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BHFCU staff raises over $13k in Q2

RAPID CITY, SD (July 22, 2024) — Black Hills Federal Credit Union (BHFCU) proudly empowers its employees to make a difference in their communities. This commitment is exemplified by their longstanding support of the staff-led Community Action Team (CAT). In the second quarter, BHFCU staff raised more than $13,300, making a significant impact on the charitable organizations they support.

From April through June, the CAT program focused on helping animals, supporting kids and families, and battling food insecurity. During this time, staff collected an impressive 1,931 items, comprised of more than 1,300 pet supplies and nearly 600 peanut butter and jellies, weighing in at more than 1,100 pounds worth! They also volunteered 81 hours of their time.

BHFCU’s support extended to 27 organizations from Sioux Falls to Billings. These include 18 animal shelters, the Special Olympics of South Dakota, EmBe’s Dress for Success Sioux Falls, Make-A Wish South Dakota & Montana, Emily’s Hope, Feeding South Dakota, the St. Francis House in Sioux Falls, Pierre Area Referral Services, and the Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools.

“My favorite part about CAT is that we allow our employees to have a say in who we support and how we fundraise,” said Meghan Rose, Marketing Specialist. “This year, the program will benefit several new organizations our team members brought forth. The variety of non-profits we support helps ensure everyone has a project that resonates with them.”

During April and June, we partnered with nearly 30 businesses. The support from the community made these fundraising efforts even more successful. Highlights from the second quarter included a record-setting year for the annual Raising for Rescues Supply Drive, an on-site disc golf tournament, and our first annual PB & J Drive, which was fueled by a fierce inter-departmental competition.

Please join BHFCU in celebrating the charitable contributions of its staff. They live the credit union’s mission to improve lives every day.

BHFCU supports community needs through corporate contributions, employee fundraisers, and donations from members and community supporters to the Black Hills FCU Charitable Fund, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

About Black Hills Federal Credit Union

Established in Rapid City in 1941, Black Hills Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative serving more than 110,000 members. The community-chartered credit union has locations in Rapid City, Box Elder, Custer, Eagle Butte, Hot Springs, Pierre, Sioux Falls, Spearfish, Sturgis, and Wall, South Dakota, and Billings, Montana. For more information, visit bhfcu.com.