The HRDC operates thirty-four programs and services. All of our programs are designed to meet the needs of our customers, improve the quality of their life and assist them on their path to self sufficiency.
Energy Programs
Energy Share – Emergency Heat Assistance
Home Weatherization – HomeImprovements for Energy Conservation
Low Income Energy Assistance Program – Winter Heat Bill Assistance
Housing Programs
Warming Center – Emergency Shelter
Amos House – Interim Housing
Home to Stay – Emergency Rental Assistance
Transitional Housing -
Section 8 Rental Assistance - Long-Term Rental Assistance
Road to Home Program – Homebuyer Education, Pre-and Post-Purchase Counseling, Down Payment Assistance, Foreclosure Prevention Assistance
Resource Property Management - Affordable Housing in Belgrade, Bozeman, and Livingston
West Edge Condominiums - Affordable Homeownership in Bozeman!
Child and Youth Programs
Head Start – Early Care and Education for 3-5 year olds
Youth Development – Employment Skills Training, Job Search Workshops, Job Placement, Mentoring
Summer Enrichment – Summer Coursework and Employment to earn High School Credit
Transportation Programs
Streamline – Fare Free Public Transit including LateNight Service and Commuter Services to Belgrade and Livingston
Galavan – Demand Response Trasnportation for Senior and Disabled Customers
Food and Nutrtition Programs
Gallatin Valley Food Bank – Emergency Food for Bozeman Area Residents
Headwaters Area Food Bank - Emergency Food for Residents of the Headwaters Area, located in Three Forks
Big Sky Community Food Bank - Emergency Food for Residents of the Big Sky Area
KidsPack Program – Supplemental Weekend Food for School Aged Children
Summer Lunch Program – Free Lunch For Kids!
Community Cafe - Dinner is on us! 7 days per week, 365 days per year
Senior Grocery Program – Monthly Supplemental Groceries for Area Seniors, delivered to your door
Senior Programs
Galavan – Demand Response Trasnportation for Senior and Disabled Customers
Senior Grocery Program – Monthly Supplemental Groceries for Area Seniors, delivered to your door
RSVP – Volunteer Opportunities for those age 55 and better
Homemaker – In Home Care for Seniors
Economic Success
VITA – Free Tax Filing Assistance
Financial Literacy – Financial Training from the Basics to Planning for Homeownership
As a Community Action agency we must always be sure that our services reflect the current needs of our customers. The agency conducts a Community Needs Assessment every five years as a way of identifying the priority needs of our customers. Two examples of outcomes from the 2002 strategic planning process are The Road to Home (a first time homeownership assistance program) and Streamline (free public transportation program).
The HRDC’s 2007 Community Needs Assessment is the basis for the current strategic plan and will guide the agency through 2012. In May of 2009 the HRDC introduced Home to Stay a homeless prevention program to assist families obtain or maintain housing security. Home to Stay is a direct result of the 2007 needs assessment which showed an increase in the number of homeless teen and families.
