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Commitment to Community Volunteer Day

On Wednesday, September 13, all First Interstate Bank locations closed at noon so our employees could participate in our annual Commitment to Community Volunteer Day.

Helping our neighbors, particularly those most in need, is central to First Interstate’s mission. That’s why more than 3,100 employees lent their strength to volunteer projects in 223 communities, bringing much-needed support to nonprofit organizations. Projects included financial literacy trainings, combating food insecurity, building affordable housing, and creating hygiene and wellness kits for people struggling with homelessness.

Here’s how we served the communities we call home.

Explore Volunteer Day 2023 Projects

Happy #AdministrativeProfessionalsWeek! Special thanks to the members of #TeamFirstInterstate who help our business operate efficiently. We appreciate your dedication, hard work, and support. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender. #PeopleFirstAlways

Here's another $10,000 grant, this time to the good folks of Madras Kiwanis Club in Madras, Oregon! #TeamFirstInterstate, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, will donate nearly $2.6M in support of affordable housing and community development in Montana, North Dakota, and Oregon this month. More grants are coming! #BetterTogether Learn more: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/news/588/first-interstate-partners-with-fhlb-to-award-nearly-2-6m-in-grants Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Missoula Family YMCA was next on the list of worthy recipients for a grant from #TeamFirstInterstate and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. We're pleased to give $40,000 to help provide healthy options for all and serve pressing need in Missoula, Montana. The gift is part of nearly $2.6M in philanthropic support First Interstate is awarding in April 2024. #BetterTogether Learn more: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/news/588/first-interstate-partners-with-fhlb-to-award-nearly-2-6m-in-grants Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Yes, another $10,000 grant, thanks to our partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines! This time, #TeamFirstInterstate is supporting The Angel Fund of Helena, Montana, which assists needful children with items including clothing, winter outerwear, school supplies, field trip fees, shoes, and other necessities. #BetterTogether Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Folks, this is just the beginning! #TeamFirstInterstate, in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, is donating nearly $2.6M in support of affordable housing and community development in Montana, North Dakota, and Oregon. Montana Food Bank Network - MFBN is the first of 125 grants we'll be rolling out in the coming weeks! #BetterTogether doesn't get better than this 🎉✨💰 Learn more: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/news/588/first-interstate-partners-with-fhlb-to-award-nearly-2-6m-in-grants Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

We’ve reopened, and we’re better than ever! Check out First Interstate's newly remodeled Eugene, Oregon, branch at 899 Pearl Street. We’re excited to serve you from this updated space, which offers Drive Thru teller lanes, improved accessibility, lots of natural light, and great parking. #TeamFirstInterstate

Here’s a dog-gone good idea: #TeamFirstInterstate in Boise and Meridian, Idaho, donated $5,000 to the Meridian Canine Rescue in support of their mission to help at-risk dogs with behavioral issues by providing rehabilitation, training, and housing and by offering free and low-cost resources to their caregivers. The donation puts Meridian Canine Rescue closer to relocating to a new facility, but more financial support is needed to install security fencing around the new 15-acre property. #BetterTogether includes furry friends, too! ❤🐾 https://givebutter.com/MCRrelocation

What an exciting milestone! First Interstate is an anchor tenant—and the first bank subscriber—in the Alliant Energy Community Solar – Cedar Rapids garden. #TeamFirstInterstate has a vested interest in preserving and protecting the places we call home. One of the ways we're making things #BetterTogether is by increasing our sustainability efforts through partnerships like this.

First Interstate is honored to be the Premier Sponsor of the Special Olympics Montana State Summer Games. This is truly an event that is #BetterTogether, so please join #TeamFirstInterstate in supporting this wonderful event by volunteering or attending as fans.

Kudos to #TeamFirstInterstate! We’re making headlines for our Volunteer Day, a system wide one-day event in which First Interstate employees put #BetterTogether into action by volunteering in the places we call home. In 2023, we lent our strength to 400 community projects across 14 states – and earned a 2023 ABA Brand Slam Award in Public Relations/Community Engagement!

Learn more about what we do for the communities we serve and why we want you to be part of it. #TeamFirstInterstate https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/about/company-culture.php

At First Interstate, we believe we have a responsibility to foster a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion not only in our Company, but within the communities where we live and work. Are you ready to put people first? #TeamFirstInterstate

We've secured $4.75M to support affordable housing projects across Montana and Wyoming. Learn more. #BetterTogether #TeamFirstInterstate

Home Front Military Network - HFMN in Colorado Springs, CO, helps service members, veterans, and their families navigate support systems to find the services that are the best fit and follows alongside these individuals every step of the way. That mission speaks to our hearts, and we’re pleased to award a $5,000 donation to support this good work. #TeamFirstInterstate #BetterTogether Learn more about our commitment to community. https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/commitment/community-scorecard.php

Student lunch debt in Bozeman, Montana, has grown to over $18,000. #TeamFirstInterstate has partnered with the Bozeman Schools Foundation to help retire this debt by Jan 3. Our gift of $4,000 will cover almost 20% of the existing debt, and we are asking others to join First Interstate in this effort by making a gift to the Bozeman Schools Foundation’s Hungry & Homeless Fund. Learn more at https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/education/bozeman-schools-asking-for-18-000-to-forgive-student-lunch-debt/article_0a21c87e-9e95-11ee-a438-33dd2b0c78be.html

Helping our neighbors, particularly those most in need, is central to First Interstate’s mission. #TeamFirstInterstate is grateful to offer much-needed support to the Weld Food Bank in Greeley, CO, as they work to provide hunger relief to all of Weld County. Thank you for making our community a better place to live. Learn more about our company-wide outreach initiatives here: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/company/commitment/community-outreach.php

The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us. #TeamFirstInterstate is proud to lend our support to Meals on Wheels Metro Boise's important mission.

Thank you for all the good you do! #TeamFirstInterstate is glad to help make the season a little brighter.

The health and happiness of the places we call home matter to us, and that's why #TeamFirstInterstate is proud to partner with Meals on Wheels Western South Dakota to bring comfort, care and nutrition to older adults who need it most. Thank you for all the good you do!

What a great night! Not only did the Zags beat Cal State Bakersfield 81-65, but they also honored #TeamFirstInterstate with a game ball in recognition of our longtime support as a signature sponsor. TJ Brill (at right), our Eastern Washington/Spokane Market President, accepted a basketball on our behalf last Tuesday. Thank you for this special gift and continued partnership! Gonzaga University Gonzaga University Alumni Association

Last week, #TeamFirstInterstate in Ames, Iowa, helped nudge “home for the holiday” a little closer to reality with a $15,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity of Central Iowa. Pictured left to right are Kaleena Blomker, Dave Tucker, Chuck Abbott, Curtis Samson, Dan Nutini, and Justin Witek.

Imagine! is creating a world of opportunity for all abilities, and #TeamFirstInterstate is proud to lend its support through a $6,000 donation.

Last night, the Idaho Business Review honored its Excellence in Finance and Leaders in Law for 2023. Among the awardees was Robby Robinson, part of #TeamFirstInterstate, recognized for demonstrating outstanding performance in leadership, mentorship, and community service. Congrats, Robby!

In a world where you can be anything, be kind 😊 World Kindness Day is celebrated on Nov. 13. On a day devoted to the positive potential of both large and small acts of kindness, see how #TeamFirstInterstate is cultivating kindness across our footprint and incorporating compassion into our lives at home, at work, and in our communities.

It is never too early to start planning for retirement. Did you know that First Interstate matches 6% of employee 401(k) contributions? Learn more. #TeamFirstInterstate #Hiring

We’re proud to be a business whose culture is driven by strong values, one of which is Commitment to Community. #TeamFirstInterstate is pleased to donate $10,000 to Coal Creek Meals on Wheels, which supports independence and quality of life for Lafayette, Louisville, Erie, and Superior, Colorado, residents by providing nutritious meals and social contact.

Giving back to the places we call home is important to us.

What we did on our special day.

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Commitment to Community Volunteer Day

$380,137

Monetary value of 12,010 volunteer hours to the nonprofits we served

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

On our sixth annual Commitment to Community Volunteer Day, our branches closed at noon to allow our employees to volunteer in their communities.

105
Projects helped seniors
161
Projects helped youth
49
Projects addressed affordable housing
118
Projects addressed hunger
28
Projects provided financial education or skill-based volunteering
89
Projects addressed homelessness

This Year In Numbers

12,010 Hours
3,159 Matching Funds
29,644 Food packs, blankets, hygiene kits, school supply kits created

Partner Organizations

38 Schools
410 Nonprofit
Organizations

Helping Communities Accross

Commitment to Community Volunteer Day
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If you have any questions, please contact your local First Interstate Bank branch, or call the First Interstate Foundation at 406-255-5393 or foundationusers@fib.com.