Spreading good around.
For every community, a different need. Whether it's helping to refill depleted food banks, removing trash from favorite beaches, or funding well-deserving local non profits, we're here to support our neighbors in the ways that work for them.
Eloy Firefighters Charities, of Elroy, Arizona, recently received a $25,000 gift as part of our third-annual #BelieveInLocal grant campaign. Battalion Chief Derrick Ethington said the funds will be used to keep local businesses and citizens safe from fire by providing protection through selfless service. This kind of community-minded action gets to the heart of #BetterTogether and earned grant nominations from #TeamFirstInterstate employees Martin Estrella from our Elroy branch and Gracey Lopez at our Chandler branch. Congratulations!
Now through August we’re awarding $1M in Believe in Local grants! Get the details: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/campaigns/believe/index.php
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For every community, a different need. #BelieveInLocal is supporting our neighbors in the ways that work for them with $1M in grants throughout Summer 2024! #TeamFirstInterstate recently visited Longmont, Colorado, to award $25,000 to Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley to help them provide safety, support, and resources to individuals affected by domestic and family violence, teen dating violence, elder abuse, and human trafficking. Safe Shelter was nominated by Kami Reiger, part of our Longmont N. Main St. branch. Congratulations! #BetterTogether
Learn more: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/campaigns/believe/index.php
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We’re proud to be an active part of the communities we serve, and we're honored to be considered for the “Let’s Give Arizona a Hand Up Award" -- especially in recognition for our #BelieveInLocal campaign. Thank you! #BetterTogether #TeamFirstInterstate
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When we #BelieveInLocal, we look for opportunities to engage, empower, and encourage. That’s why #TeamFirstInterstate is pleased to present a $25,000 grant to Seattle Public Schools Kingmakers of Seattle. This elective program spanning six schools supports the cultural, historical, social, and emotional needs of young Black boys and teens as it relates to their identity. Kingmakers was nominated by Holly Taylor from our Seattle branch to support the program’s focus on culturally responsive instruction, welcoming and safe schools, and inclusive and authentic engagement. Congratulations! #BetterTogether
Learn more: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/campaigns/believe/index.php
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Read all about it! Our #BelieveInLocal campaign was in Billings, Montana, this week to award $25,000 to The Big J Show Cares in support of youth literacy. This nomination comes from #TeamFirstInterstate Deidre Dilbeck and Sydne Visser at our Billings Downtown location. Their request for funding was a real page-turner that had the selection committee weighing the prose and cons in favor of books for students grades K-5. We won’t overdue it – get the details here:
https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/campaigns/believe/index.php
#bettertogether
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We believe in Americans for Independent Living because we #BelieveInLocal. Headquartered in Waterloo, Iowa, AFIL provides housing and transitional resources to Veterans in need. From addressing homelessness through accessible housing to home remodels that keep Veterans with disabilities independent to supplying everyday household items, AFIL returns quality of life and dignity to the men and women who have given us so much. That’s why Madison Tjaden, part of #TeamFirstInterstate in Cedar Falls, nominated AFIL for a well-deserved $25,000 Believe in Local grant. Congratulations! #BetterTogether
Learn more: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/campaigns/believe/index.php
Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
Working here, living here, investing here -- that's what #BelieveinLocal is all about! In the first grant of our 2024 campaign, we awarded Milbank Special Olympics in Milbank, South Dakota, a $25,000 grant. Nominated by Tory Pollock, part of #TeamFirstInterstate at our Milbank branch, this gift will support Milbank Special Olympics' mission to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community. Congratulations! #BetterTogether
Learn more: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/campaigns/believe/index.php
Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
We're putting our money where our communities are ❤️
It's time for our third annual #BelieveInLocal campaign! Now through the summer, we're awarding 40 grants for $25,000 each (totaling $1,000,000!) delivered to local nonprofits providing invaluable services within the places we call home. And here's something really special: Every recipient was nominated and selected by #TeamFirstInterstate, reflecting the values, volunteerism, and commitment to community of our employees. #BetterTogether
Watch for announcements here! Learn more: https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/campaigns/believe/index.php
Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.
It’s about how much love we put into giving -
We awarded the Life Stories Child and Family Advocacy in Greeley, CO a $2,500 grant for supporting abused and neglected children by advancing coordinated investigations, prosecution and victim services. We believe in the Life Stories Child & Family Advocacy because we #BelieveinLocal.
#HappyHolidays
The greatest gift is being present in these moments -
We awarded YouthWorks in Fargo, ND a $2,500 grant for providing Christ-centered mission trips and positive experiences for thousands of teenagers and Adult Leaders in communities across the U.S. Thank you, Youthworks, for all you do for our community.
#BelieveinLocal #HappyHolidays
The true magic of the holidays is how we fill hearts with joy -
We awarded Ophelia's Place in Eugene, OR a $2,500 grant for creating a safe space for community members to show up authentically and vulnerably with one another. We believe in Ophelia's Place because we #BelieveinLocal.
#HappyHolidays
Leaving a little sparkle in the Omaha community -
We awarded Completely Kids a $2,500 grant for educating and empowering children and families to create a connected, healthy, and safe community. Thank you, Completely KIDS, for all you do for our community!
#BelieveinLocal #HappyHolidays
The best way to spread cheer -
We awarded Wellspring Family Services in Seattle, WA a $2,500 grant for helping prevent homelessness. In addition to the Believe in Local grant, we also awarded $3,500 toward their annual Giving Together campaign and an additional $10,000 donation from the market—bringing the award grand total to $16,000.
Last year, the organization assisted 2,888 families through housing services. We believe in Wellspring Family Services because we #BelieveinLocal.
#HappyHolidays
Oh what fun!
We awarded MentorKids in Scottsdale, AZ a $2,500 grant for investing in the lives of youth, and being determined to build leaders who build leaders. Thank you, MentorKids USA, for all you do for our community.
#BelieveinLocal #HappyHolidays
Spreading joy in the Iowa City community -
We awarded I'm Glad You Stayed a $2,500 grant for educating the public on real-time suicide prevention actions and resources to save the lives of those struggling with mental health and suicidal ideation. Thank you, I'm Glad You Stayed Project, for all you do for our community.
#BelieveinLocal #HappyHolidays
In the spirit of the holidays, we are eager to announce the continued efforts of our Believe in Local grant campaign, holiday edition!
In the upcoming weeks, 10 $2,500 grants will be delivered to local nonprofits across our 14-state region that provide invaluable services within the communities we call home.
#BelieveinLocal #HappyHolidays
Congratulations to our Believe in Local grant winners. In just over two months, 40 non-profits across our 14-state footprint were awarded a total of $1 million in grants. Hats off to the amazing work you do to make our communities bright. We #BelieveinLocal because we believe in you. #TeamFirstInterstate
To conclude our #BelieveinLocal grant campaign, our last stop made was in Ashland, OR. This afternoon, we awarded the Society of St. Vincent a $25,000 grant for their services to neighbors in need who strive to grow spiritually. We believe in the Society of St. Vincent because we #BelieveinLocal.
We are approaching the final days of our #BelieveinLocal campaign. What a journey it has been!
This morning, we awarded the Care Corps LifeHouse in Fremont, NE a $25,000 grant for their commitment to finding shelter for Dodge County’s rising homeless population. Care Corps LifeHouse operates housing programs and services, including a 24-hour a day 60-bed emergency shelter, providing a safe and secure environment for those in need.
Giving back to organizations and creating the biggest impact in their neighborhoods. This afternoon, we awarded Rural America Initiatives a $50,000 #BelieveinLocal grant for serving low-income Native American families.
Since 1986, Rural America Initiatives has remained the largest operating Native American organization in Rapid City, providing programs such as Head Start and Early Head Start for children from pre-natal through age 5, as well as mentoring programs in Rapid City's elementary, middle and high schools. Remarkable!
Driving force behind all the great philanthropic work we do as a bank. This morning, we awarded Our Foster Kids in Grant Pass, OR a $25,000 #BelieveinLocal grant for focusing on activities to raise the self-esteem of foster children and providing for their needs. Thank you, Our Foster Kids, for reassuring that children are vital and valuable members of our community.
We are dedicated to the places we live, work, and grow. Today, we awarded Dog Tag Buddies in Billings, MT a $25,000 #BelieveinLocal grant for providing veterans who have hidden injuries with rescue dogs to improve their quality of life through training and ongoing support. The organization strives to create a healthier community, improve mental health, and reduce suicide by serving those who served us.
Thank you, Dog Tag Buddies for your work in this community!