Building Healthy Kids
Bringing Joy to Bozeman
Bringing Joy to Bozeman
For the past ten years, our design-build community has come together to collect toys, bringing joy and smiles to thousands of children in Alaska. Filled with hope and excitement, we have expanded to Bozeman, Montana with “Building Healthy Kids 406.” Each toy donated is a symbol of happiness, benefiting families in Gallatin County. In collaboration with Thrive-a nonprofit deeply committed to families-we aim to make an even greater impact.
david moore, Principal, Architects Alaska | melanie mangione, Principal, Architects Alaska | Bozeman
Thank you for your Support of
Building Healthy Kids 406
Building Healthy Kids 406
As the third annual Building Healthy Kids Toy Drive comes to a close, we’re filled with gratitude and pride for what our community has accomplished together. What began as a simple mission, to provide building-themed toys that inspire creativity, problem-solving, and teamwork, has grown into a powerful movement that brings joy and hope to children across the Gallatin Valley through Thrive.
This year, we saw an incredible response from our local AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) community.
15 firms joined forces to make a difference, donating 18 fully packed boxes of toys and over $3,000 to help brighten the lives of children and families supported by Thrive. These gifts do more than bring smiles, they help stimulate young minds and bodies, promoting development and recovery.
A heartfelt thank you to this year’s participating firms:
Allied Engineering • Allied Concrete • Coffman Engineers • DCI Engineers • Distinctive Lighting • Gallatin Realty Group • Hullabaloo Toys + Novelty Gifts • IMEG Corp. • Kristy Paine • Martel Construction • Morrison Maierle • RJA Engineering • The Great Rocky Mountain Toy Company • Simkins Lumber • Tamarack Grove Engineering • ThinkOne Architects
We are humbled by the generosity and spirit of the AEC community. Your commitment continues to show that when we build together, we build stronger, both in our projects and in our community.
Thank you for making Building Healthy Kids 2025 our most impactful year yet. We can’t wait to see what we’ll create together next year!
This year, we saw an incredible response from our local AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) community.
15 firms joined forces to make a difference, donating 18 fully packed boxes of toys and over $3,000 to help brighten the lives of children and families supported by Thrive. These gifts do more than bring smiles, they help stimulate young minds and bodies, promoting development and recovery.
A heartfelt thank you to this year’s participating firms:
Allied Engineering • Allied Concrete • Coffman Engineers • DCI Engineers • Distinctive Lighting • Gallatin Realty Group • Hullabaloo Toys + Novelty Gifts • IMEG Corp. • Kristy Paine • Martel Construction • Morrison Maierle • RJA Engineering • The Great Rocky Mountain Toy Company • Simkins Lumber • Tamarack Grove Engineering • ThinkOne Architects
We are humbled by the generosity and spirit of the AEC community. Your commitment continues to show that when we build together, we build stronger, both in our projects and in our community.
Thank you for making Building Healthy Kids 2025 our most impactful year yet. We can’t wait to see what we’ll create together next year!
What
Building Healthy Kids 406
2026 toy drive
2026 toy drive
who
Architects Alaska
347 South Ferguson, Suite 3
347 South Ferguson, Suite 3
When
Fall 2026
“Thrive is excited to partner with Architects Alaska for the Building Healthy Kids 406 initiative! Our families benefit greatly from partnerships like the toy drive, and we love knowing that the toys they receive are thoughtfully curated to be engaging, educational, and interactive. Children learn essential motor, cognitive, and creative skills through playing with building-themed toys. Families feel supported knowing that their community is coming together to provide their children an opportunity for learning and play. Thank you to Architects Alaska for generously organizing this toy drive and all the businesses who helped make it happen. These toys will spark joy and imagination for so many of our community’s children!”
Sophia Fortunato, Engagement and Events Coordinator
we’re proud to be part of the team that makes it all happen
For more information or to request a box for next year, please contact Melanie Mangione at 907.748.5022 or send an email to: [email protected]
Keep up with the latest news and updates at www.facebook.com/buildinghealthykids.406
Keep up with the latest news and updates at www.facebook.com/buildinghealthykids.406
To Learn More About Thrive, Get Involved, or Make a Financial Contribution:
Please visit www.allthrive.org
call 406.587.3840, or mail a check to:
Thrive
407 S. Ferguson Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59718
call 406.587.3840, or mail a check to:
Thrive
407 S. Ferguson Avenue
Bozeman, MT 59718
“Seeing the heartwarming success of the Building Healthy Kids toy drive in Anchorage has been nothing short of inspiring. In Bozeman, with “Building Healthy Kids 406,” we’re deeply committed to emulating that spirit and expanding our reach. Partnering with THRIVE for our inaugural event in Montana is a testament to our dedication. Our goal? To bring more joy more smiles, and to have an indelible impact on the children and families of our community. The toys from this drive do more than entertain; they equip Gallatin Valley’s children, laying the foundation for their future. We’re here to nurture the aspirations of our upcoming artists, engineers, architects, and builders, one toy at a time.”
melanie mangione, Principal, Architects Alaska | Bozeman Office