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.

Interm BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

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

Rebecca Hargis, LCPC, Treasurer, PACE Trainer

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

Sarah Graham, Board Member, Youth Connections Coalition, Communities That Care Coordinator