Community Commitment 2024
Each of our communities have unique needs, which is why we're supporting them in different ways. Learn about the programs we offer in each location to invest in our communities.
Supporting our Communities
First Federal Bank & Trust believes in a thriving community. It's why we've focused on our customers since 1935. We know that values matter - in business, in life and in community. Our mission will always be to support and improve the lives of our staff, customers and community.
Why We're a Mutual Bank
Being a mutual bank gives us the unique opportunity to give back. We don't pay stockholders - we pay our communities. When you bank with us, we reinvest your funds right back into the places we call home. We're one of just three mutual banks in Montana and Wyoming.
Service. Lead. Inspire.
First Federal Bank & Trust's SLI Committee aims to be a central point of contact in the communities we serve for organizations that rely on volunteer support. Committee members coordinate volunteer opportunities for staff and serve as liaisons between the organizations and employer.
If your organization is in need of volunteers, please fill out and submit the form below to slicommittee@efirstfederal.com.
2023 COMMUNITY COMMITMENT WINNERS
JANUARY 2023
- Native American Development Corporation
- Best of the Rest Steer Riding
- Calvary Chapel Big Sky
- The Food Group
- St. Vincent Foundation / SCL Health
- Sheridan County School District #3
- Special Olympics - Yellowstone Valley
- Sheridan Speedway
FEBRUARY 2023
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention - Montana Chapter
- Downtown Sheridan Association
- Education Foundation for Billings Public Schools
- Sheridan Hawks Jr. Hockey Club
- Montana Rescue Mission
- Sheridan County School District #2 High School Booster Club
- Rocky Mountain College
- WYO Theater
march 2023
- Dog Tag Buddies
- 307 Discovery Center
- Habitat for Humanity Mid-Yellowstone Valley
- Life Link of Sheridan County
- Partners for Parks Foundation
- Sheridan Rotary Club
- United Way of Yellowstone County
- Sheridan County Justice Office
APRIL 2023
- Billings Curling Club
- Big Horn Baseball Club
- Cutting Fences Foundation
- Sheridan College Foundation
- Family Support Network
- Sheridan Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Ronald McDonald House of Eastern Montana
- Story Community Library
MAY 2023
- Boys & Girls Club of Yellowstone County
- Critters, Crafts & Cooking 4-H Club
- Breakfast Exchange Club Foundation
- Counting on God - Vacation Bible School
- Billings Food Bank
- Herding Rescue Dogs of Wyoming
- Montana K9 Aquatics
- Sheridan American Legion Baseball
- Biblical Counseling Foundation
- Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter
JUNE 2023
- Cole's Pantry
- Big Horn Woman's Club
- Laurel Little League
- Sheridan Area Search & Rescue
- Optimist Club of Lockwood MT
- Big Horn High School
- Yellowstone County Tavern Association
- Sheridan Wrestling Club
JULY 2023
- Adaptive Performance Center
- Big Horn Education Fund
- Emmanuel Baptist Church
- Noah's Ark Christian Preschool
- Adult Resource Alliance
- Sheridan Sundowner Lions Club
- NAMI Billings
- Sheridan USBC
- Yellowstone Valley Animal Shelter
- Goose Valley Fire Department
August 2023
- Billings Clinic
- Clothing Connections
- Family Tree Nurturing Center
- Powder River Basin Resource Council
- STEP, Inc
- Sheridan County High School Rodeo Club
- Billings Family YMCA
- Story/Banner Community Food Pantry
September 2023
- Family Service
- Thorne-Rider Foundation
- MSU-B Athletic Department
- Powder River Basin Trout Unlimited
- Midland Empire Land Trust
- Sheridan County Chamber of Commerce Foundation
- Pooch'z B & B
- Toys for Tots Sheridan
October 2023
- Big Sky Senior Services
- American Legion Drum & Bugle Corps
- Eugene F. Herman Scottish Rite Childhood Language Disorders Clinic, Inc.
- Out of the Darkness Suicide Prevention
- Friendship House of Christian Service
- St. Edmund Church
- Mary's Magical Moment
- Unleashed Foundation
- P.E.A.K.S
- Sheridan YMCA Youth Programs
November 2023
- Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Foundation
- Uprising
- Billings Christian School Education Foundation
- Story Volunteer Fire Department
- Tumbleweed
- Lagniappe Ministries
- Warrior Transition Outdoors
December 2023
- YWCA
- Boy Scout Troop 117 & Cub Scout Pack 385
- Walk MS Billings
- Compass Center for Families
- Veterans Meat Locker
- Sheridan Community Land Trust
- AWARE
- Sheridan Sports Officials Associations
2023 COMMUNITY GIVING STATS
TOTAL ANNUAL DONATIONS
$304,169
EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEER HOURS
783
participation in non-profit events
First Federal also provides $100 per year for each employee to use towards registrations fees for non-profit organization events.
OUR VALUES
- HONESTY & INTEGRITY above all else
- TRUST & RESPECT built on fairness
- RESPONSIBILITY to use our resources for the greater good
- EXCELLENCE through lifelong learning, accountability, hard work and continuous improvement
- POSITIVE, CAN-DO ATTITUDE to support team morale and provide exceptional internal and external customer service
- RESILIENCE to learn from our challenges and bounce back from adversity
- TEAMWORK to accomplish so much more than we can individually
- COURAGE & KINDNESS to do the right things while being considerate to others
- OPEN, HONEST COMMUNICATIONS to make it all happen