Members of the Western MT RPCVs recently marched in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Missoula, carrying a message of peace, hope and international solidarity as well as promoting the importance of the Peace Corps.

        March 15, 2025                    Missoula, MT
Countries Represented: Lesotho, Sierra Leone, Cameroun, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Jamaica, The Philippines, Iran, the Dominican Republic, and Bolivia (daughter of RPCV).

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Let these Republicans know that it is not only the impacts of the madness of the Administration to cut federal grants, USAID, etc., but the Executive Branch has illegally usurped the power of the purse and taken away the primary functions of the Congress, of which they are members and have taken an oath to protect.
Here are the phone numbers to call to our Senators and for our western Montana Congressional District:  
Steve Daines 202-224-2651              Tim Sheehy   202-224-2644          Ryan Zinke    202-225-5628
Representative for eastern Montana:      Troy Downing   202-225-3211
Thanks for your support,
Jim Burchfield, President- Western MT RPCVs
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WorldView Magazine - Winter 2024
Enjoy the latest in Peace Corps news.
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Missoula is featured in this article!
Refugees revitalizing small cities in the U.S.

Peace Corps Community for Refugees
World Refugee Day 2023!
Around the globe, World Refugee Day celebrates the strength and resilience of individuals who have to flee their homes and find safety in foreign places. Far from burdening those who welcome them, refugees contribute significantly to their new neighborhoods. Today we’re highlighting three small cities in the U.S. that illustrate how refugees transform and enrich their new hometowns. The newcomers have found a place to realize their hopes, and they, in turn, have given these towns economic and population boosts, as well as the bounty of diversity and fresh perspectives.
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Peace Corps Week 2022 Celebration a Success!
Thanks to all who came to the WMRPCV Peace Corps week celebration on Saturday, March 4th. We were 33 folks strong and a few more there in spirit! As always, there was excellent company, great food, and fun music! Some folks brought pictures and artifacts to showcase, which were enjoyed by all. Jim did a short presentation featuring Peace Corps updates and Advocacy information. We reviewed our donation history for the past year and of course reminded everyone to Save the Dates for the annual WMRPCV Goat Chase Retreat. A special thanks to Goodworks Ventures for letting us use their beautiful space for free.  Peace to all!    Mary

 Cameroon RPCVs: Pamela (1974-76), Mary (1974-76), Lauren (2009-12), and Yvonne (1963-65). We missed you Martha (1983-87)!

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