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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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Our employees in Western Nebraska recently partnered with CAPWN (Community Action Partnership of Western Nebraska), Paul Reed Construction and other businesses in the Scottsbluff/Gering area to help make Christmas a little brighter for area families who may be struggling this year. We donated $500…
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Our team in Casper, Wyoming organized a Toys for Tots drive. Employees donated toys for local families, bringing the joy of Christmas and message of hope to area children. For more information about the Toys for Tots including local campaigns and how to request a toy, visit www.toysfortots.org.…
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The Black Hills Energy team in Wichita, Kansas worked to end the year on a shining note by spreading Christmas cheer to families in the community. Wichita employees came together to donate Christmas gifts to more than a dozen children in the area through our partnership with the Salvation Army…
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The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, South Dakota, recently honored Black Hills Energy with the 2020 Communication and Outreach Experiences in Sciences (CORES) award. The CORES Award is given annually to an individual, group, business or organization that supports STEM…