Northwest Montana Humane Society Launches 'Warm Hearts for Cold Noses' Raffle

50/50 raffle aims to raise funds for animal care during slow winter months

Feb. 1, 2026 at 6:39pm

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The Humane Society of Northwest Montana has launched a new fundraising raffle called 'Warm Hearts for Cold Noses' to raise money for animal care and operations during the slow winter months. The 50/50 raffle will run throughout February, with the winner receiving half of the total pot in a drawing on March 3. Tickets cost $5 each and can be purchased at the humane society or on their website.

Why it matters

Nonprofit organizations often struggle with fundraising during the winter months after the end-of-year giving season. This raffle provides the Humane Society of Northwest Montana a creative way to generate much-needed revenue to care for the animals in their shelter and continue their operations.

The details

The 'Warm Hearts for Cold Noses' 50/50 raffle was launched by the Humane Society of Northwest Montana in early February 2026. Tickets cost $5 each, and the winner will receive half of the total pot in a drawing on March 3. The humane society's executive director noted that fundraisers during the slow winter months are critical for their operations, as people tend to be less focused on donating after the end-of-year giving season.

  • The 'Warm Hearts for Cold Noses' raffle will run throughout February 2026.
  • The winning raffle ticket will be drawn on March 3, 2026.

The players

Humane Society of Northwest Montana

A nonprofit animal welfare organization that provides shelter, care, and adoption services for animals in the northwest Montana region.

Stacie Dabolt

The executive director of the Humane Society of Northwest Montana.

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What they’re saying

“The first quarter of the winter's pretty slow. It's the end of the year, people have spent so much money at the end of year and the last thing they're thinking about is donating. So we're trying to say hey we're still here, we really need your help still, and let's make it fun, and you actually get something back in return.”

— Stacie Dabolt, Executive Director, Humane Society of Northwest Montana

What’s next

The winning raffle ticket will be drawn on March 3, 2026, with the winner receiving half of the total pot.

The takeaway

This creative 50/50 raffle provides the Humane Society of Northwest Montana a way to generate much-needed funding during the slow winter months, when nonprofit donations tend to decline after the end-of-year giving season. By offering participants a chance to win half the pot, the humane society hopes to attract support and continue caring for the animals in their shelter.