Neighbors helping Neighbors. The totals are in!

219 First Interstate Employees and Directors gave 247 gifts to 60 non-profit organizations throughout Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming for a total Gift to Food Programs reaching over $100,000.

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:20:24 | Read Full Article

First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation grants $10,000 to Youth & Family Services

The mission of Youth & Family Services (YFS) is to support children and their families in being capable, caring and contributing members of the community. YFS sponsors programs for children from birth through age 18. YFS reaches more than 10,000 children through its centers in Rapid City, S.D., and outreach programs in 24 South Dakota counties.

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:31:35 | Read Full Article

First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation grants $25,000 to RiverStone Health

First Interstate Foundation partners with local businesses in the "Today's Comfort - Tomorrow's Dignity" Capital Campaign with a $25,000 contribution. The contribution benefits the new 12 -bed RiverStone Health Hospice Home which will provide families the private, uninterrupted intimacy of being with their loved one during their final days.

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:29:52 | Read Full Article

First Interstate Bancsystem Foundation grants $50,000 to Central Wyoming Hospice

The Central Wyoming Hospice Program is the premier provider of end-of-life care for individuals, their families and caregivers. With compassion, commitment, and collaboration, their team of professionals and volunteers offers a complete continuum of specialized care.

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:29:52 | Read Full Article

2009 $10K Winners Announced

Congratulations to the 2009 $10K competition winners. The Wyoming $10K is generously sponsored by: Carl and Marcia Lee; First Interstate BancSystem Foundation; The Woodson Family Foundation; e2e Network; Wyoming Technology Business Center; Burton Entrepreneurial Education Fund.

Fri, 01 May 2009 15:17:28 | Read Full Article

First Interstate Banks of Wyoming and First Interstate Bank Foundation Support American Red Cross Wyoming For a total of $50,000

The American Red Cross Wyoming Chapter recently announced a donation of $50,000 from several First Interstate Banks across Wyoming. Nine branches including those in, Casper, Sheridan, Buffalo, Laramie, Cheyenne, Riverton, Lander, Jackson and Gillette donated a total of $25,000 which was then matched with a $25,000 grant from the First Interstate Bank Foundation.

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:27:07 | Read Full Article

First Interstate Banks, First Western Banks, First Interstate Foundation and Bank Employees Donate to Housing Needs Across Our States For a Total of $93,000 in 2009

First Interstate Bank, First Interstate Bank Foundation and First Interstate Bank employees support local Habitat for Humanity affiliates with dollars and volunteer hours - year to date for a total dollar amount of $221,862.

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:27:07 | Read Full Article

First Western Bank and First Interstate Bank Foundation Grant $5,000 to South Dakota Humanities: Center for the Book

This grant helped to secure a challenge grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, which provides a match of $.25 on the $1 to be secured in an endowment to support the activities programs of South Dakota Humanities Center for the Book.

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:27:07 | Read Full Article

First Interstate Bank Laramie and First Interstate Foundation Grant $5,000 to The University of Wyoming Art Museum exhibition, Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational

Sculpture: A Wyoming Invitational is a major exhibition of large-scale sculptures sited across campus and in the City of Laramie. Comprised of 17 sculptures by internationally known artists, the exhibition was inspired by the extended closure of the museum's galleries and is a response to the increasing interest in Laramie and at the university of enhancing our community with public art.

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 09:27:07 | Read Full Article