ERA Landmark's Season of Giving is well underway! Our commitment to our community shines brighter than ever during the holiday season. Our agents and staff are dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities, and this year is no exception. The Season of Giving tradition dates back to 1984, when we started selling Christmas trees from our parking lot and over the years, this initiative has evolved and grown in many ways. This joyful season is kicked off by Can the Griz and includes fun community events and donating to local charities from our Christmas Fund. Keep reading for more about our Season of Giving and ways for you to get involved!

Can the Griz Food Drive

The annual community-wide food drive, Can the Griz, is a beloved tradition in Bozeman. Leading up to the Brawl of the Wild football game, our agents dedicate their time to collecting food and cash donations for the Gallatin Valley Food Bank. They reach out to their network, knock on doors, and even offer doorstep pickup to gather as much as possible. This year, our team's efforts resulted in a remarkable 2,937 pounds of food donated!  We're incredibly proud of our team's dedication and the impact they've made on our community. The Bobcats also took home the win on and off the field this year, with Bozeman beating out Missoula in the friendly Can the Griz competition with a whopping $652,876.87 compared to Missoula's $649,278.11. Although we love a win, we are so grateful to be a part of such a powerful fundraiser to support all our neighbors - Bobcat and Griz fans alike.

Gifts for Children and Christmas Fund

We partner with organizations like The Salvation Army and Children First, Inc. to fulfill their wish lists for children around the valley. Our agents love shopping for these gifts and it's a heartwarming way to spread joy and make a lasting impact on our community. This year we bought over 70 gifts for children around the valley! Every year in December we designate a portion of each closing for our Christmas Fund that is company matched and donated to multiple local non-profits.

Annual Gingerbread Competition & Livingston Christmas Stroll

We love hosting  our Annual Gingerbread House Competition at our downtown Livingston office. Entries can be dropped off at our Livingston office at 215 S Main  December 2nd - 5th, 8:30AM - 5PM. Stop by during the Livingston's Christmas Stroll to vote for your favorite creation! There are multiple prizes and categories to enter so there is something for everyone! 

Downtown Bozeman Christmas Stroll

Don’t miss the Downtown Bozeman Christmas Stroll this Saturday, December 7, 2024. ERA Landmark and Thrive will be hosting a Kid's activity table in front of our downtown Bozeman office once again. Bring the kiddos by to warm up and craft a fun Christmas keepsake! Bring the whole family down to get your picture taken with Santa Claus, watch the lighting ceremony of the downtown decorations, vote in the Gingerbread House Contest display, sing Christmas carols, engage with local Nonprofits as they host winter-themed activities, and grab a bite to eat from our various food vendors. The Christmas Stroll is the place to find it all!

Big Sky Coat Drive

The 2024 Big Sky Collaborative Coat Drive  is accepting gently used, clean winter coats until November 30th. These collected coats will then be distributed to community members at The Wilson Hotel on December 4th from 1 to 6 PM. Local donation sites include First Security Bank, American Bank, and BASE. A special donation day will be held at BASE on November 13th from 4 to 6 PM where donors will receive a free day pass to BASE in exchange for their coat donation.

The Big Sky Rotary Club is collecting cash donations to purchase new coats, and thank you to Persnickety Cleaners who is offering complimentary cleaning services for up to 200 coats to ensure they are ready for distribution. 

The annual Big Sky winter coat drive is supported by multiple Big Sky businesses including our ERA Landmark Big Sky Office which will be helping to transport and distribute coats.

Big Sky Christmas Stroll

The streets of the Big Sky will come alive December 13-15 for the 27th anniversary of the Christmas Stroll. Visit the Meadow Village Center on Friday and Big Sky Town Center on Saturday for a weekend of family friendly events, entertainment, and holiday cheer!