First Interstate Foundation News Today

First Interstate bankers will present the funds to 82 Montana, two North Dakota, and 41 Oregon nonprofit organizations.

Employees of the bank were stationed outside seven Great Falls grocery stores to collect food for Great Falls Public School student.

MISSOULA – One served as CEO of Australia’s largest retailer. The other grew the largest bank in Montana. Both have lived lives of generosity and community

MISSOULA – One served as CEO of Australia’s largest retailer. The other grew the largest bank in Montana. Both have lived lives of generosity and community

First Interstate, an $18 billion community bank with more than 150 branches across six states, is holding its annual Coats and More Drive to help keep our neighbors warm this winter. First Interstate branches will collect new or clean, gently used coats, hats, mittens, gloves, scarves, socks, blankets, and more. The items will be donated to and distributed by agencies in the local communities. Since starting the drive in 2009, First Interstate banks have collected and distributed 44,630 items t...

Family Access Network receives $2,500 grant from First Interstate Foundation BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Family Access Network announced Tuesday that it had received a grant of $2,500 from First Interstate Bank’s Redmond branch, designated to help children and their family members experiencing poverty in Redmond. First Interstate Foundation is a longtime supporter of FAN’s work to help low-income families connect to crucial resources, including their COVID-19 relief funding last year. This lat...

Vaccine Update: Deschutes “Fully Booked” This Week Earlier today Deschutes County released appointment information and vaccine distribution plans for the week. This week’s vaccine appointments are now fully booked. No additional appointments are available. Information about next week’s vaccine allocation and appointment availability is expected to be available on Friday. To stay up-to-date on vaccine information, please visit www.deschutes.org/ Also, from the Oregon Health Authority: W...

$5,000 Grant Helps Local Families During Pandemic The Family Access Network (FAN) received a $5,000 grant from First Interstate Foundation at the recommendation of First Interstate Bank’s Redmond branch to connect local families affected by the coronavirus pandemic with basic needs including food, utilities, transportation, and rental assistance. FAN’s COVID-19 Response Fund is directly assisting families in Deschutes, Crook, and Jefferson counties who have been impacted through illness, lo...

Mt Bachelor Reports More Snow As daytime temperatures warm in the lower elevations, Mt Bachelor ski area reported another round of heavy snow overnight: “Both in density and quantity, coupled with strong winds this morning, and we’re looking at another classic PNW storm day.” Six inches of new snow was reported since the stake was cleared Monday afternoon, and snowfall should continue into the day. “Temperatures this morning are in the mid to low 20’s at the West Village base area, an...

Sandwich ministry offers Saturday lunch to those in need The Sandwich Ministry has resumed each Saturday. Lunches are distributed from 10 a.m. to noon in the breezeway at First United Methodist Church. Cards of Caring at Central Wyoming Hospice For kids and kids at heart, help us spread some Holiday cheer to our patients with “Cards Of Caring” at Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions. Just make a card or send us one of your favorites, with your Holiday wishes. We’ll pass them o...