First Interstate Bank Donates $18,500 to NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resouces

First Interstate Bank Donates $18,500 to
NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources.

DEADWOOD, SD (10/27/10) – First Interstate Bank President Shawn Rost and Credit Analyst Samantha Childress, presented a check in the amount of $18,500 on behalf of First Interstate Bank and The First Interstate Bank Foundation, to NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources Executive Director Joy McCracken.

NeighborWorks is a non-profit organization with a mission to create decent, safe, and affordable housing in Black Hills Communities by offering free Homebuyer’s Education classes, credit counseling, and housing rehab services. The donation proceeds from First Interstate Bank will benefit NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources community outreach programs which strive to organize block club, Paint the Town, Kid Weird, and Warm and Safe.

Joy McCracken Executive Director of NeighborWorks Dakota Home Resources stated “We appreciate the continued support from First Interstate Bank and for having the foresight to understand the benefits of homeownership and the positive outcomes it has on our families and communities. Through these strong partnerships our programs and services will continue to flourish.”

Since 1992, NeighborWorks® Dakota Home Resources has provided a variety of programs and services that has assisted more than 800 low-and moderate-income families with the purchase of their homes. First Interstate’s on-going generosity provides financial support for the continuation of such programs and services to benefit the residents of our communities.

First Interstate Bank was the first to show their support and help kick off NeighborWorks Annual “Campaign for Neighborhood”. Shawn Rost stated, “We are pleased to show our continued support of the mission of NeighborWorks, we know these funds will be used to assist families in achieving the dream of homeownership in Western South Dakota”.

For more information about NeighborWorks’ programs and services, call 578-1401 or visit its website at www.neigborworksdhr.org.