Alliance for Youth

What Alliance for Youth does

Alliance for Youth is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1985 and headquartered in Great Falls, Montana, serving vulnerable youth and families across North Central Montana. The organization operates an integrated service hub at 3220 11th Ave. S. that consolidates a Youth Resource Center drop-in facility (serving youth ages 13-20 with food, clothing, hygiene, mental health counseling, medical/dental care, and life skills support), The Sober Life recovery community (1,500+ members with daily programming), Family Wellness parenting education, Mental Health First Aid and QPR suicide prevention training, and the SAPA substance abuse prevention coalition. All core services are provided free of charge to participants.

The business model is donation- and grant-funded rather than revenue-generating. Funding streams include individual and corporate donations (with a "High Five Partner" monthly giving program), block grants from the State of Montana and SAMHSA, foundation grants (Montana Children's Trust Fund, Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, United Way of Cascade County), event and room sponsorships (Community Hall, "We Do Recover" Room, Gathering Spot), Minor in Possession class fees ($125 alcohol/drug, $50 tobacco), and planned giving instruments including IRA rollovers and bequests. The organization employs approximately 16 staff led by Executive Director Kristy Pontet-Stroop, supplemented by peer recovery coaches with lived experience. No proprietary technology platform exists; technology use is administrative and communication-focused.

The organization has executed a sequenced capital expansion totaling $4.65M in fundraising goals ($550K building acquisition achieved 2021, $1.1M capital improvements 2022, $3M long-term sustainability/reserve fund targeted January 2026), reflecting investment in facility permanence and financial durability. Coalition work spans at least eight task forces including Prevent Child Abuse & Neglect, Human Trafficking Task Force, Early Childhood Coalition, LOVE Montana, NoMore Violence Week, Stop The Stigma, Great Falls Mental Health America, and Healthy Lives Vibrant Futures.

Name

Alliance for Youth

Legal name

Alliance for Youth, Inc.

Website

https://allianceforyouth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alliance for Youth is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Great Falls, Montana, operating a consolidated service hub serving vulnerable youth ages 13-20, families, and a 1,500-member recovery community in North Central Montana through prevention, intervention, and treatment programs funded by donations and grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Youth and Family Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Child and Youth Services (624110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Housing, Foster Care & Wraparound Support (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth Mentoring & Positive Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAD), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Dropout Prevention, Alternative Education & Re-Engagement Nonprofits (BPAGADAL), Behavioral Health for Children & Adolescents (Youth Services) (HLAFACAL)

Keywords

• Youth services
• Substance abuse prevention
• Recovery support
• Parenting education
• Community mental health

Headquarters

HQ city

Great Falls

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Alliance for Youth relies on tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The organization promotes monthly giving through 'High Five Partner' program and one-time donations.
2. Event and Room Sponsorships: Corporate sponsors can sponsor rooms within the facility (Community Hall, 'We Do Recover' Room, Gathering Spot) or events. Sponsorship ranges in price depending on event and level.
3. Education Program Fees: Minor in Possession (MIP) classes generate revenue: $125 for alcohol/drug MIP class, $50 for tobacco-only class. All other programs are provided free of charge to participants.
4. Planned Giving and Endowment: Accepts IRA charitable rollovers, stock gifts, real property donations, bequests, and endowment contributions. Montana Endowment Tax Credit (METC) available for qualifying gifts.
5. Government and Foundation Grants: Funding from Block Grants through State of Montana and SAMHSA, Montana Children's Trust Fund, United Way of Cascade County, Dennis & Phyllis Washington Foundation, and other public/private funders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alliance for Youth is a non-profit community organization that provides a centralized hub of prevention, intervention, and treatment services for vulnerable youth ages 13-20 and families in North Central Montana. Core offerings include the Youth Resource Center drop-in facility (food, clothing, hygiene, showers, mental health counseling, medical/dental care), The Sober Life recovery community with daily peer support, evidence-based parenting education programs, youth mental health and suicide prevention training, substance abuse prevention coalition work, and veteran recovery support. Most services are delivered free of charge to participants.

Product overview

Alliance for Youth operates as a unified non-profit service organization offering multiple interconnected programs to support vulnerable youth and families in North Central Montana. The core offerings include the Youth Resource Center (a low-barrier drop-in center), The Sober Life (recovery community), SAPA (substance abuse prevention coalition), Family Wellness (parenting education), Mental Health services (suicide prevention and mental health training), Rockin 4 Recovery (veterans' support), and various educational programs including Minor in Possession classes and the Future Empowerment Scholarship. These programs are coordinated through a central organizational structure and share the same physical location at 3220 11th Ave. S., Great Falls, MT, functioning as an integrated service ecosystem rather than separate product modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Substance Abuse Prevention Alliance (SAPA): A substance abuse prevention coalition working to make Cascade County a more vibrant and healthy place to live.
• The Sober Life
• Rockin 4 Recovery
• Youth Resource Center (YRC)
• AFY Future Empowerment Scholarship

Products and services

• Youth Resource Center (YRC) A low-barrier drop-in center serving vulnerable youth ages 13-20 in Great Falls, Montana. Provides food (including a daily meal at 5 p.m.), clothing, hygiene products, shower and laundry facilities, mental health and addiction counseling, suicide prevention services, medical and dental care, transportation assistance, and connections to employment, education/training, housing, and life skills programs. For: homeless and housing-insecure youth, youth in foster care, and other vulnerable youth referred by schools, healthcare providers, or social services.
• The Sober Life A recovery community offering peer support, care coordination, support groups, Native American culturally relevant activities, family-friendly events, fitness activities, and connection to recovery services in an alcohol, drug and judgment-free environment. Provides daily programming year-round. For: adults and youth in recovery from addiction and alcoholism, including those connected via Veterans Treatment Court.
• Substance Abuse Prevention Alliance (SAPA) A substance abuse prevention coalition working to make Cascade County a more vibrant and healthy place to live through education, awareness, prevention, treatment, and intervention efforts involving diverse community stakeholders. For: the Cascade County, Montana community across business, education, law enforcement, healthcare, and youth sectors.
• Family Wellness Programs Free parenting resources, classes, and online support including Nurturing Parenting, Circle of Parents, Parents Forever (co-parenting for divorce/separation), Love and Logic, Circle of Security Parenting, Family Conflict Resolution, and Peer Coaching Support. For: parents and families in Cascade County navigating parenting challenges, divorce/separation, recovery, or child welfare involvement.
• Mental Health Services Training programs including Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), Mental Health First Aid for Adults, and Question Persuade and Refer (QPR) suicide prevention training, providing community members with skills to recognize mental health challenges and support those in crisis. For: teachers, school staff, coaches, youth group leaders, parents, and community members who interact with adolescents.
• Rockin 4 Recovery A veterans' support program founded in 2023 that raises funds through live music events to support Veterans in Cascade County struggling with substance use disorders, including support for The Sober Life and Veterans Treatment Court. For: veterans in Cascade County with addiction issues, including those involved in the criminal justice system.
• Minor in Possession Class A 5-hour in-person educational class for first-time participants covering substance abuse, offered for $125 (no refunds) on the second Wednesday of even-numbered months. For: youth charged with first-time Minor in Possession violations of alcohol or drug laws.
• Minor in Possession Class - Tobacco ONLY A 1-hour in-person class for youth with tobacco citations, offered for $50 (no refunds) on the second Wednesday of odd-numbered months as indicated by a judge. For: youth charged under tobacco-only Minor in Possession citations.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 1,500 people served through The Sober Life recovery community
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• United Way of Cascade CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partner for Back 2 School Blast event, hosted in partnership with Alliance for Youth and Great Falls Rescue Mission. Provides school supplies and resources to youth and families in the community.
• Great Falls Rescue MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual partner for Back 2 School Blast event, providing support for vulnerable youth and families in the Great Falls community.
• Cascade County Substance Abuse Prevention Alliance (SAPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition chaired by Alliance for Youth since 2011. Represents business, civic organizations, education, faith community, government, law enforcement, media, medical/health, parent/citizen, youth, and youth-serving sectors.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boys Town: National youth-services nonprofit providing family support, parenting education, behavioral health, and out-of-home care for at-risk youth. Closely comparable to AFY's combined family-wellness, mental-health, and youth resource center offerings.
• Youth Advocate Programs: National nonprofit delivering community-based advocacy, mentoring, and wraparound services for at-risk youth and families involved in juvenile justice or child welfare systems — directly overlaps AFY's juvenile-justice, foster-care, and youth-navigator work.
• Big Brothers Big Sisters of America: National youth mentoring nonprofit pairing vulnerable youth with adult mentors to address risk factors including substance use, school dropout, and family instability — directly overlapping AFY's coalition-based prevention and youth-development mission.
• Communities In Schools: National nonprofit delivering school-based case management, dropout prevention, and wraparound supports for K-12 students. Overlaps with AFY's stated focus on school-dropout prevention, juvenile delinquency, and connecting youth to employment, education, and housing.
• National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) affiliates: Network of community-based affiliates delivering substance-abuse prevention coalitions, education programs, and recovery support — comparable to AFY's SAPA coalition and The Sober Life recovery community model.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth-development nonprofit operating club-based programming for school-aged youth, including at-risk and low-income youth. Highly comparable to Alliance for Youth's Youth Resource Center model of low-barrier, drop-in services with meals, life skills, and staff-mentored engagement.
• United Way Worldwide: National nonprofit network mobilizing community-level funding and coalitions for youth, education, and family stability. United Way of Cascade County is itself a direct AFY partner/funder, making the network highly comparable as a fellow convener and combined-funds operator.
• YMCA of the USA: Long-standing national youth-development organization providing recreation, mentorship, after-school programming, and family services at the community level — comparable mix of youth drop-in engagement, parent education, and coalition-style local partnerships.
• National Mentoring Partnership (MENTOR): National umbrella for youth-mentoring organizations, including at-risk youth mentoring in rural counties. Comparable to AFY's emphasis on positive youth development, peer recovery coaching, and family-focused prevention work.
• National 4-H Council: National positive youth-development nonprofit with county-based club and extension programming centered on mentoring, life skills, and prevention education — comparable mission, comparable coalition model with schools, and an explicit footprint in rural counties.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AllianceforYouth
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alliance-for-youth-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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