How were we born?
Mountain Home Montana was established by Laura Snyder, who brought together $54,000 and our first board of directors on October 1, 1998, and served as president of the board until 2003. In 1999, Bonnie Hamilton donated her family home to the program, establishing a legacy reflected in a place teen moms can really call home.
One family, helping hundreds more.
In August of the following year, the home opened, with room for three moms and their babies. The home then grew to its present capacity of six moms in 2001. Since then, we have helped hundreds of moms find safety and learn how to care for their families, and our dedication to the success of Mountain Home has been unflagging.
Some of our board members, including Gypsy Ray, our Executive Director, are also founding members. Gypsy Ray is the Executive Director and a founder of Mountain Home. An expert in her field, Gypsy has been providing much-needed services for pregnant and parenting teens since 1993. Her passionate leadership and spirit have helped make Mountain Home the success it is today.
