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. Today, NCF offers evidence-based training and education to area schools, organizations and communities to help build resiliency, and identify and intervene with suicidal behavior. NCF also aims to increase access to mental health support by providing financial assistance for professional counseling to those struggling with mental health challenges. The Nate Chute Foundation continues to expand to meet the needs of our community and is committed the wellbeing of all. |
HOW YOU
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NCF receives funding through grants and fund raising events. However, over half of the funding for ongoing projects 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.
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