Senior Assistance Fund for Essentials (SAFE)
In 2024, the Empty Stockings Fund went through a rebranding to better address the issues and concerns Big Sky Senior Services' clients face. The Senior Assistance Fund for Essentials, or SAFE, will provide clients emergency resources year-round for residential assistance, necessary household goods, emergency food relief, moving assistance, assistive equipment, and so on.
As it was when it was previously known as the Empty Stockings Fund, SAFE will continue to support clients during the holiday season by providing $25 or $50 gift cards to Walmart or Albertsons during the month of December.
Make the Holidays Special
During the holiday season, seniors may need extra support with meals as well as the opportunity to choose the gifts they need, encouraging a sense of independence and dignity while also providing genuine joy. We help by providing free holiday meals as well as collecting gift cards through SAFE.
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SAFE enables us to send out gift cards to seniors to purchase much-needed items such as clothing, pet supplies, or items for their homes. We depend on the kindness and generosity of our community to make this happen. Here are a few ways you can help us out:
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Donate $25 or $50 Walmart and/or Albertsons gift cards by Friday, December 13
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Donate cash or by check to help purchase gift cards
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Donate to SAFE online by clicking on "Donate to SAFE"
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Gift cards and/or donations can be sent to or received at:
Big Sky Senior Services
Attn: Empty Stockings
935 Lake Elmo Drive, Suite B
Billings, MT 59105
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Office Hours:
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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All remaining gift cards and funds are used throughout the year to provide clients emergency resources year round.​