Grimes, Ia. – December 22, 2020 – Black Hills Energy announced support of nearly $760,000 from its annual United Way fundraising campaign to support 50 United Way agencies across its service area. Black Hills Energy and its employees have been fully committed partners with United Way since the 1940’s. More than 1,300 employees from all Black Hills Energy electric and gas subsidiaries across Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming, supported the campaign, and Black Hills Corporation Foundation, the charitable arm of Black Hills Energy, is adding an additional 25 percent match to supplement employee pledges. 

In Iowa, more than 60 Black Hills Energy employees, along with the Foundation match, pledged over $18,400 in support five United Way campaigns across Iowa including:

• United Way of Jasper County 
• United Way of Central Iowa
• United Way of East Central Iowa 
• United Way Dubuque Area Tri-States 
• United Way of Winneshiek

“In this unique year when so many families are impacted by COVID-19, Black Hills Energy’s financial support of 50 United Ways is needed more than ever to address basic needs like food insecurity, shelter and mental health,” said Shirley Welte, vice president of operations. “United Way has a strong connection with local needs and is able to provide resources to the charitable organizations most effective in reaching our communities. As we continue to navigate the current pandemic, it’s good to know our support is truly providing valuable services to people in need.”

Please visit www.blackhillsenergy.com/community for more information about all the ways Black Hills Energy gives back to its communities.