HRDC Announces "Walls Up" Celebration for Homeward Point
Bozeman — HRDC announces a milestone event in the construction of Homeward Point, our new comprehensive shelter aimed at reducing homelessness in Gallatin County. The “Walls Up” celebration will take place at 12:00 pm on Thursday, May 30th.
HRDC’s Homeward Point is more than just a shelter. It is designed to be a comprehensive support center where individuals and families experiencing homelessness can access a range of services tailored to their needs. With dedicated spaces for families, private meeting rooms for confidential consultations, and adjacent access to HRDC’s Market Place—offering all HRDC programming, including on site access to food and meals, —Homeward Point is poised to transform the way we address homelessness in our community.
While HRDC’s current shelter has been a critical stopgap and enabled us to help hundreds of people, it was never meant to be a long-term solution. Homeward Point will provide a permanent solution, enabling us to help more people more effectively. As homelessness continues to rise—nationwide and locally—facilities like Homeward Point are essential. In Montana, the number of people experiencing homelessness increased by a staggering 45% between 2022 and 2023, highlighting the urgent need for expanded support services.
“Our community is at a critical juncture,” said Heather Grenier, HRDC President/CEO. “Homeward Point represents our commitment to making homelessness a rare, brief, and one-time occurrence for everyone who experiences it. This facility will provide the resources and environment needed to help our neighbors get back on their feet and into stable housing.”
As a private, not-for-profit Community Action Organization focused on building a better community through its nearly 50 initiatives, HRDC combats poverty in southwestern Montana and believes everyone deserves the opportunity to be financially stable. Donors, volunteers, and community members can find out what we have in common at https://thehrdc.org/
