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
Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Notice
Under the Federal Community Reinvestment Act (CRA), the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) evaluates our record of helping to meet the credit needs of this community consistent with safe and sound operations. The OCC also takes this record into account when deciding on certain applications submitted by us.
Your involvement is encouraged.
Public Information Available for Inspection
You are entitled to certain information about our operations and our performance under the CRA, including, for example, information about our branches, such as their location and services provided at them; the public section of our most recent CRA Performance Evaluation, prepared by the OCC; and comments received from the public relating to our performance in helping to meet community credit needs, as well as our responses to those comments. You may review this information today.
At least 30 days before the beginning of each quarter, the OCC publishes a nationwide list of the banks and savings association that are scheduled for CRA examination in that quarter. This list is available from the OCC at Deputy Comptroller, Western District, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 1050 17th St., Suite 1500, Denver. CO 80202. You may send written comments about our performance in helping to meet community credit needs to Tenille Straley, CRA Officer, 46 West Brundage Street, Sheridan, WY 82801 and to the OCC at Deputy, Western District, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, 1050 17th St., Suite 1500, Denver. CO 80202. Your letter, together with any response by us, will be considered by the OCC in evaluating our CRA performance and may be made public.
You may ask to look at any comments received by the OCC. You may also request from the OCC an announcement of our applications covered by the CRA filed with the OCC.
Public Notice
CASH ON-THE-GO
We refund ATM fees up to $10/month*
*Fees will be refunded to your account on a monthly basis. No receipts required. Monthly basis refers to a period beginning one (1) banking day prior to the first day of the current statement cycle through one (1) banking day prior to the last business day of the current statement cycle. Use MoneyPass® ATMs without paying a surcharge.