Our Mission |
The Nate Chute Foundation supports, educates and empowers our community to promote mental wellness and reduce suicide.
We value... HOPE: We believe hope to be essential to our existence, our resilience and our ability to thrive Community + Connection: We create meaningful relationships with others, ourselves, those we serve and the work we do Balance + Wellbeing: We consider the whole human, beyond any one goal or moment. Doing so helps us support each other and those we serve more meaningfully. Integrity: We are committed to honesty, trust and transparency. We do the right thing--even when no one is watching. |
OUR HISTORY
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The Nate Chute Foundation was founded in 1999 by Terry Chute and Jane Kollmeyer. Thanks to unwavering community support, NCF has grown from an all volunteer, kitchen table organization to a robust nonprofit employing 5 staff and serving communities throughout northwest Montana.
In the beginning, our primary focus was to meet the needs of the community as they arose. We provided financial assistance for training teachers, local clergy and police officers; funded suicide prevention commercials on local television stations; supported the Whitefish High School ROPES program; offered funding for Whitefish CARE; supported depression screening for students; and provided financial assistance for mental health counseling. Presently, NCF provides evidence-based training and educational programs to schools across the Flathead Valley, as well as to various organizations and communities. These initiatives aim to foster resilience, recognize signs of suicidal behavior, and how to intervene effectively. Additionally, NCF strives to enhance access to mental health services by offering financial aid for professional counseling to individuals grappling with mental health issues. The Nate Chute Foundation remains dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of our community and those that reside within it. |
HOW YOU
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NCF aims to keep all our programming free. We receive funding through grants and fundraising events. However, over half of the funding depends on private donations from people like you.
We welcome your help! If you are interested in making a tax deductible donation please visit our online donation platform. |
