Foothills Community Christian School
2210 5th Avenue North • Great Falls, Montana 59401 • (406) 452-5276 • FAX (406) 452-8606
EMAIL: [email protected] • www.foothillschristian.org
To:
Great Falls Media Outlets
From: Kerri Koteskey,
Advancement Coordinator
[email protected]
406-452-5276 x216
RE:
Foothills School Begins Major Fundraising Effort
Great Falls, Mont. – “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from
it.” – Proverbs 22:6. For the past 20 years, Foothills Community Christian School has been doing just that
by providing a Christ-centered education to students.
Since its founding in 1996, Foothills has doubled in size from 75 to 151 students and enrollment is
expected to continue to grow for the coming years. Foothills, a non-denominational school serving
students from 28 area churches, provides exceptional academics in a faith-based setting from prekindergarten through twelfth grade.
Foothills recently announced the launch of a major fundraising effort to improve its programs and
facilities. To kick-off this effort, the Gianforte Family Foundation generously pledged $500,000 to help
meet the future needs of the school and ensure its future in the community. The gift hopes to inspire
others to collectively meet or exceed this pledge so even more students in the Great Falls area have the
opportunity to receive this incredible educational experience.
“It is an incredible blessing that comes at a crucial time as we strive to continue to improve our academic
and enrichment programs,” said Brion Lindseth, Chairman of the Foothills Board of Directors. “We’re
ready to move into the future of Foothills. Our community needs this. Our students deserve this. And this
pledge, and the additional support it inspires, will make it happen.”
“Foothills continues to grow, and our programs and facilities need to meet that growth.” We provide a
Christ-centered education that values exceptional academics, strong moral character, and service to
others. We are called Foothills Community Christian School because we strive to have a positive
influence on the entire Great Falls community.”
The Gianforte Family Foundation supports organizations that equip others with the means to improve
their lives and create lasting change. The Foundation was founded in 2005 by Greg and Susan Gianforte
and has given over $51.7 million to support projects throughout Montana, the nation, and across the
globe. In 2016, over 70% of the foundation’s giving was to Montana-based projects and organizations.
Foothills hosted its Spring Banquet, “Foundation of Faith” on Tuesday, April 11 with guest speaker, Lt.
Col. Oliver North. The launch of this fundraising campaign and the Gianforte Family Foundation’s gift
was announced to an audience of more than 900.
Assisting parents in providing a Christ-centered education that values
Exceptional academics, strong moral character, and service to others