area. Since August of last year, with the support of this community, MFC has been able to provide brand new clothing and shoes to each child entering care. They have

Valley Bank Makes Leadership Gift to Support New Ambulance for St. Peter’s Health Emergency Services

St. Peter’s Health Foundation announced a leadership gift of $250,000 from Valley Bank to support the purchase of a new ambulance for St. Peter’s Health Ambulance Services, strengthening emergency response and patient care across a large rural region in southwest Montana. Valley Bank’s investment supports a broader St. Peter’s Health effort to replace two aging

AARP Montana Honors City of Helena with Outstanding Community Partner Award

At a recent Helena commission meeting, AARP Montana proudly presented the City of Helena with the Outstanding Community Partner Award. This recognition celebrates the city’s visionary leadership and unwavering commitment to making Helena an even more age-friendly and livable community for residents of all ages. This commitment began with the city’s proactive decision to join

Cupid Crews from AARP Montana and Wish of a Lifetime Combat Social Isolation with Cards and Roses on Valentine’s Day

More than 3,800 older Montanans across the state received roses Dedicated volunteers from AARP Montana teamed up with the Wish of a Lifetime program to brighten Valentine’s Day for many older adults through the heartfelt Cupid Crew initiative. Volunteers Across the State Deliver Thousands of RosesIn Montana, 28 volunteers forming the “Cupid Crew” fanned out

Boeing $100K Grant to HEF Creates New Crosstown Robotics Coalition in Helena Schools

The Crosstown Robotics Coalition builds on the momentum of earlier HEF projects funded by Boeing by expanding the tools that are available in high school robotics classrooms. Both high schools received classroom sets of VEX robotics kits in early 2026, and they’ve already started putting them to good use. Developing staff proficiency in teaching robotics

Relentless Athletics Foundation

Our Mission Relentless Athletics exists to make sports accessible to every child in our community—regardless of financial circumstances. Our mission is to break down barriers to participation and use athletics as a tool to build confidence, discipline, teamwork, resilience, and leadership—skills that last a lifetime. We are dedicated to serving underserved and under-resourced youth in

Local PT Clinic Wins National Recognition as 2025 Practice of the Year

Advocate Physical Therapy, a locally owned and independent clinic in Helena’s South Hills, was recently named 2025 Practice of the Year for the annual Ascend Awards. This national recognition comes from WebPT, a network representing more than 27,000 individual physical therapy practices from all across the country. Advocate Physical Therapy was recognized for its rapid

🥇 Last Chance Curling Club Scores Olympic Glory and a Successful Year!

The Last Chance Curling Club (LCCC) is bursting with pride as we announce that one of our own is headed to the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games! Katie Verderber will proudly represent Team USA in Wheelchair Mixed Curling in Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy. A Helena attorney with Silverman Law Office, Verderber’s distinguished background includes service as a Judge Advocate General

REALTORS® Making a Difference

The Helena Association of REALTORS® is proud to share that our 2025 Velvet & Fur Soirée Fundraiser was a tremendous success, raising $39,000 in support of our local beneficiaries. With over 200 REALTOR® and affiliate members in attendance, the evening was a true celebration of generosity, community, and commitment to helping those in need. Thank

Local News Station Gives Back

Montana Television Network (KTVH/KXLH) is proud to support Helena Food Share with a $2,000 donation, helping provide nutritious meals to families in need in the local community.