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Black Hills Cares

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 15 years, Black Hills Cares provided more than $8.4 million in customer, employee and company donations to assist those in need. In 2022 alone, 4,600 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.
 

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How to request 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 211/United Way of Northwest Arkansas

Dial 2-1-1 or 866-489-6983 to speak with an Arkansas 211 community resource specialist, text your zip code to 898-211 (TXT211) or search resources at Arkansas211.org.

Please note: your donation and related basic information will be passed along to Energy Outreach Colorado.

Energy Outreach Colorado

City: Statewide

Website: energyoutreach.org

Email: info@energyoutreach.org

Phone: 303-825-8750

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

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

The Salvation Army FBO Heatshare

City: Omaha

Website: centralusa.salvationarmy.org

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

Energy Share of Wyoming c/o Align

City: Cheyenne

Website: energyshareofwyoming.org

Email: info@theAlignTeam.org

Phone: 307-772-9100

  • Energy Share of Wyoming does NOT accept applications year-round. The application/donation "season" runs from December 1 through April 30 each year, or until ESW funds are exhausted.
  • Clients are encouraged to apply for utility bill payment assistance through the LIEAP program first, before applying for Energy Share of Wyoming funds.
  • Clients who qualify for Energy Share funds may receive a ONE TIME (per season) check for up to $400 to assist with payment of electric, natural gas, or propane utility bills.

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. Or you can mail your donation to P.O. Box 6006, Rapid City, SD 57709.

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.

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