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HRDC Continues to Tackle Critical Community Needs Through Innovative Fundraiser

HRDC Press Release

Bozeman, MT – HRDC continues to tackle critical community needs with the return of its innovative fundraiser, the UnGala. Launched in 2017, this bold, non-traditional event replaced costly, resource-intensive galas with a simple yet powerful concept: donors can skip the formal affair and instead send in a “ticket price” of their choosing. This innovative approach allows HRDC to dedicate every dollar raised to addressing critical community needs, including homelessness, food insecurity, and community housing. By eliminating expenses for venues, catering, and decorations, the UnGala ensures that contributions directly support those in need, reflecting HRDC’s commitment to resourceful and impactful stewardship.

This year, HRDC has set an ambitious UnGala fundraising goal of $500,000 to help
sustain its vital programs. As of mid-December, the campaign is making great progress,
thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the community. “December is one of the most critical times of the year for us,” said Kristin Hamburg, HRDC’s Resource Development Director. “The UnGala allows us to focus every dollar
on what truly matters—ensuring our neighbors have access to shelter, food, warmth, and essential services.”

HRDC relies on the community to raise $4 million annually to maintain its life-changing programs. These include emergency and supportive housing, food assistance, transportation, and other essential resources that help individuals and families thrive.

Donations to the UnGala can be made through the end of December by visiting https://thehrdc.org/donate/ or by sending checks to HRDC, 32 S. Tracy Ave., Bozeman, MT 59715. Together, we can reach this year’s goal and ensure no one in our community goes without the essentials this winter.

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Brooke Poole

Public Sector

Since 2015, Brooke has been working with Allergan Aesthetics, Body Contouring. In 2018, Brooke began her role as Senior Manager of Training. Brooke graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science in Commercial Photography from Appalachian State University in 2011.

Brooke began her role on our Board in 2019. However, she feels it’s more fitting to say that she gets to serve on our Board. For Brooke, an evening at our Fork & Spoon was her first glance into our organization’s powerful work. As Brooke states, joining the Board has only expanded her appreciation for the caliber of people leading our mission and the impact of our vast ecosystem of services. While metrics alone are impressive, Brooke likes to visualize each number as an individual example of support – an extension of a helping hand, a moment of relief – given to one of our neighbors. She is grateful for the opportunity to participate in shaping HRDC’s future.

Although Brooke spends most of her volunteer time with HRDC, she was fortunate enough to build with Habitat for Humanity over the course of the summer in 2020. Her favorite place to spend time is anywhere under the Big Sky, although Hyalite may be her favorite place on Earth.

Ron Brey

Public Sector

Ron served as Bozeman’s Assistant City Manager from 1990 to 2008. After retiring, Ron joined our Board in 2011. Ron received his Bachelor of Arts in History from the University of Montana in 1977, and his Masters in Science in Rural, Town, and Regional Planning from the University of Montana in 1987.

During his time with the City of Bozeman, Ron saw the important role that HRDC has played in our community. Ron has seen that HRDC provides necessary social services to assure that all Bozeman residents could obtain housing, food, training, employment and the other necessities of life. He also came to understand that HRDC was always able to respond immediately as new community needs arose. Ron believes that the dedication, hard work, and compassion of HRDC’s staff make it a real honor to serve on the Board.

Ron also serves on the Trails, Open Space and Parks Committee for the City of Bozeman, and as a volunteer with the Red Cross. One of Ron’s favorite activities is walking his beloved dog every day, enjoying many of Bozeman’s trails and parks, like Burke Park, Bozeman Creek, and the Hyalite and Mount Ellis areas. Ron and his wife Claire enjoy spending their days with family, friends, and time outdoors.