Volunteers of America Wyoming & Montana would like to recognize the Marna M. Kuehne Foundation and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest E. Mars, Jr. for their leadership and commitment to serving those in need at the Sheridan Community Shelter.

The Marna M. Kuehne Foundation gifted $11,700 to install a handicap chair lift for veterans at the Sheridan Community Shelter. This past year the Sheridan Community Shelter served 308 homeless men, women, and children, half of which are typically disabled veterans. The shelter provides a safe and clean environment, which includes intensive case management, referrals to supporting agencies, serving 20,500 hot meals last year and providing 12,775 nights of stay.

Mr. and Mrs. Forrest E. Mars, Jr.’s contribution of $10,000 will also help the Sheridan Community Shelter to continue to provide 24-hour emergency housing to men, women and children in Northeast Wyoming; assist all shelter program participants in addressing issues that have contributed to their homelessness; and provide assistance and/or referral to other collaborative agencies when appropriate.

Our ministry of service for the people in our programs is a privilege, particularly when people and organizations like the Marna M. Kuehne Foundation and Mr. and Mrs. Forest E. Mars, Jr. have entrusted us with their confidence and financial resources. We recognize that our success is possible because of support and generosity such as theirs.