Homeless

I know times are tough on a lot of people right now in Billings with inflation and crawling out of a pandemic. It’s been especially hard on the homeless population. I also know some people are super judgmental about homelessness.   “Get a job ...

When I saw the photo below showing security inside of a homeless camp, I thought it was a photo from Portland, Oregon. Nope. That's not Portland, it's Missoula, Montana. Check out the photo below of the armed, masked men dressed mostly in dark clothing...

Two mental health workers at the Billings Clinic, who regularly interact with the homeless in our community, are taking upon themselves to make sure our neighbors in need have the essentials they need this winter.

This is the 25th year RiverStone Health Healthcare for the Homeless will host the Homeless Persons' Memorial Vigil on the Yellowstone Country Courthouse lawn at 12:15pm on Friday, December 21st.

Montana Rescue Mission in Billings has extended the deadline to sign up to for the Homebound Thanksgiving meal delivery until 5 p.m. today. Those unable to travel to the mission at 2822 Minnesota Avenue on Thanksgiving Day can request meal delivery by calling 406-259-3800...

Sunday morning a body was found on the sidewalk right across the street from the studios. We don't have all the facts yet as to what killed this man, but here is what is believed to be true at this point according to the Billings Gazette: This man was likely a transient The elements were likely a factor At this point, it looks like this was a homeless man who froze to death...

Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, temperatures never reached this low. In fact, I don't think I've ever been outside somewhere and the temperature was lower than 20 degrees so having zero degree days and nights and with windchill making it worse, I can't even imagine being outside for long periods of time, let alone over night...

Get your running shoes out and start training for the 7th annual Purple 5K to help the homeless here in Billings. All proceeds from the Purple 5K race goes to the Spare Change for Real Change program.

One of the most beautiful and poignant activities of the holiday season in Billings will be held at noon on Monday, Dec. 21 when RiverStone Health Healthcare for the Homeless encourages the community to join in a candlelight vigil to remember homeless persons who have died. ...

Homelessness in Montana is an issue that only seems to be growing. Movato just released and interactive map that shows the spike in growth of the homeless population in each state. And while Montana might not be number one on the list, we aren't exactly improving with the issue year after year.