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WIN THIS KNIFE
Veterans don’t need pity. They need purpose, hard conversations, and a team that will keep showing up. Montana Vet Program builds resilience through outdoor therapy and practical tools veterans can carry back into everyday life.
Our 2026 goal: 150 monthly donors at $20/month
Why it matters: By the end of 2026, we want enough consistent support to afford an office space—so we can serve veterans with more capacity, better logistics, and stronger follow-through.
January Monthly Donor Giveaway
Become an active recurring donor at $20/month or more by Jan 31, 2026 (11:59 PM MT) and you’re entered to win a Montana Knife Company Blackfoot 2.0 (new in box, ARV $300, lower 48 shipping included).
Already a $20+ monthly donor as of Jan 1, 2026? You’re automatically entered.
Drawing: Feb 3, 2026
Winner announced: Feb 3, 2026
RULES
BLACKFOOT 2.0 MONTHLY DONOR GIVEAWAY — OFFICIAL RULES (NO PURCHASE NECESSARY) Sponsor: Montana Vet Program (“Sponsor”). Promotion: Blackfoot 2.0 Monthly Donor Giveaway (“Promotion”). Promotion Period: Begins Jan 1, 2026 at 12:01 AM Mountain Time and ends Jan 31, 2026 at 11:59 PM Mountain Time. Eligibility: Open to legal residents of the United States who are 18 years or older at time of entry. Void where prohibited. Prize: One (1) Montana Knife Company Blackfoot 2.0 (new in box). Approximate Retail Value (ARV): $300. Sponsor will ship prize to winner in the lower 48 U.S. states at no cost. No substitutions, transfers, or cash equivalent. How to Enter (Two Methods): Donate Entry (Recurring Donor): During the Promotion Period, become an active recurring donor to Sponsor at $20/month or more using the Sponsor’s donation link. Existing recurring donors at $20/month or more as of Jan 1, 2026 are automatically entered. Donation link: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=89RR58H24YLVS No Purchase Necessary Entry: During the Promotion Period, submit one entry via Sponsor’s “No Purchase Necessary Entry” form on this page. Entry Limit: One (1) entry per person total, regardless of entry method. Winner Selection: One (1) winner will be selected in a random drawing on Feb 3, 2026. Winner will be announced Feb 3, 2026. Odds depend on number of eligible entries received. Winner Notification: Sponsor will attempt to contact the winner using the information provided. If winner does not respond within 72 hours, Sponsor may select an alternate winner. Taxes: Winner is responsible for any federal, state, or local taxes associated with prize receipt. Platform Release: This Promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by, or associated with Instagram or Meta/Facebook, and entrants release Instagram and Meta from any responsibility. General Conditions: Sponsor may disqualify entries that are incomplete, fraudulent, or submitted in violation of these rules. Sponsor reserves the right to cancel, suspend, or modify the Promotion if necessary. Sponsor’s decisions are final. Privacy: Information submitted will be used to administer this Promotion and for Sponsor communications.
WHY THESE TOOLS?
We don’t just take veterans outside — we equip them for life after the wilderness. Breathwork to control anxiety. Yoga and fitness to rebuild the body. Nutrition to fuel the mind. Conversations that cut through silence. Your gift puts these tools in their hands, tools that last long after the trip ends.
JOIN THE MISSION MONTHLY
One-time gifts make our trips possible. Monthly gifts keep them sustainable. By committing to a monthly donation, you’re standing shoulder-to-shoulder with veterans year-round — ensuring there’s always food packed, gear ready, and a place in the Montana backcountry waiting.
Here’s what your investment makes possible:
“After my trip, I realized I could still push hard, still endure, and still lead. I hadn’t felt that in years."
— MVP Participant
How the Montana Vet Program Is Different
WE DON'T WANT TO HELP THE MOST VETERANS. WE WANT TO HELP VETERANS THE MOST
UNMATCHED LEADERSHIP
Our team leaders are combat-tested and overqualified — Green Berets, Marine snipers, SERE trainers, survival experts, and seasoned outdoor professionals. Veterans learn from those they trust most.
THE BEST TRAINING GROUND
Montana’s backcountry is as unforgiving as it is healing. Remote rivers, rugged trails, and wild terrain provide the perfect place to test skills and rediscover strength.
LOW RATIO, HIGH IMPACT
We keep our participant-to-leader ratio no higher than two veterans to one leader. That level of attention means no one slips through the cracks, and every veteran gets the connection, mentorship, and support they deserve.
WHOLE PERSON TRAINING
Every trip goes beyond hiking or rafting. We integrate breathwork, cold-water immersion, yoga, fitness, nutrition, and honest conversation about the struggles veterans carry home.
THE BEST GEAR
Outfitted with elite equipment from our mission partners, veterans are given the tools they need to succeed without distraction or failure points.
ADDRESSING RED FLAGS
Isolation, withdrawal, and loss of purpose are warning signs that can spiral into tragedy. We confront those head-on by building community, restoring confidence, and creating tools that last long after the trip.
CONSERVATION IMPACT
Your donation doesn’t just help veterans — it protects Montana’s public lands. Our teams clear trails, maintain campsites, remove invasive species, and help keep the Smith River and backcountry open for everyone.
Certified. Trusted. Mission-Ready.
As a veteran-led nonprofit operating in rugged Montana backcountry, trust and legitimacy are everything. We’re proud to have earned the 2025 Silver Seal of Transparency from Candid, meaning we share our mission, leadership, and financials openly for donors to see. We’re also PsychArmor Veteran‑Ready Certified, equipping our team with proven training in military culture and suicide awareness. On top of that, we hold the America’s Warrior Partnership Community Integration Competency Certification, ensuring we connect veterans to the community with effective, trusted service. These aren’t just badges—they’re promise that MVP is mission-aligned, effective, and transparent by design.
Candid
Psych Armor
America's Warrior Partnership
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