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406.442.6800
ABOUT US
Founded in 1971, The Friendship Center is the community resource for addressing and preventing domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking through advocacy, education, and outreach in Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, and Jefferson counties.
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Domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking do not discriminate and neither do we. Our services are available to anyone, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
Our Mission
Our mission is to be a safe haven for those affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking and to empower our community to flourish in relationships free from violence.
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Staff
Gina Boesdorfer, Executive Director
Deb Bakke, Direct Services Advocate
Cheyenne Bartelt, Finance Director
Jackie Brennan, Development Coordinator
Jaime Gabrielli, Client Services Manager
Maggie Hanzel, Direct Services Advocate
Sarah Kamis, Operations Director
Eric Parsons, Outreach and Education Coordinator
Kim Patterson, Development Director
Emma Person, Crisis Line Assistant
Jan Stergar, Direct Services Advocate
Terri Stotts, Residential Advocate
April Whitaker, Finance & Program Assistant
Request for Proposals
The Friendship Center is seeking proposals for a 1099 contracted position responsible for ensuring the maintenance, upkeep, and repair of our two properties.
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While most needs can be addressed during normal business hours, this contractor will need to be available for infrequent after-hours emergencies. This position must be a registered contractor, provide a certificate of insurance, and if applicable, certificate of workers’ compensation insurance. ​Deadline for proposal submissions is February 25, 2025.
Katie Loveland, President
Cindy Bultena, Vice President
Erin Snyder, Treasurer
Ann Penner, Secretary
Brad Bragg
Ross Duncan
Kirsten Madsen
Kevin Mathews
Marie Mullarkey
Molly Severtson
Shawn Swift
Hanna Warhank
OUR IMPACT IN 2023
115 sexual assault clients
received our help.
We provided
8,541 nights of safe shelter for
157 people
fleeing violence
784 people
engaged in more than
35 presentations about healthy relationships and consent.
We served
722 known individuals through 7,391 services.
