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Penny Johnson, Marketing Manager, 303-828-8481; pjohnson@thehrdc.org
Bozeman – The UnGala, HRDC’s yearly December fundraiser, has been extended to the end of
January. One hundred percent of the money raised is used to support the area’s greatest needs
including emergency shelter, affordable housing support, food insecurity, programming for
seniors, energy assistance, and more.
Kristin Hamburg, HRDC’s Development Director, conceived of this virtual event several years
ago to allow community members to participate at their convenience. “Rather than HRDC
spending money each year to host a costly fundraising gala, we invite the community to learn
more about our programs from the leisure of their own homes. No fancy dinners to attend, no
need to get dressed up. HRDC’s website serves as the backdrop for this event where folks can
visit to learn more about all the ways we are working to build a better community and to ensure
no one gets left behind,” Hamburg said.
The continued housing crisis in Bozeman and the surrounding towns in Southwest Montana
coupled with the added financial pressure households are facing due to inflation translates into an
increase in the number of people seeking support from HRDC. On a typical day, HRDC assists
10-15 households with housing, hosts 90 people per night at its shelter, provides energy
assistance support to10 households, and provides food to 50+ people at its food bank.
Hamburg explained, “Our ability to help people in need is made possible through the generosity
of our community. Neighbors helping neighbors. Those who need help can get it, and those who
are able to give help are encouraged to donate during these final days of our UnGala fundraiser if
they haven’t already done so.”
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