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Community

We do more than power homes and businesses.

We fuel the vibrant lives within them. Through our commitment to charitable giving, employee volunteerism and community outreach, we strive to make a lasting positive impact on the places we call home. When our communities grow, we grow.

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Giving pillars

Guided by our giving pillars, we strive to build thriving communities, support environmental sustainability and cultivate future leaders. By addressing essential needs and promoting well-being, we work to create safer, healthier and happier communities. Our dedication to sustainability is creating a greener planet for future generations. To lead those generations, we empower youth through education and mentorship, paving the way for tomorrow’s leaders. Join us in making a positive impact today.

 

Thriving communities 

We're building a stronger community together. By providing essential support for critical needs, food security, affordable housing, childcare and energy assistance we can help make the communities we serve safer, healthier and happier. We support the efforts of our neighbors, safety and emergency services, veterans and first responders.

 

Conservation 

We are protecting our planet for future generations. We are committed to sustainability and good stewardship of our planet. Through tree planting, energy efficiency programs, weatherization and supporting our natural environment, we are helping our customers use less energy. With community gardens, neighborhood clean-ups, wildlife protection, pollinator and biodiversity programs, we are making tomorrow better than today.

 

Future leaders

We're empowering our youth for a brighter tomorrow. We are setting them up for success by supporting childhood education, STEAM and mentoring programs and organizations leading diversity, equity and inclusion in our communities. By creating clear paths to careers in energy, we're helping to develop the leaders the industry need.

 

 

Our Foundation

The Black Hills Corp. Foundation’s mission supports and enhances the communities across the eight states we call home. 

Since 2001, we’ve advanced civic, cultural, sustainable and charitable purposes across our service territories, granting over $8.3 million to more than 500 organizations within our service area.

Looking ahead, we remain committed to supporting organizations in our communities, guided by our giving pillars: thriving communities, conservation and future leaders.

Positive Energy

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In conjunction with National Philanthropy Day, the South Dakota Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals recognized individuals, businesses and communities on Thursday, Nov. 12, for their extraordinary work in philanthropy in South Dakota. The National Philanthropy Day Awards were…
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Our team in Harrison, Arkansas teamed up to donate 436 pounds of turkey to Ozark Share & Care for the upcoming holidays. The community-sponsored non-profit services program is an essential part of the Harrison community, providing food to anyone in need, regardless of geographic location. We…
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As a part of United Way fundraising efforts in Southwest Kansas, Operations Manager Dennis Rohrbaugh made a challenge to his team. If they were able to substantially increase their fundraising and participation levels in Dodge City, Garden City and Liberal, then he would take the “One Chip…
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In years past Black Hills Energy has enjoyed being a sponsor of the Military Relations Golf Tournament. The event is organized by The Greater Bellevue Area Chamber of Commerce and has been well attended with the support of many local sponsors. The golfing event has been used to raise awareness and…