Maternity home wish

During my April visit to Bigfork, I was pleased to find so many people who had a heart for the girls and babies of the Florence Crittenton Home. As school starts we hope you might open your hearts again to Montana's girls in need.

As Montana's only licensed maternity home, we serve girls from every corner of the state, including yours. Our wish is to provide our 16 girls with new outfits and supplies to begin school.

We all remember what it was like to be a teenager getting ready for the first day of school—hours spent in front of the mirror deciding on that perfect outfit. We so wanted to feel we "fit in" and that we were cool.

Could you help make a teenage girl's first day of school special with a gift certificate or a check? We are a 501(c)(3) charity and your gift is tax deductible. Our address is 901 North Harris, Helena, MT 59601.

I can assure you these girls are precious, and so appreciative of help. One of the hardest things for them to accept is that someone really cares. Your gift would make a tremendous difference in their lives.

Pat Seiler,

Executive Director

Florence Crittenton Home, Helena, Mont.