Welcome Baskets
Sponsored by Family Promise of Missoula &
Housing Advocate Network
Programs of Missoula Interfaith Collaborative
As families from Family Promise or individuals from the Housing Advocate Network “graduate” into homes of their own, each receive appropriately sized housewarming gifts of necessary supplies needed to reestablish home life.
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In 2021, we delivered 13 welcome baskets
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In 2022, we delivered 49 welcome baskets
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In 2023, we delivered 60 welcome baskets
Who receives baskets?
Welcome Baskets are available for
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Families transitioning into housing being served at the Family Housing Center (Family Promise/ YWCA)
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Individuals/ Couples/ Families transitioning into housing being served by Housing Advocate Network
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How to Donate
DONATIONS:
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SUPPLIES -Click the SUPPLY BUTTON to download a list of items in the baskets. Items can be dropped off at the MIC office.
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FINANCIAL DONATIONS & GIFT CARDS– send checks or cash, $25- $50 gas or gift cards to MIC, 2205 34th Street, Missoula, MT 59801 (note Welcome Baskets on check)
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DONATE ONLINE by clicking the button DONATION button and choosing WELCOME BASKETS from the drop down
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HOST A WELCOME BASKET DRIVE- if your organization would like to host a Welcome Basket drive, please contact Nancy Marks, Welcome Basket Drive Team Leader. She can help you provide all the info you need to set one up!
What is in the baskets?
Our Partners
Quilts for Kids
Thanks to the Missoula Quilters Guild
Quilts for Kids for providing Quilts for the children as they move into their new home!
Revive Church
Thanks to Revive Church for storing the supplies and putting together the Welcome Baskets as they are needed.