Adopt-A-Program:
A Unique Way to Donate

Adopt-A-Program is a unique way to give you an opportunity to support specific CMC programs for modest levels of giving. Look at the program below that really interests you to see some of the specific needs we have listed. If you have other interests, please call (406.522.8442) or email us ([email protected]) for more details on how you might be able to help. We also welcome your ideas!

Project Settle

Volunteers from CMC volunteer each week at Justice Court to help Gallatin County residents peacefully resolve their disputes. Read more

  Sponsor a pizza lunch for the volunteers 4 requested $75
  Pay for a mentor to train a mentee (16 week program) one-on-one 5 requested $125
  Give a One Day Scholarship to Basic Mediation Training 5 requested $175
       

Youth Justice Council & Graduation Resource Council

Offers youth offenders a restorative justice alternative to the formal probation system. Read more

  Provide gift certificate and rewards 30 requested $25
  Sponsor one weekly Council Meeting 50/year $50
  Train one Council Member   $100
       

Family Mediation

Empowers couples to work together to resolve differences, rather than using more costly and adversarial legal services. Read more

  Sponsor development of one parenting plan 30 requested $75
  Provide a one day Scholarship to train a Family Mediator   $150
  Pay for a mentor to train a mentee (8 week program) one-on-one 3 requested $100
       

Peaceful Schools Initiative

Creating a culture of peaceful conflict resolution within the school. Read more

  Sponsor a student at Peer Mediation training 20 requested $25
  Pay for a substitute teacher for 1/2 day training 6 requested $35
  Sponsor one Mediator In-Service Training 10 requested $100
  Purchase curriculum resources for one school 2 requested $500
  Sponsor one Conflict Resolution Training 6 requested $250
  Sponsor one Refresher Class 5 requested $250
       

Victim Offender Mediation

Offers face-to-face dialogue between victims of juvenile crime and youth offenders to help them learn about the impact of their crime. Read more

  Sponsor a mediation for one hour   $50
  Pay for a mentor to train a mentee (8 week program) one-on-one 3 requested $100
  Give a One Day Scholarship for a volunteer to attend Talking Circle Training   $200
       

Minor in Possession Impact Panel

Allows offenders to hear about the impact that their drinking has on others. Read more

  Sponsor one MIP Impact Panel 6/year $250
  Help check in the youth at the meeting   FREE
  Share your story about how a minor in possession has affected your life   FREE
       

Community Meetings Facilitation

Facilitates dialogue when new developments or neighborhood conflicts arise. Read more

Sponsor one 2-hour facilitated public meeting   $350
     

Peacemaker Event

Annual Event that recognizes the peacemakers in your life and in our valley. Read more

  Provide Gifts and Certificates 25 requested $25
  Become a FRIEND of the Event 10 requested $250
  Become a SUPPORTER of the Event 8 requested $500
  Become a MAJOR SPONSOR of the Event,
• includes ad & event poster recognition
6 requested $1,000
  Become a PRESENTING DONOR of the Event,
• includes ad & event poster recognition, downtown Main Street signage
4 requested $2,500
       

CMC Office & General Administration

The CMC office supports over 150 adult and youth volunteers. Read more

  Donate to a lending library fund   $25
  Registration for a staff member at a conference 4 requested $100
  Pay one month's rent   $500
  Purchase 2 used desks and chairs for staff   $750
  Support development of an interactive web-based database   $1,000
  Volunteer to be on a Committee or do database entry   FREE