Elevate Montana Helena Affiliate is a 501(c)(3). Donors can deduct contributions they make to EMHA under IRC Section 170. EMHA is also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. Our EIN is 99-1344203.

Mission Statement: Elevate Montana Helena Affiliate believes that all children have a fundamental right to live in safe families and communities, to be emotionally and physically healthy, and to receive the necessary support to achieve academic and personal success.

Purpose: Elevate Montana Helena Affiliate’s purpose is to educate the community on Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACES) to increase wellbeing and resilience of community members, resulting in lowered incidents of physical and mental health issues related to toxic stress and the attendant monetary costs.

Become a Member

Organizations $100 annually

Individuals $50 annually

Members in good standing gain voting privileges with the payment of dues. EMHA Board and Members will determine individual and organization/business membership dues annually. Members in good standing have no term limits.

Member Privileges:

  • Attend regular EMHA meetings.

  • Actively participate in EMHA community activities.

  • Act as ambassadors for EMHA in the community.

  • Vote on EMHA matters open to directors and Members.

  • May become Board Members.

  • Are entitled to one free Train the Trainer session yearly.

Interm BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President, Vacant

Tabith Garvin-Betancourt, PhD, Vice-President, Rocking Tree Farm

Rebecca Hargis, LCPC, Treasurer, PACE Trainer

Ashlynne Jeffries, Secretary, Carroll College Student

Haylie Wisemiller, Board Member, St. Peter’s Health, Supervisor of Community Health

Maureen Bjerke, Board Member, St. Peter’s Health, Zero to Five Community Coordinator