First Interstate Bank Hosts Companywide Volunteer Day on September 11.
Employees assist with over 350 service projects across 14 states during 7th annual event.
FORT COLLINS, CO — Giving back to the places we call home is part of who we are at First Interstate. We do this by offering our time, talent, and treasure throughout 14 distinctly unique states across our footprint.
On Wednesday, September 11, our workforce teamed up to participate in over 350 separate service projects in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.
“This day concentrates and magnifies the efforts of our wonderful employees, who give generously to the places where they live and work,” said Kevin Riley, President and CEO of First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. “We are honored to celebrate the power of community with our neighbors today.”
The overarching philanthropic focus for this year’s Volunteer Day was anchored in combating poverty, hunger, and homelessness. However, employees were empowered to select service projects that cater to the specific needs of their communities.
In Fort Collins, employees volunteered at several local nonprofits:
• Serve 6.8: The team helped sort pallets of clothing for elementary, middle school, and highschoolers to then be sent to schools in Brush, Colorado.
• Harvest Farms: The team worked in the garden and planted flowers for an upcoming donor appreciation event.
• Food Bank of Larimer County: The team packed feminine product kits and then worked in the Food Share store helping stock shelves and sort produce.
An Attitude of Gratitude
Giving back on Volunteer Day is not just a one-and-done focus for First Interstate; it’s a philanthropic philosophy employees bring to life every day. The annual event started in 2018 in celebration of First Interstate’s 50th anniversary, with this year’s Volunteer Day marking the seventh time the Bank has closed to give back to the places we call home.
Making a Difference in the Places We Call Home
In addition to Volunteer Day, First Interstate champions other innovative philanthropy-focused programs, including Teach Children to Save, Neighbors Feeding Neighbors, Coats and More, and Get Smart About Credit.
Additionally, through our volunteer match program, First Interstate pays nonprofits $10/hour for time spent volunteering at their organizations (minimum of 10 hours). First Interstate also matches employee donations to nonprofits and donates 2% of our net income before taxes to charitable organizations. For more information related to how First Interstate contributes to the health and happiness of the places we call home, please take a peek at our Community Scorecard.
About First Interstate
First Interstate is a community bank headquartered in Billings, Montana, delivering best-in-class banking and Wealth Management services at over 300 locations across Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming. To learn more, please visit our website.