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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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Safety is our top priority at Black Hills Energy. And we celebrate the brave men and women who share this common goal with us. To thank local fire departments across the state, our Nebraska team celebrated National Fire Safety and Prevention Month by giving $1,000 grants to each of the volunteer…
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On Nov. 9, and in addition to honoring Veterans Day, Chad Kinsley, Black Hills Energy vice president of operations for Arkansas Gas, and Mr. William Wafford, Arkansas Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) chair, signed a Statement of Support pledging a commitment to support our service…
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On Nov. 10, our Nebraska team took time to come together virtually to pledge support to military members currently serving by signing a Statement of Support with ESGR (Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve).  “The Guard and Reserve are an integral part of our military. Almost half of the…
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Our teams have a long history of supporting the United Way. In fact, it’s such a big part of our day-to-day that our employees figured out ways to show our support, even when COVID-19 restrictions kept us from our usual in-person community events. Employees in our Wichita, Kansas office assembled…