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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 at 11:58 AM

Churchill Graduate Launches Social Impact Business

People First Communications helps organizations create social impact through strategic communications, grant writing, project management, and more.
Churchill Graduate Launches Social Impact Business
Garrett Kalt and Amethyst Freibott.

Author: Photo courtesy of People First Communications.

Former Churchill County High School Student Body President Garrett Kalt (’14) started a business to help organizations create social impact through strategic communications and resource development.

"I attribute my passion for service and community to my small-town upbringing," said Kalt. "The life lessons I learned in Fallon helped shape this business."

According to their website, People First Communications provides an array of services including campaign management, grant writing, project management, website design, and social media content creation.

Kalt started the business with his wife, Amethyst Freibott. Collectively, they have managed over 20 campaigns and have raised over $1 million for nonprofits. They have more than ten years of professional communication and project management experience.

"At the moment, our business is the two of us and most of our work is done remotely," said Kalt. "As a new business, we rely heavily on referrals and really appreciate people keeping us in mind for their organization’s communication, project management, and fundraising needs."

People First Communications is currently serving the City of Good and Kessler Keener Foundation. Kalt said they are accepting new clients and encouraging potential partners to view their website. 

After graduating high school, Kalt attended Washington State University where he met Freibott. He went on to earn his master’s degree at the London School of Economics and work for the Nevada Governor’s Office, and two different nonprofits in Boise, Idaho.

To learn more about People First Communications, visit their website and social media profiles: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Garrett Kalt was born and raised in Fallon. His parents, Alan and Kieran Kalt, and grandmother Starlene Hanifan currently reside in Fallon. His siblings Thaaron and Stacy Kalt live in Reno.

 

 


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Comment author: Jeff goings Comment text: September 11, article Civics 101 I would like to commend Rachael Dahl and the Fallon post for their article. Civics 101. This is a reminder that we as citizens live in a representative form of government and why it is so important that we vote as voting is our way of making our voice heard. Comment publication date: 9/11/26, 1:30 PM Comment source: Churchill County Board of Commissioners Updates Comment author: PRF Comment text: Knew Sis from the B of A as a teller and in social gatherings around Fallon. When we bought our land in Kingston, Sis regaled us with her stories of gatherings at the old restaurant & bar on the way to Groves lake. Sis often said, 'What happens in Kingston stays in Kingston!' Fun & funny lady. Comment publication date: 9/8/26, 5:58 PM Comment source: Marilyn J. “Sis” Banovich Comment author: Ruth Fiege Comment text: So sorry for the pain your family is suffering. She is in comfort of Jesus arms. This is Ruth Fiege, Gary's cousin from WI. I can't begin to imagine the pain your family is suffering. So much comfort in knowing she and baby are with Jesus. God Bless you all during this tragedy. Love, Ruth Fiege Comment publication date: 9/8/26, 11:35 AM Comment source: Obituary: Charissa Mae Lunderstadt Comment author: Eric Comment text: FOIL the records/images for County vehicles, for safety..... Comment publication date: 9/4/26, 8:25 AM Comment source: Amid Flock Camera Concerns, CCSO Explains Its License Plate Readers
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