A Simple Fence Improves Safety at a Popular Libby Community Venue | LOR Foundation
Complete Engagement

A Simple Fence Improves Safety at a Popular Libby Community Venue

  • Local Champion: Libby Adventist Christian School
  • Date Funded: September 11, 2023
  • Grant Amount: $25,467

Libby locals regularly use the Adventist Church to host free community events, such as the outdoor clubs for kids, community classes, game nights, and more. The church, though, which is located about 100 feet from Hwy 37 and near the J Neals walking path, is becoming increasingly unsafe for those using the outdoor area. The busy road presents a hazard for children and as do some of the animals from the surrounding forest (mountain lions, bears, wolves, and moose) who wander into the outdoor area. Recognizing a simple solution—a six-foot fence—could greatly improve safety for community members using the venue, a volunteer at Libby Seventh Day Adventist Church reached out to LOR for help. LOR’s funding will support the construction of a fence that helps prevent accidents, wildlife encounters, and unauthorized access, allowing for safer outdoor activities and future projects like a community garden.

Contact our community officer in Libby. Meet Tabitha Viergutz
More Engagement Solutions
Engagement / Libby Audio-Visual Upgrades Give Libby Residents a Clear Voice in Local Government
Local Champion:
City of Libby
Date funded:
September 5, 2025
Grant Amount:
$24,000
Engagement / Cortez A Digital Projector Brings the Cortez Community Together
Local Champion:
Cortez Creative Arts District
Date funded:
September 2, 2025
Grant Amount:
$16,000
Engagement / Libby Picnic Tables Provide Quiet Spaces for Libby Elementary Students
Local Champion:
A group of Libby students
Date funded:
August 28, 2025
Grant Amount:
$450
Engagement / Cortez Holiday Movie Nights Strengthen Family Bonds in Cortez
Local Champion:
School Community Youth Collaborative
Date funded:
August 15, 2025
Grant Amount:
$6,961
Engagement / Cortez A Little Free Art Library Brings Creativity to Downtown Cortez
Local Champion:
A Cortez local
Date funded:
August 7, 2025
Grant Amount:
$900
Engagement / Lander Wyoming Five Star Platform Brings Professional-Level Coverage to Lander High School Sports
Local Champion:
Lander local
Date funded:
July 30, 2025
Grant Amount:
$7,000

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