GFDA Top Ten for 11-16-25

High School Students in Great Falls are building the 48th high school house this year! On Thursday Wells Fargo announced a $200,000 grant to NeighborWorks Great Falls that will enable our community to continue build more high school houses each year. Sherrie Arey, Executive Director of NeighborWorks Great Falls, led a panel discussion with the Governor, Mike Rowe, Caleb Stringer (with Sletten who began his carpentry career working on a high school house), and Pete Pace the High School House instructor with Great Falls Public Schools. The Governor made a proclamation declaring November 13, 2025 as High School House Day. Mike Rowe was on hand representing his foundation, Mike Rowe Works, and presented the current students working on the high school house with Carhart jackets and hoodies. See stories on KRTV, KFBB and TheElectric.

Help shape the future of childcare in Great Falls! The Great Falls Development Authority is undergoing a planning process to determine the demand for a new childcare facility in Great Falls, MT and is conducting a short survey to understand local childcare needs. Your input will guide efforts to address unmet demand and improve options within the city. The survey takes about 15 minutes. You will be asked to answer questions regarding current childcare arrangements, basics household characteristics, and future and preferred childcare needs. This information is for market research only. Results are completely confidential. Share your voice today and make a difference for your community!