Montana Community Foundation receives $1,000 from Thrivent Financial to help build stronger communities

MISSOULA – Montana Community Foundation (MCF) recently received $1,000 as part of a gift from Thrivent Financial. The funds will be used to support MCF's mission to create a culture of giving so Montana communities can flourish.

Western Montana Thrivent Financial representatives voted to gift $1,000, which was provided by the Northwest Thrivent Member Network. Thrivent Financial provides financial support and other resources for its members to come together to help their communities and congregations through fundraisers and service activities.

"Thrivent Financial provides its members and other interested volunteers the opportunity to join in service and use the financial resources of Thrivent Financial to serve people and organizations here in our local area," said Mike Darrington, Financial Associate in Missoula. "Through our mission of helping our members be wise with money and live generously, we connect congregations, institutions and volunteers to make a difference in people's lives."

"We are grateful for this generous donation from Thrivent Financial. They understand the important philanthropic work MCF is accomplishing in communities throughout the state and their support of that work is commendable," said Mary Rutherford, MCF President and CEO.

All Thrivent Financial members have the opportunity to give back to their communities, congregations and causes they care about through Thrivent Action Teams, Thrivent Choice Dollars and other charitable activities, as well as connect with one another through social and educational events.

Anyone can join in volunteer and educational activities hosted by Thrivent Financial. For more information, call 406-541-4665 or visit http://www.thrivent.com/making-a-difference.