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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 nearly 115,000 members. The community-chartered creditunion has 18 locations in South Dakota and two in Montana. For more information, visit bhfcu.com.

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Leslie Millard
Marketing Communications Specialist
(605) 858-6098

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