SAFE

Changing the Conversation

My humanity is bound up in yours, for we can only be human together.
— Desmond Tutu

Community Programs

Welcome to the SAFE
Community Quest! (Scavenger Hunt)

Join the fun this April while supporting Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (SAAM)

SAFE in the Bitterroot invites our community to explore local Hamilton businesses, solve clues, and collect tickets for a chance to win prizes.

How It Works

  1. Find a poster (they’re all over town!) → Grab a ticket → Start the hunt

  2. Scan poster for clues (or see clues below) + visit local businesses

  3. Get stamped at each stop

  4. Turn in stamped tickets at Signal Square (127 W. Main, Hamilton)

  5. Grab a swag bag

  6. Winners will be drawn April 30th.

Why We’re Doing This

This event helps raise awareness about sexual violence, supports survivors, and brings our community together in a positive and engaging way.

Ready to start?

Check out the first clue below and begin your scavenger hunt!

Good luck—and have fun exploring the Bitterroot Valley!

  • Taylor wears a crown
    Car & home are protected
    Good coverage reigns here.

  • Pages & pages everywhere you look, words upon words tucked in every nook.

  • Sweet treats live right here,
    Big Sky sugar tastes better,
    Candy, candy, yes!

  • Robbins come back in Spring.

  • Our name is red, your denim is blue, style on 2nd is sized just for you.

  • Sliced meats and cheeses,
    Sandwiches are so tasty,
    Come in the back door.

  • Fine jewelry, blooming bright and true, Your next sparkle stop is calling you.

  • Copper petals shine,
    Treasures bloom within.

  • Wooden floors creak soft, 77 years of service, shares a name with on old truck.

  • On 2nd Street in Jaques Penney’s original building, cozy homes begin, find the place that helps you furnish every room within.

  • Step inside where surfaces meet, from carpet to wood beneath your feet. If floors are what you seek in a store, stop at the corner and come through our door.

  • New and pre-loved, a fashionistas dream come true. From designer to thrift and Luca jewelry too.

  • Find everything handmade you need, we are a cottage style gift store indeed.

  • Where laughter lives and shelves are stacked with fun, find the spot where games and toys for everyone have just begun.

  • Where miners once fueled up with hearty fare, find the spot where flaky pasties are made with care.

  • Where stones and spirits guide your way, find the shop where crystals brighten every day.

  • Where hands shape earth into art, find the place where clay creations are made from the heart.

  • Where hidden treasures and stylish finds await, discover the place where fashion opens the gate.

  • Where beans are roasted and mornings begin, find the spot where rich coffee draws you in.

  • Where pens, paper, and plans come together, find the place that keeps your ideas organized forever.

  • Where locals go to refresh their look and leave feeling confident, this Hamilton spot brings out your inner glow.

  • The wild rabbits aren’t the only ones in the Bitterroot with hops.

  • Where realms of magic and mysteries meet, you’ll find treasures that feel like they are from another world.

  • Where Main St meets the highways flow, find the place to grab a drink and see if your coin will glow.

  • From lands where time moves slow and deep, and roots of old still quietly keep, their harvest across the see now rests where you must be.


Business Participation

Do you own a business? Partner With SAFE for Our Community Quest - Scavenger Hunt!

SAFE in the Bitterroot is inviting local businesses to participate in our April Community Scavenger Hunt in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

This event encourages community members to visit local businesses while raising awareness and support for survivors.

How Your Business Participates

It's simple!

Participants will follow clues that lead them to local businesses. When they arrive at your location, you simply:

• Welcome participants
• Stamp their scavenger hunt card (provided by SAFE)

That’s it—no additional work required.

What SAFE Provides

We make participation easy by providing:

• Clues and promotional materials
• Stamp cards for participants
• Stamps or pens for your location
• Event promotion through our networks and community outreach

Why Participate?

By joining the scavenger hunt, your business helps:

• Support survivors in our community
• Reduce stigma around sexual violence
• Connect people with local resources
• Strengthen community partnerships

Interested in joining?

Contact Bre at 406-363-2793 bgum@safeinthebitterrot.org or
Contact Brielle at 406 363-2793
bboje@safeinthebitterroot.org

Sign up to participate and help make this event a success for our community.

Together, we can make the Bitterroot Valley a safer and more supportive place for everyone.