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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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Corporate Communications ​To cap off National Drive Electric Week (Sept. 26-Oct. 3), our Black Hills Energy team was on hand at the 10th Annual Cruiser Car Show and Street Fair in downtown Rapid City last weekend to talk with car enthusiasts about the many benefits of electric vehicles and our…
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Janet Worley, Administrative Assistant The Benton County Arkansas Division took part in a diaper drive for Child Care Aware of NWA. Child Care Aware of NWA is a nonprofit organization that provides childcare referrals in 17 counties in Northwest Arkansas, the River Valley, and Southcentral…
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Michael Howe, Community Affairs Manager, Wyoming Lori Neibauer, Gas Operations Supervisor, recently graduated from the Leadership Casper program (in partnership with the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce). This year long program offered a number of great opportunities for Lori to become even…
Kansas kicks off its United Way campaign
James Williams, Community Affairs Manager, Kansas The Kansas team started its United Way campaign on Sept. 14. And this year, it's turning up the heat. The theme for 2020 in Kansas is "You're Essential." Black Hills Energy employees are essential by providing warm meals to seniors through Meals…