Pay It Forward

Come in today to any of our nine full service branches (Bozeman, Belgrade, Big Sky, Three Forks, West Yellowstone) and open a new personal checking account and First Security Bank will donate $25.00 to one of these six charities of your choice in our local communities:

Cancer Support Community

Cancer Support Community Montana provides crucial support programs & services to Montanans impacted by cancer, completely free of charge. Our programs & services include: support groups, education, fitness classes, wigs and more. Programs & services are available to those with a cancer diagnosis and anyone in their support system. Our mission is to uplift and strengthen people impacted by cancer by providing support, fostering compassionate communities and breaking down barriers to care.

Eagle Mount

Eagle Mount is a non-profit recreation center for people with disabilities, young people impacted by cancer, and their respective families. Based in Bozeman, MT, Eagle Mount operates across southwestern Montana’s ski resorts, state and national parks, trails, and open spaces. The home base is a twenty-acre campus that is home to an aquatics center, adaptive horsemanship center, wheelchair-accessible playground and gym, and other community amenities. Eagle Mount operates five primary programs: aquatics, horsemanship, Big Sky Kids oncology camps, family engagement and arts, and adaptive recreation. Adaptive Recreation is the backbone of Eagle Mount’s mission, welcoming participants to a wide array of activities supported one-to-one by trained volunteers and adaptive approaches and equipment where needed. Eagle Mount provides adaptive recreation opportunities that open Montana’s unmatched outdoors to three populations: people of all ages with physical and intellectual disabilities, children and young adults experiencing cancer, and the families (parents, caregivers, siblings) of those groups. Last year, we served 760 participants with the help of 693 volunteers - that’s nearly a 1:1 ratio of participant to volunteer. Roughly 60% of participants are from southwestern Montana, 20% from the rest of Montana, and 20% from across the United States.

Greater Gallatin United Way

Greater Gallatin United Way (GGUW) has been a cornerstone of community support since 1978, serving the counties of Gallatin, Madison, Meagher, and Park. As a convener, direct service provider, and funder, GGUW collaborates with schools, businesses, nonprofits, and local governments to address pressing issues such as mental health, early learning, youth success, and basic needs. The organization operates impactful programs like the kidsLINK Afterschool Program, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, and disaster relief initiatives, all aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals and families in the region.

Guided by a mission to mobilize the caring power of communities, GGUW focuses on creating opportunities for all to thrive. The organization employs a holistic approach centered on four key impact areas: Mental Health & Well-being, Early Learning, Youth Success, and Basic Needs. By leading initiatives, convening diverse partners, and educating the community, GGUW fosters a resilient safety net for working families and empowers individuals to achieve their full potential. Through these efforts, Greater Gallatin United Way continues to build a vibrant and equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Haven

Haven provides confidential support, legal advocacy, counseling, and a safe place to stay for anyone and everyone impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, sex trafficking, and stalking.

We work to empower survivors, elevate their voices, strengthen our community, hold abusers accountable, and stop the cycle of abuse.

HRDC

HRDC serves and supports over 12,000 individuals yearly, and this number continues to grow rapidly alongside our increasing population and rising cost of living. Our goal is to positively impact our community by helping individuals move from challenge and crisis to a state of thriving. We offer wrap-around services that address essential community needs such as housing, food and nutrition, early childhood programs, and transportation, allowing us to support a wide range of needs across the three counties we serve.

HRDC’s programming includes three food banks, two emergency shelters, our Fork and Spoon pay-what-you-can restaurant, energy assistance and weatherization, zero-fare transportation (Streamline and Gallavan), individual and family case management support, programs for seniors and young adults, early childhood education, housing assistance, financial education, and community development.

Many don’t realize that our customers often don’t fit the stereotype of “people in need”. The reality is anyone can experience hardships or occasionally need support. Every single one of us benefits from a more connected and supported community. At HRDC, we believe every community member deserves access to support and resources to find their path to thriving.

Suffer Out Loud

Suffer Out Loud was established in March of 2017 with a mission of reducing the suicide rate in Montana by changing the stigma associated with mental illness and creating a community for people to connect with resources and each other. We are a 501(c)3 organization, based in Bozeman, serving statewide. Our non-profit is a collective of real people who have overcome real mental health struggles. The work we do is personal and driven by our passion to provide our community with opportunities for individual and collective healing. We work hard to break down barriers to mental health care access and normalize conversations around mental health so that people feel less alone in their struggles. In working to activate our mission, we provide the following programs:

Mental Health Care Scholarships
Community Workshops
Free resource distribution to Montana business, organizations, and individuals
Storytelling platforms through our blog and social media
Retail aimed towards prompting conversations in day-to-day life