Our Impact
Transforming Lives and Communities.
For over 30 years, Love INC has been at work in Gallatin County. As a Partnership of Churches, we work with churches to help meet the needs of those in our community who are struggling. Our goal is to provide holistic transformation to each person who reaches out to Love INC, not merely meeting physical needs, but caring for each person spiritually and emotionally as well.
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Mark & Linda's Story
(August 2026)
“As you get older there are many things that wise people have said that truly hit a chord with you. One that comes to mind is, ‘Do not regret growing older. It is a privilege denied to many,’ (Mark Twain).
Linda and I have been truly blessed/privileged. We have been able to retire together. We always thought that retirement would be a wonderful time and it is! It doesn’t seem right to spend all of it on ourselves. Neither of us miss getting up before dawn by an alarm clock so that we can go to work. We don’t miss work, but we miss the interaction with other people. We have met many fantastic people at Peace Lutheran in Belgrade who seem to volunteer for everything and are outstanding role models. About a year ago, Pastor Andrew said he wanted to talk to us and I thought, “I know what comes next.” We met and he asked if we would be “Coordinators for a Personal Care Closet (PCC).” I’m thinking, oh sure “coordinator” that is shortened for I have this idea and I want you to take it off my hands. I was wrong. We found out it wasn’t some wild idea of Pastor Andrew’s, but a well-organized and successful concept that was already in place in Bozeman. Successful enough that they wanted to set up an additional one in Belgrade. We met with some folks at Love INC (wonderful people). After a few meetings with them and volunteers from three other congregations, we had a plan and a start date. With the help of Love INC staff and the volunteers from Belgrade Seventh-day Adventist, Belgrade United Reformed, and our friends at Light of Christ in Four Corners, it all came together. We are approaching the one year mark and couldn’t be happier with the privilege of being coordinators. The opportunity to be involved with Love INC in the PCC [Ministry] gives us a wonderful opportunity to interact with others while filling a need in the community.”
Brittney's Story
(July 2026)
When Brittney faced a cancer diagnosis, local churches and volunteers connected through Gallatin County Love INC helped with practical needs. She shared this message about what that support meant to her:
“Hi, my name is Brittney [Redacted]. A couple of years ago, I broke my wrist, and [Love INC] helped me. On April 13 of this year, I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. I was blessed that Laura with the Car Clinic helped me get a car. Hopefully, I’ll get disability so I can keep gas in the vehicle for appointments at the cancer center and keep going. Love INC also helped with rent, and the [personal] care package helped a lot. God bless all the crew with Love INC.” (lightly edited for clarity)
Jessie's Story
(based off her Q&A responses)
Jessie has experienced firsthand the impact of someone stepping in when you need them most.
“I came from some unfortunate circumstances growing up, and throughout my life there have been people who stepped in to help me when I needed it most. Because of that, I’ve always wanted to give back to others the way people gave to me.”
When she found Gallatin County Love INC, it felt like the perfect opportunity to serve her community in a meaningful way and be a source of encouragement for someone else. She began volunteering in the Connection Center, even though she had never worked in a call center before and didn’t even know how to use the phones. As the youngest volunteer in the Connection Center by a couple of decades, she wasn’t sure how she would fit in. Instead, she was welcomed with kindness and patience. The other volunteers took the time to teach her, answer her questions, and make her feel like she belonged.
As she settled into the role, Jessie discovered that every phone call represented a person with a story. “It taught me that every person has a story, and many people are carrying struggles that aren’t obvious from the outside. You never really know what someone is going through or what led them to ask for help. It also reminded me that a difficult season in someone’s life doesn’t define who they are. We all go through seasons where we need a little extra support, and there is so much courage in reaching out for help.” Perhaps the biggest lesson she learned was that making a difference isn’t always about fixing someone’s circumstances.
“The experience showed me that you don’t always have to change someone’s situation to make an impact. Sometimes the greatest gift you can give is your time, compassion, and a listening ear. Making someone feel heard, understood, and like someone is genuinely rooting for them can make all the difference.” That perspective has stayed with her. She believes kindness is often found in the little things, and that those things can have a bigger impact than we ever realize. When asked what she would say to another young person thinking about volunteering, her answer is simple: “Absolutely do it. It can feel intimidating to try something new, especially if you’re younger than everyone else, but don’t let that stop you. You’ll learn new skills, meet incredible people, and make a real difference in your community. Even if you can’t fix every situation, you can still show someone kindness, compassion, and hope, and that matters.”
Jessie came to Love INC hoping to give back to others. Along the way, she found a community that welcomed her, new skills she never expected to learn, and a deeper understanding that showing up with compassion can make an eternal difference.