First Interstate Bank Employees Volunteering at Lolo Club Sept 9th

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First Interstate Bank Employees Volunteering at Lolo Club Sept 9th

Sep 04, 2020

Read the full story on the Ravalli Republic.

First Interstate Bank, a $16.4 billion community bank with more than 150 branches across six states, is hosting its third annual Volunteer Day on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

As part of this philanthropic effort, all First Interstate locations will close at noon on Sept. 9, giving employees paid time to volunteer in their communities.

Locally, First Interstate employees in Hamilton will be partnering with Youth Homes by doing landscaping work on some of their properties.

Over 2,100 First Interstate volunteers from across the Company will support approximately 270 separate nonprofit organizations through more than 315 service projects. Recognizing the unique challenges to hosting this year’s Volunteer Day event, employees may volunteer onsite at organizations where it is safe to do so at a social distance. Additional options allow employees to volunteer remotely—from their home, from the Bank, or virtually by hosting webinars/financial education seminars.

Service projects include—but are not limited to—financial literacy trainings, building hygiene kits, preparing food boxes for home deliveries, weeding and harvesting gardens, chopping firewood, and sewing face masks.

"With youth spending less time in a classroom setting this year, the need for academically-aligned enrichment outside of school, coupled with positive adult connections, is stronger than ever before,” said Katie Moore, CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Missoula County. “We are thrilled to have members of the First Interstate Bank team support with both of these essential elements of youth development by teaching financial education to our Club Members."

Employees selected their own service projects to ensure they cater to the specific needs of their communities and were encouraged to support nonprofit organizations working to eliminate poverty. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, projects focused on financial education and helping those affected by job loss were encouraged.

“Giving back to the places we call home is what makes us who we are,” said First Interstate President and CEO, Kevin Riley. “Yes, we’re a full-service community bank, but more importantly, we’re a trusted community partner and neighbor. We are honored to celebrate the power of community with you on Volunteer Day—and every day.”

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