Black Hills Cares
At Black Hills Energy, we pride ourselves on always being ready. That’s why we have our Black Hills Cares program. It supports our neighbors who are struggling to pay their energy bills. Because if we’ve learned anything over the years, it’s that we all need a little extra help now and then. In the past 14 years, Black Hills Cares provided more than $7.6 million in customer, employee and company donations to assist those in need. In 2021 alone, 2,400 families received assistance from Black Hills Cares funds.
To be connected with partner agencies who distribute Black Hills Cares funds, contact the agency listed below for your community.
Arkansas
The Salvation Army Arkansas and Oklahoma Division Black Hills Cares
Website: southernusa.salvationarmy.org/arkansas-and-oklahoma/energy-assistance
Phone: 1-800-227-2156
Colorado
Please note: your donation and related basic information will be passed along to Energy Outreach Colorado.
Energy Outreach Colorado
City: Denver
Website: energyoutreach.org
Email: info@energyoutreach.org
Phone: 303-825-8750
Iowa
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program
City: Hiawatha
Website: hacap.org
Phone: 712-792-9266
IMPACT Community Action Program
City: Des Moines
Website: impactcap.org
Phone: 515-518-4770
Matura Action Corp.
City: Creston
Website: maturacommunityaction.com
Phone: 641-782-8431
Mid-Iowa Community Action
City: Marshalltown
Website: micaonline.org
Phone: 641-752-7162
New Opportunities Inc.
City: Carroll
Website: newopp.org
Phone: 712-792-9266
North Iowa Community Action Organization
City: Mason City
Website: nicao-online.org
Phone: 641-423-7766
Northeast Iowa Community Action Agency
City: Dubuque
Website: neicac.org/
Northeast Iowa Community Action Corp.
City: Decorah
Website: neicac.org
Phone: 563-382-8436
Operation Threshold
City: Waterloo
Website: operationthreshold.org
Phone: 319-291-2065
Upper Des Moines Opportunity Inc.
City: Estherville
Website: udmo.com
Phone: 800-245-6151
West Central Community Action Agency
City: Harlan
Website: westcentralca.org
Phone: 712-755-5135
Kansas
The Salvation Army FBO Heatshare
City: Kansas City
Website: centralusa.salvationarmy.org
Phone: 211 in Kansas
Warm Hearts of Douglas County
City: Lawrence
Website: warmheartsofdouglascounty.com/apply
Phone: 211 in Kansas
Nebraska
South Dakota
Christian Life Center, Compassion Cupboard
City: Belle Fourche
Website: clcsd.org
Phone: 605-892-4767
Church Response
City: Rapid City
Website: facebook.com/ChurchResponse
Phone: 605-342-5360
Custer Ministerial Association
City: Custer
Phone: 605-673-4090
Hot Springs Ministerial Assoc.
City: Hot Springs
Website: hsministerial.org
Email: hsmafp@gmail.com
Newell - Vale - Nisland Ministerial Assoc.
City: Newell
Email: newellcf@outlook.com
Website: www.newellcf.church
Phone: 605-210-2072
Salvation Army of the Black Hills
City: Spearfish
Website: centralusa.salvationarmy.org/blackhills
Email: ronda.kreber@usc.salvationarmy.org
Phone: 605-342-0982
Salvation Army of the Black Hills
City: Rapid City
Website: centralusa.salvationarmy.org/blackhills
Email: ronda.kreber@usc.salvationarmy.org
Phone: 605-342-0982
Sturgis Alliance of Churches
City: Sturgis
Website: facebook.com/pages/category/Religious-Organization/Sturgis-Alliance-of-Churches
Phone: 605-720-3579
Wyoming
Energy Share of Wyoming c/o Align
City: Cheyenne
Website: energyshareofwyoming.org
Email: info@theAlignTeam.org
Phone: 307-772-9100
Newcastle Ministerial Assoc.
City: Newcastle
Phone: 307-746-3618
How you can help
There are several ways to give.
If you pay your bill electronically, sign up in your online account to make a recurring monthly donation by clicking the Donate button on your dashboard. There are a few days during the billing cycle when this option isn’t available from your dashboard. At any time, the online donation form is available to make a one-time donation.
If you receive a paper bill, check the box on your payment stub and choose the donation option that’s right for you:
- One-time: Write in the amount of the one-time donation that you’re including with your payment.
- Monthly: Write in the fixed amount of the recurring monthly donation that will be added to your bill.
- Round-up: We’ll automatically round up your monthly bill to the next dollar and donate the difference.
If you donate through round-up or a recurring monthly amount, we’ll add that amount to your utility bill until you let us know to discontinue your enrollment. At any time, you can change or stop your donation online or you can call us at 888-890-5554
Black Hills Cares is a program of the Black Hills Corp. Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All contributions to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.