Butte Cares

There is no question that Butte is full of everyday heroes. It is not just our first responders, our hospital workers and military members who garner the title but many who do so much on a different level. How many youth coaches here in Butte spend countless hours teaching our kids? Theater and musical directors. Older mentors and sports heroes. Butte's list if certainly far and wide, and Butte Cares believes that these people need to be recognized.

How do you fold a mountain of clothes? Well, logic would state that one shirt at a time would be the best and most effective way. Let me tell you, a literal mountain of clothes has been dropped off at the final collection point of the annual Harrington Pepsi/Butte Cares Clothing Drive, the old Stage/Events Center are in the south end of the Butte Plaza Mall, and it is going to take a lot of sorting, folding and organizing to get things ready for Saturday's distribution. Folding one shirt at a time will go a lot smoother and faster if there are many hands at work.

Odds are you know somebody that is making a difference in making our community a better, safer, drug-free community. From local leaders leading prevention efforts to the teachers who are working with our youth every day, the folks at Butte Cares want these people to be recognized for the good that they bring.

Whether you're a reveler or a runner, there's going to be something for you to do over St. Patrick's Day weekend here in Butte, America. Not that there's ever a lack of activity in or around March 17, here is a look at some of the things you need to know about heading into the big holiday.

This St. Patrick's Day, Butte Cares is putting on a color run at 3pm at Stodden Park. In addition to being family-friendly and substance-free, the event is perfect for all ages and abilities. There will be a one-mile fun run and also a 5-kilometer run with both courses with park boundaries and both featuring many "color stations" where participants will be sprinkled with bright powder. There will be food, music and many events being hosted by students.

For a little over a month now, folks from all across Southwest Montana have been graciously donating their gently worn winter gear for the annual Harrington Pepsi/Butte Cares/Ziply Fiber Clothing Drive while over the last couple of days our volunteers have been sorting and folding the literal mountain of clothes that have been dropped off. This year, we will be wrapping things up with the free distribution starting at 10am at the Butte Plaza Mall Events Center on the south side of the building and the generosity of our donors and volunteers cannot go unnoticed.

Butte Cares is an organization in Butte that works to support our community, in particular the youth of Butte. Substance use among the youth, as well as the adults in our community, continues to adversely affect our community and families.

Today's Townsquare Media, Harrington Pepsi, Ace Hardware, and Butte Cares Clothing Drive at the MAC was a great experience for everyone involved. Volunteers, sponsors, and participants came together for a great cause; along the way, many met and connected with new faces. For numerous years, the Clothing Drive in Butte has helped provide gently worn clothes, hats, gloves, blankets, shoes, and more to those in need within the community. It has also offered a sense of worth and accomplishment to the many volunteers who donate their time to the Clothing Drive each year.

Volunteers needed through Saturday at MAC for Clothing Drive

Music enthusiasts, there are many reasons to rock out! The upcoming event, "Rock the Pit", is by far one of the most important reasons to do just that! As provided by All Events and The Butte Elks Lodge, "Rock the Pit", October 8th at the Butte Elks Lodge, is a benefit dedicated to the memory of Perry Schelin, a local resident and musician who passed away in January after succumbing to brain cancer.