The Nest receives major donation

Lake County Leader

The Nest recently received a grant for $325,000 from a charitable fund at the Montana Community Foundation supported by an anonymous donor.

The grant represents one of the largest made in the foundation’s history.

 The Nest was in the process of raising funds to purchase a home to pursue their mission of providing a safe, secure environment for young pregnant and parenting moms and their children in Lake County. When the anonymous donor heard about The Nest, they initially wanted to make a $100,000 grant to the nonprofit to help in the purchase of a $225,000 home. After hearing about the outpouring of gratitude from The Nest and supporters in the community, the donor asked the foundation board to provide a grant to fund the entire purchase as well as provide $100,000 to help with renovations, fixtures and fittings for a total grant amount of $325,000.

 “We are overwhelmed and very grateful for the incredible show of support this enormous check represents,” Jenifer Blumberg, Executive Director of The Nest, said. “Many people are celebrating this gift with us, because this is truly a grassroots project and so many folks across Lake County and the Flathead Indian Reservation understand the need for The Nest. We are excited to purchase a home and provide women and their children a safe and secure place to grow and thrive.”

 The anonymous fund at the Montana Community Foundation is a charitable, donor-advised fund dedicated to supporting worthy organizations and causes throughout Montana. The anonymous donor has been making very significant grants in support of food banks, public schools, hospice care, child welfare and more throughout the state.

 “There is nothing better than seeing a worthy organization like The Nest receive a grant like this,” Mary Rutherford, foundation president, said.