The Salvation Army in Ravalli County, located in Hamilton, MT, provides various services to assist community members in need. The organization has seen an increase in demand over the past three years and has expanded its facilities to accommodate this growth.
The current director, Fidelis Temukum, has been working to enhance the services offered, including adding a washer and dryer, a comfortable lounge area with free Wi-Fi, showers, and electrical outlets. The expansion has more than doubled the size of the original space for the service center. (These new services help the over 150 homeless individuals in Ravalli County.)
The Salvation Army in Ravalli County offers emergency financial assistance, which can include help with gasoline, emergency meals, food, prescriptions, diapers, and emergency rental assistance through the National Food Shelter Program/Winter Shelter and motel vouchers.
They also provide a variety of seasonal programs, such as the Annual Back-to-School Backpack program. For after-hours emergency shelter, individuals should contact the Ravalli County Sheriff’s office.
Office hours are from Mondays through Fridays, 9 AM to 2 PM. Walk-ins are allowed after 9:30 AM. To receive aid, it is recommended to make an appointment, dress appropriately, and bring all required documentation.
The Salvation Army is currently seeking donation$ to help community members MEET their needs in any emergency or ongoing crisis. They have a local matching grant from an anonymous donor that doubles every amount donated through January.

For more information, to donate, or to register for assistance, you can call The Salvation Army – Hamilton at 406-210-1453 from 9 AM to 3 PM. You can also visit their website at www.HamiltonRedKettle.org or their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SalvationArmyHamiltonMT/. c
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