Opportunity Bank of Montana Donates $75,000 to St. Peter’s Health Foundation to Support Variety of Community Health Initiatives

November 25, 2024

The St. Peter’s Health Foundation is thrilled to announce a generous donation of $75,000 from Opportunity Bank of Montana. This substantial contribution will be used toward health initiatives in the Helena community.


Laura Clark, President and Chief Executive Officer of Opportunity Bank of Montana, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, "As a Montana community bank, we are dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities we serve. We are proud to support St. Peter’s Health in increasing access to quality care for individuals in Helena and our surrounding communities."


This funding will create an endowment fund to support a variety of upcoming St. Peter’s initiatives, including the expansion of community-based services, mental health programs, increasing access to care, and improving the overall health infrastructure within the Helena community. This initiative aligns with St. Peter’s mission to improve the health, wellness and quality of life of the people and communities it serves. 


"At the heart of our mission is the commitment to provide strong financial futures and strengthen our communities. Access to high quality health care is essential to the overall well-being of our community and by supporting these initiatives, we are reinforcing our commitment to creating positive, lasting change,” said Clark.


St. Peter’s Health Chief Executive Officer Wade Johnson, expressed gratitude for the donation, saying, "We are incredibly grateful for the support from Opportunity Bank of Montana. This funding will significantly enhance our ability to provide comprehensive health care services to those in need.”


Stephen Mason, Executive Vice President of the St. Peter’s Health Foundation, added, “Opportunity Bank of Montana has thoughtfully supported St. Peter’s Health for more than 30 years through donations and volunteer executive leadership.  Their new endowed fund is innovative and offers much-needed flexibility that will help us transform health and wellness services today and for generations to come.  We are grateful to Laura and the Opportunity Bank of Montana Board of Directors for choosing to help make us better for our patients and the communities we serve.”