A Little About Us
Our Core Values
EMPATHY - caring for each person according to their unique physical, emotional, social & spiritual needs
TRUST - exhibiting professionalism that respects individual privacy and confidentiality
SERVICE - creating meaningful volunteer opportunities to serve and be served
HOSPITALITY - building a community that is welcoming, safe and loving
ADVOCACY - providing guidance, support
A little history
1995
Shepherd’s Hand was established operating as a free clinic and outreach ministry of Christ Lutheran Church.
2010
Shepherd’s Hand became incorporated as a non-profit and tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization.
2010
Added a Community Meal as an additional way to reach out to our neighbors.
2014
Added dental services in January of 2014.
2016
The state of Montana expanded Medicaid, making many of the folks we cared for eligible for insurance coverage. There is now greater access to healthcare. We gradually had declining patient numbers as they transitioned to Medicaid and we looked for ways we could be of further service in our community.
2022
We implemented an outreach care clinic for the homeless at the Flathead Warming Center in the winter of 2022, focusing on foot & wound care.
August 2022
Added Volunteer Caregiving programs which are non-medical supporting seniors and adults with disabilities. We saw a great and growing need for these services.
2024
In 2024, the decision was made to wind down our Free Clinic services in order to fully focus on our Volunteer Caregiving program.
Shepherd’s Hand is supported 100% by private dollars
2025 Board of Directors
Reed Thompson, DDS, President
Zach Bernheim, Treasurer
Brandy Thornberry, RN, Secretary
Shawn Watts