Change Your Pace Challenge Runs May 1-31, 2026
The Change Your Pace Challenge
Since 2016, the annual Change Your Pace Challenge (“CYP”) month of summer giving has raised over $900,000 for local groups!
2026 Change Your Pace Challenge Participating Organizations
Seeley-Swan High School- Destinations for Education
Funds support students' trip costs and are earned through community service in Seeley Lake, replacing traditional fundraising and personal payments with meaningful, community-engaged opportunities.
Missoula Aging Services
Missoula Aging Services helps older adults in the Seeley-Swan Valley age at home with confidence. We provide meals, family caregiver support, and connection to resources.
SLE Parent Teacher Club
The SLE PTC is working towards purchasing indoor recreation equipment. This will promote creativity, physical activity and problem solving when the weather prevents outdoor play.
Loving Hearts Thrift
Funds will repair or replace the thrift store’s front porch entryway and support maintenance of the back door area and space in front of sheds.
Seeley Lake Historical Society
We are excited to use these funds to expand digital public access to our vast collection of historic photos and articles. This will enhance the value of the museum to Seeley Lake!
Clearwater Resource Council
Funding for CRC to provide protection from wildfires, forests managed responsibly, monitoring water quality, enhancing fish and wildlife habitat, and information about our natural resources.
Seeley Lake ROCKS
Donations will support ongoing maintenance and expansion of Placid Lake Trails and preparation of the skating shed and pond and all associated equipment for winter skating.
Seeley-Swan Community Food Bank
On a monthly average 87 clients are provided with meat, canned goods, dairy, breads, eggs, fresh fruits, vegetables and more. Funds would continue these services.
Sparrow’s Vine Parenting and Pregnancy Resource Center
Funds will provide essential baby items and Story Time & Play Time programs that strengthen families, empower parents, and nurture children’s growth.
Seeley Lake Nordic Ski Club
Donations will continue construction of Seeley Creek’s long-awaited Nordic ski beginner area, having flat terrain, teaching area, kids’ play park, plus additional year-round trailhead with dedicated parking.
Alpine Artisans
Alpine Artisans seeks your donations to support the educational work of 2 Valleys Stage in our four local schools and other AAI outreach activities.
Upper Swan Valley Historical Society
Provide opportunities for people to learn about the history of the Swan Valley through events, tours, interpretive materials and activities at the Swan Valley Museum and the community.
Swan Valley Connections
We provide exemplary stewardship and experiential education that maintains a wild, resilient landscape where all people connect to the natural world.
Blackfoot Challenge
The Blackfoot Challenge works collaboratively on forest health, land and water stewardship, wildlife conservation, and outdoor education – benefitting local communities and natural resources.
Sela Senci (Seeley Lake Senior Center)
Funds will support essential building upgrades, including countertops, to improve safe, efficient meal preparation and strengthen our Meals on Wheels program for those who rely on it.
Seeley Lake Elementary School
Funds will be used to build a permanent fence around our playground, creating a barrier to animals entering the premises creating a safe place for our students, families and community members to enjoy.
Protect the Clearwater
Donations support community engagement, education, and partnerships, building trust and stewardship to protect clean water, wildlife habitat, and the Seeley-Swan/Clearwater watershed for future generations.
Blackfoot Clearwater Neighborhood Watch
Donations fund drug and crime prevention materials, crisis bag supplies, community cleanups, spay/neuter clinics, and animal vaccination and licensing programs.
Seeley Lake Volunteer Fire Foundation
We give back in the way of scholarships, educational programs and life events for children, seniors, and first responders in our community.
Seeley Lake Community Foundation
Your support enhances the quality of life through programs and grants keeping the Seeley Lake area special.
Application process is CLOSED to apply to participate in the 2026 Change Your Pace Challenge. Applications were due April 1, 2026.
Check out the 2026 Rules and Policies for Participating Organizations
Check out the 2026 CYP Application here
How it works
The Change Your Pace Challenge runs the month of May.
Donate to your favorite local causes, and/or the CYP Challenge Fund to support all participating organizations.
All donations go through the SLCF, allowing you to use one donor form and write one check, supporting as many organizations as you wish (or donate online easily on this webpage).
After the fundraising period closes, organizations receive the money raised on their behalf plus dollars allocated from the CYP Challenge Fund, multiplying your impact!
The CYP Challenge Fund
The CYP Challenge Fund multiplies gifts to your favorite nonprofits!
The first $5,000 donated to each organization will receive a portion of the CYP Challenge Fund, calculated after the fundraising period ends. Donations over $5,000 go directly to the organization, but without matching dollars. This threshold ensures a more level playing field for our smaller organizations.
After the donation period ends, the SLCF tallies up each organization’s totals and calculates the challenge percentage based on how big the CYP Challenge Fund grows.
By giving to the CYP Challenge Fund, your gift will help all participating organizations.
2025 Change Your Pace Totals
$138,667 total raised through CYP 2025 - new record!
Including $41,681 in the 2025 CYP Challenge Fund - new record!
Multiplying your impact by 61 cents on the dollar.
CYP Wrap Up Party
Alpine Artisans
Total raised was $22,260 in 2025.
Blackfoot Challenge
Total raised was $4,984 in 2025.
Clearwater Resource Council
Total raised $8,379 in 2025.
Loving Hearts
Total raised $1,999 in 2025.
Missoula Aging Services
Total raised $4,437 in 2025.
Protect The Clearwater
Total raised $7,310 in 2025.
Seeley Lake Community Foundation
Total raised $11,875 in 2025.
SLE Parent Teacher Club
Total raised $6,361 in 2025.
Seeley Lake Historical Society
Total raised $5,098 in 2025.
Seeley Lake Nordic Ski Team
Total raised $4,930 in 2025.
Seeley Lake ROCKS
Total raised $8,237 in 2025.
Seeley Lake Volunteer Fire Foundation
Total raised $4,229 in 2025.
Seeley-Swan Community Food Bank
Total raised $6,979 in 2025.
Seeley Swan High School
Total raised $1,951 in 2025.
Sela Senci (SL Senior Center)
Total raised $10,090 in 2025.
Sparrow’s Vine Parenting and Pregnancy Resource Center
Total raised $5,015 in 2025.
Swan Valley Connections
Total raised $11,827 in 2025.
Upper Swan Valley Historical Society
Total raised $12,706 in 2025.
CYP 2024 Totals
$126,210 raised through CYP 2024 - new record!
including $41,105 in the 2024 CYP Match Fund - new record!
multiplying your impact by 61 cents on the dollar.
20 local groups participated in the 2024 change your pace challenge - a record-breaking year with the most dollars, donors, organizations, and highest match fund ever!
CYP 2023 RAISED $95,050 FOR OUR COMMUNITY!
THE MATCH FUND GREW TO OVER $37,000 - THE HIGHEST EVER!!!
The match percentage was the strongest ever - 82 cents on the dollar. This means that for every eligible dollar donated, it was like giving $1.82!
CYP 2023 Organizations - we briefly thought we broke $100,000, but later learned it was $95,000 that we broke. still amazing :)
