"Improving the quality of life of families and individuals in need of a hand up"
The smartest investments in life are made in children. Our efforts focus on the specific needs of children in low to middle class families, with the hope of seeing every child in Montana thrive. We partner with community leaders, care providers, and donors to work toward this goal.
No long delays or complex strategies. We provide fast, direct help to people in need.
Areas of Assistance
Women and Children Shelters
In any society the most vulnerable tend to be children and homeless. We work to adequately equip shelters that demonstrate need. We make site visits to evaluate the situation for ourselves and see what immediate and long term solutions are needed. We provide for basic supplies, such as food, bedding, clothing, and medicine.
Education for Children
We provide assistance to schools so children may attend school or participate in educational opportunities. We provide basic school supplies. We also help with material support to schools such as tables, chairs, and chalkboards. We also provide educational opportunities for educators (teachers and administrators) to attend seminars and continuing education programs that can aid them in developing their own programs that they can use in their local school districts.
People with Disabilities
We provide equipment such as wheelchairs and hearing devices to assist people with disabilities.
Single Parents
We work to educate, equip and empower single parents with resources, practical assistance, emotional encouragement and social networking to better their lives, and those of their children.
Prevention of Human Trafficking
We also work with various organizations who are trained in areas of prevention of human trafficking. A key part in prevention is teaching vulnerable young people, primarily girls, ways of avoiding the traps of predators who would harm them. We fund life skills training to empower young people to have definite choices in life that will also enable them to be self-sufficient and less likely to become victims due to economic desperation.
We also provide support to individuals and organizations that are involved in the rescuing aspect of this problem, to help victims who are rescued to heal and start a new life.
Disaster Relief
People who have lost their homes due to a disaster face greater exposure to the elements and the threat of sickness and disease. We will work to be prepared with supplies so we can quickly respond to a crisis when disaster strikes, if we are in a position to assist, we will deploy a team to meet the basic needs of the victims.
In any society the most vulnerable tend to be children and homeless. We work to adequately equip shelters that demonstrate need. We make site visits to evaluate the situation for ourselves and see what immediate and long term solutions are needed. We provide for basic supplies, such as food, bedding, clothing, and medicine.
Education for Children
We provide assistance to schools so children may attend school or participate in educational opportunities. We provide basic school supplies. We also help with material support to schools such as tables, chairs, and chalkboards. We also provide educational opportunities for educators (teachers and administrators) to attend seminars and continuing education programs that can aid them in developing their own programs that they can use in their local school districts.
People with Disabilities
We provide equipment such as wheelchairs and hearing devices to assist people with disabilities.
Single Parents
We work to educate, equip and empower single parents with resources, practical assistance, emotional encouragement and social networking to better their lives, and those of their children.
Prevention of Human Trafficking
We also work with various organizations who are trained in areas of prevention of human trafficking. A key part in prevention is teaching vulnerable young people, primarily girls, ways of avoiding the traps of predators who would harm them. We fund life skills training to empower young people to have definite choices in life that will also enable them to be self-sufficient and less likely to become victims due to economic desperation.
We also provide support to individuals and organizations that are involved in the rescuing aspect of this problem, to help victims who are rescued to heal and start a new life.
Disaster Relief
People who have lost their homes due to a disaster face greater exposure to the elements and the threat of sickness and disease. We will work to be prepared with supplies so we can quickly respond to a crisis when disaster strikes, if we are in a position to assist, we will deploy a team to meet the basic needs of the victims.
Values
Integrity
We will adhere to moral and ethical principles in all circumstances.
Stewardship
The staff and board of directors will take great care to protect and distribute assets for the purpose of advancing the vision and mission.
Collaboration
We will work with key individuals and other nonprofit organizations to assure effectiveness and efficiency for our programs.
Excellence
We will strive to be excellent in our efforts and labor diligently to accomplish our mission.
Transparency
We will maintain policies that have transparency as a priority.
Charitable
We will assist individuals and organizations representing legitimate need.
Courage
We will not be deterred from assisting those in need due to dangers from disasters, disease, conflict, or any other obstacle.
We will adhere to moral and ethical principles in all circumstances.
Stewardship
The staff and board of directors will take great care to protect and distribute assets for the purpose of advancing the vision and mission.
Collaboration
We will work with key individuals and other nonprofit organizations to assure effectiveness and efficiency for our programs.
Excellence
We will strive to be excellent in our efforts and labor diligently to accomplish our mission.
Transparency
We will maintain policies that have transparency as a priority.
Charitable
We will assist individuals and organizations representing legitimate need.
Courage
We will not be deterred from assisting those in need due to dangers from disasters, disease, conflict, or any other obstacle.
Board Members
Denya Jacobs is a board member of Search and Assist as well as a home health Nurse in Montana. In addition to her career as a Nurse, Denya has recently started her own business as a Health Coach to assist individuals with long-term health preparation. Her educational leadership and entrepreneurial vision are what drive her pivotal role in ensuring that every voice is heard in a collaborative environment. With a passion to serve others, she has made it her mission in life to support children and the elderly both in her hometown and internationally. Her determination to be a light in this world and her genuine desire to serve is reflected in the way she lays down her life daily to help those in need. Denya resides in Bozeman, Montana with her husband and three children.
Charlie Jacobs is a board member of Search and Assist as well as the Co-Owner of TJ Electric, an electrical business in Montana. Charlie has steadily built the foundation that has driven his team to continuous success. Outside of work, he is dedicated to strengthening his international connections and volunteering overseas. Charlie has witnessed firsthand the hardship that occurs on a daily basis for those who struggle to meet their daily needs, and he has made it his mission to make a difference in their lives. What truly makes him stand out is his ability to calmly adapt to every situation while radiating positivity. Charlie lives in Bozeman, Montana with his wife and three children.
Matt Parsley has served a number of charitable organizations in the past as well as currently including: the past president and past treasurer of the Board of the Connersville Hope Center; past member of the Connersville Lions Club; acting chairman of the board of Direct Connect Humanitarian Aid; and acting board member of Search and Assist. Matt also travels every couple years with Direct Connect Humanitarian Aid. Matt worked in the banking field as a branch manager, business banker, and lender over the course of eight years. He began investing in real estate in late 2011 with the hope of establishing a business that would give him greater flexibility of time to do the things most important to him: helping others and spending time with his family. Matt left the banking field in 2014 to pursue the growth of his business. He currently manages an extensive real estate portfolio ranging from residential and commercial rental units to a storage facility. In addition, Matt owns three other businesses including a franchise donut and coffee shop. Matt resides in Connersville, Indiana with his wife Raechel of thirteen years and his three daughters. He is master to Lola and Weasely (his dogs) and is an amateur beekeeper.
Justin Bolton - Bio and picture coming soon!
Search and Assist is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charity (Tax ID# 83-1275804). Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
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