The Living Life Fund, held at the Park County Community Foundation (PCCF), is throwing a benefit concert and silent auction on February 15, 2025 at the Livingston Elks Lodge. “Music for the Heart of Park County” will raise funds for granting to local nonprofits working to empower Park County’s kids by fostering mental health and resiliency through outdoor experiences and mentorship opportunities. Doors for this Valentine-themed event open at 6 pm and local musicians Marcedes Carroll, Blake Brightman, and Rancho Deluxe begin performing at 6:30 pm.
Climbing poverty rates, housing challenges, and seasonal depression during the long winter months can intensify mental health challenges among Park County residents. In 2023, philanthropist Greg Johns created the Living Life Fund at PCCF to provide opportunities for youth recreation, camaraderie, and mentorship to combat these factors.
“I’ve been visiting Paradise Valley for nearly 30 years and recently retired, making Park County my home. When close friends lost their 14-year-old to suicide, I discovered how prevalent suicide is in Park County. I knew something needed to be done for the kids in our community,” said Living Life Fund creator Greg Johns.
Dozens of local businesses have generously begun donating useful items and experiences to the silent auction. Tickets – $25 in advance and $35 at the door –can be purchased at the Park County Community Foundation website: https://parkcounty.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/list/event?event_date_id=1099
100% of the proceeds benefit the Living Life Fund, held at the Park County Community Foundation
PCCF can help residents define their philanthropic vision and match that with suitable organizations or projects. PCCF can assist by setting up a fund – like the Living Life Fund –to support a particular organization or cause. PCCF receives your donation, handles tax receipts, and processes payments to disburse the funds back into the community. Any other donors interested in the cause can also donate to the fund. Conversations with donors who are interested in making an impact on a specific issue in Park County are welcomed.
For more information on ways to give, please contact: Tricia Erikson | tricia.erikson@pccf-montana.org | (406) 224-3920.
