A New Vehicle Improves Volunteer Search and Rescue Response in Libby | LOR Foundation
Complete Health

A New Vehicle Improves Volunteer Search and Rescue Response in Libby

  • Local Champion: David Thompson Search and Rescue
  • Date Funded: November 13, 2023
  • Grant Amount: $17,900

When Libby residents get lost or injured in the surrounding wilderness, the many miles of rough terrain make it difficult for rescue volunteers to quickly locate, access, and evacuate them safely. Volunteers with David Thompson Search and Rescue (DTSAR) are well aware of this issue, as they respond to dozens of calls each year and commonly spend multiple days looking for people lost in the woods. To address the problem, one volunteer reached out to the LOR Foundation, and with LOR’s help DTSAR will purchase an all-terrain vehicle that will transport multiple volunteer responders and allow them to quickly locate and evacuate lost or injured parties.

Contact our community officer in Libby. Meet Tabitha Viergutz
More Health Solutions
Health / Monte Vista Basketball Gear Powers Sargent’s Female Athletes
Local Champion:
Sargent School District No. Re-33J
Date funded:
July 21, 2025
Grant Amount:
$10,000
Health / Monte Vista A Monte Vista Mental Health Workshop Supports Spanish-Speaking Residents
Local Champion:
A Monte Vista local
Date funded:
July 18, 2025
Grant Amount:
$6,499
Health / Lander New Equipment Keeps Lander Track Athletes Safe
Local Champion:
Fremont County School District #1
Date funded:
July 18, 2025
Grant Amount:
$7,709
Health / Libby A Multi-Use Court Gives Libby Middle Schoolers Room to Play
Local Champion:
Libby K-12 Schools
Date funded:
July 18, 2025
Grant Amount:
$29,074
Health / Libby A Freezer Keeps Food Safe for Libby Families in Need
Local Champion:
Libby Food Pantry
Date funded:
July 18, 2025
Grant Amount:
$7,038
Health / Cortez Custom Skateboard Art Supports Food Security in Cortez
Local Champion:
A Cortez local
Date funded:
July 15, 2025
Grant Amount:
$4,490

Share an Idea

If you have an idea for improving quality of life in Cortez or Monte Vista, Colorado; Lander, Wyoming; Libby, Montana; Questa or Taos, New Mexico; or Weiser, Idaho, use this form to start a conversation with us.

"*" indicates required fields