Engagement | LOR Foundation

Engagement

Solutions and stories covering how locals voice their opinions, exchange information, and contribute to the community’s future.

Solution Print Anthology Showcases Lander Writers and Builds Literary Community
Local Champion:
A Lander local
Date funded:
April 30, 2026
Grant Amount:
$1,000
Solution Permanent StoryWalk Brings Year-Round Outdoor Reading to Lander Families
Local Champion:
Lander Library Friends Association
Date funded:
April 30, 2026
Grant Amount:
$14,269
Solution Art Workshops Combat Isolation and Inspire Wonder in Cortez
Local Champion:
A Cortez local
Date funded:
April 27, 2026
Grant Amount:
$2,743
Solution Cooking and Wellness Classes Connect Cortez’s Hispanic Community
Local Champion:
Manos Unidas
Date funded:
April 21, 2026
Grant Amount:
$4,000
Story
How the Weiser Public Library Became an Essential “Third Space”

With LOR’s help, the Weiser Public Library has expanded programming and become Weiser’s central gathering place.

Solution Modern Kiln Expands Access to Community Ceramics in Questa
Local Champion:
Questa Creative Council
Date funded:
April 10, 2026
Grant Amount:
$5,721
Solution A Performing Arts Group Brings Creative Expression to Libby Youth
Local Champion:
Two Libby locals
Date funded:
April 9, 2026
Grant Amount:
$7,700
Solution Girl Scouts Create Birthday Celebration Kits for Lander Food Pantries
Local Champion:
A Lander local
Date funded:
March 31, 2026
Grant Amount:
$500
Solution New Cultural Events Series Bring Diverse Celebrations to Monte Vista
Local Champion:
City of Monte Vista
Date funded:
March 24, 2026
Grant Amount:
$19,500
Solution Digital Records Put Public Information at Weiser Residents’ Fingertips
Local Champion:
City of Weiser
Date funded:
March 24, 2026
Grant Amount:
$14,500

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