At Russell Country, we believe that investing in the communities we serve is the gateway to investing in it’s future. Whether it’s through monetary donations or staff participation, the communities we invest in are the communities we live in. When our communities thrive, we all benefit.
On average, Russell Country donates over $25,000 each year to non-profit organizations. Organizations that have benefitted from these donations include:
- Lewis and Clark Foundation
- Great Falls Public Schools Foundation
- Shodair Hospital
- Fairfield Lion’s Club
- Fairfield Swim Days
- Project Graduation
- Fairfield Volunteer Fire Department
Russell Country also invests in the community through staff participation in its own initiatives and other service projects. Here are some of the hi-lights from recent years.
Jersey Off Your Back – In partnership with the Great Falls Voyagers Baseball Team, a non-profit is chosen each year to receive the proceeds of all funds raised through an auction of the Voyager’s Baseball jerseys. These jerseys are created with the non-profit in mind, and are co-branded with their name and logo, as well as the Credit Union’s name and logo. Organizations who’ve benefited from the auction proceeds include:
- Great Falls and Fairfield Public Schools Food Pantry Programs
- Royal Family Kids Camp for foster children
- St. Thomas Child & Family Center
- Camp Francis Grief Camp
- Casa-Can
- Toby’s House
- Alliance for Youth
- 1000 in Action
- Josh Huestis Foundation
To date, dollars raised to support these worthy organizations and their causes totals over $43,000.00.
Employee Appreciation Dinner – Each year, the Credit Union selects a non-profit to support through it’s Silent Auction and other fundraising activities at it’s Employee Appreciation Dinner. Non-profits who have benefitted are:
- West Elementary Student Activity Fund
- Montana School for the Deaf and Blind “Expressions of Silence”
- Casa-Can
- Toby’s House
- Alliance for Youth
- 1000 In Action
- Josh Huestis Foundation
Additional Sponsorships and Memberships
- Great Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
- Great Falls Association of Realtors – Young Professionals Network
- NeighborWorks-Great Falls
- Giant Springs Chapter of Credit Unions
- Great Falls Food Bank CANTASTIC Program
- Garage Sale for Good benefitting:
- Children’s Receiving Home
- Royal Family Kids Camp
- MT School for the Deaf & Blind Foundation
- Banzai Financial Education Program
- Children’s Receiving Home – Angel Tree Program
- Toys for Tots
- Shodair Children’s Hospital
- MANG Annual Family Day
- Montana State Fair – Military Appreciation Dinner & Patriot Night
Jersey Off Your Back