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Buying vs. Renting 🤔🏠 Should you stay or should you go? Taking the leap from renter to homeowner can be intimidating. Start by looking at cash flow, maintenance, and how long you’ll stay. The right choice balances budget and lifestyle. Other factors to consider: https://lnkd.in/gdNrRr-s #Banzai #FinancialEducation #MoneyMatters #CommunityFirst #CommunityBank #HomeBuying Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

🎉 Celebrating 25 Years of Service! Please join us in honoring these incredible employees who have been part of #TeamFirstInterstate for 25 years. Your loyalty and leadership inspire us all—thank you! • Corey Crum, Senior Commercial Relationship Manager - Helena, MT • Tammy Clark, Associate Community Banker - Livingston, MT • Ryan Boschee, Chief Credit Officer - Sioux Falls, SD • Jessica Gibson, IT System Analyst III - Billings, MT #TeamFirstInterstate #SeekGreatness #CelebrateSuccess

Strong neighborhoods start with quality, affordable housing — and NeighborWorks Great Falls has been delivering on that promise since 1980. Our Great Falls team presented an $8,750 grant to NeighborWorks Great Falls through our partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) and its Member Impact Fund, which matches contributions from member institutions to expand community impact. Over more than four decades, NeighborWorks Great Falls has made a measurable difference: • 4,000+ first-time homebuyers supported into homeownership • 185 owner-built homes completed • 47 high school houses built • 500+ blighted properties removed or renovated • $65 million added to the local tax base • 471 trees planted throughout the community Their mission is clear: create strong neighborhoods and successful homeowners by developing and promoting quality, affordable housing. Our Great Falls team is proud to support an organization with a proven track record of revitalizing communities and expanding homeownership across the city. #FHLBDesMoines #NonprofitPartnership #CommunityFirst #CommunityBank #TeamFirstInterstate #GreatFallsMT #Montana #AffordableHousing #Homeownership #CommunityDevelopment Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

We're proud to award a $25,000 Believe in Local grant to North Liberty Community Pantry through our partnership with the First Interstate BancSystem Foundation. In 1985, a group of volunteers began handing out groceries to 15 or 20 families a month in North Liberty, Iowa. Four decades later, that small act of generosity has grown into an organization that distributed more than 610,000 meals and 51,000 clothing items to over 1,000 families in 2024 — while making nearly 2,200 grocery deliveries to neighbors with transportation barriers. In June 2025, the Pantry opened a 10,500-square-foot facility, bringing food and clothing services under one roof. The impact was immediate: food distribution increased by 53%, and the Pantry served 41% more people. Brandon Davis, Associate Commercial Relationship Manager, nominated North Liberty Community Pantry for this grant. "Believe in Local has been a cornerstone of who we are for five years now, and it never gets old to celebrate nonprofit organizations like North Liberty Community Pantry that are making a real difference in the places we all call home. North Liberty is better because of the work they do, and First Interstate is proud to invest in that mission." — Brandon Davis Now in its fifth year, Believe in Local awards $1 million annually to 40 nonprofit organizations across our footprint — all nominated by our employees and selected for their commitment to strengthening the communities we serve, live in, and love. #BelieveInLocal #BIL5Years #EmployeeDrivenGiving #NonprofitPartnership #CommunityFirst #CommunityBank #TeamFirstInterstate #NorthLibertyIA #JohnsonCountyIA #FoodPantry #FightingHunger Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

We're proud to support Alliance for Youth (AFY) with an $8,750 grant through our partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) and its Member Impact Fund. AFY is a Cascade County nonprofit dedicated to the healthy development of youth through evidence-based prevention strategies. The organization invests in improving risk and protective factors across community, school, family, and individual environments. Programs and focus areas include: • Prevention and reduction of underage drinking, substance use, and dependency • Mental and emotional health services, including suicide prevention • Delinquency, juvenile violence, school dropout, and early childhood trauma intervention • Youth Resource Center (YRC) — A safe, low-barrier space for youth ages 13–20 providing meals, hygiene resources, counseling, medical and dental care, transportation assistance, life skills training, and connections to employment, education, and housing Through this partnership, First Interstate and FHLB Des Moines have awarded $718,750 in combined support to 35 nonprofit organizations across Montana. First Interstate contributed $200,000, and FHLB Des Moines matched through its Member Impact Fund — an up to $3:$1 matching grant program designed to help member financial institutions increase local impact. #FHLBDesMoines #NonprofitPartnership #CommunityFirst #CommunityBank #TeamFirstInterstate #GreatFallsMT #YouthDevelopment #MentalHealth #Prevention Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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Habitat for Humanity of Flathead Valley has been building affordable homes and creating homeownership opportunities since 1989 — providing safe housing for 109 adults and 161 children across the valley. Our Kalispell team presented an $8,600 grant to the organization through our partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) and its Member Impact Fund, which matches contributions from member institutions to expand community impact. As population growth drives housing costs beyond the reach of many working families, Habitat's mission is more critical than ever. Their work includes: • Affordable homebuilding — over 4 homes per year across Kalispell, Whitefish, Columbia Falls, Lakeside, and Somers, with capacity growing • Homeownership pathways — decent, affordable homes for qualified families who live and work in Flathead County • Flathead ReStore — funding construction through resale while diverting usable goods from the landfill • Community partnership — built with the time, expertise, and financial support of local volunteers, businesses, and organizations Our team in Kalispell is proud to support Habitat's work in keeping the Flathead Valley a place where working families can put down roots. #FHLBDesMoines #NonprofitPartnership #CommunityFirst #CommunityBank #TeamFirstInterstate #KalispellMT #Montana #AffordableHousing #HabitatForHumanity #CommunityDevelopment Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Excellent public schools forge healthy communities — and investing in education is investing in our collective future. Our Helena team presented a $10,500 grant to the Helena Education Foundation (HEF) through our partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) and its Member Impact Fund, which matches contributions from member institutions to expand community impact. HEF's mission is to enrich education in Helena Public Schools through consistent community investment of time, talent, funding, and resources. Their programs span students, educators, and the broader community: • Great Ideas Grants and Spark Grants — supporting creative, innovative teaching • Celebration of Excellence — recognizing graduating seniors and Distinguished Educators • Issues Institutes — fostering dialogue among students, teachers, and community members • Fabulous Firsts — providing books to every first grader • Trading Places — connecting school administrators and community leaders • Great Conversations and Carnival Classic — promoting lifelong learning and community engagement HEF's model is built on a powerful idea: the entire community is responsible for creating and maintaining quality public education. Our Helena team is proud to support that vision. #FHLBDesMoines #NonprofitPartnership #CommunityFirst #CommunityBank #TeamFirstInterstate #HelenaMT #Montana #PublicEducation #CommunityDevelopment Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Debit cards are convenient, but they also introduce kids to real financial responsibility. This month, First Interstate Bank is helping families teach smart debit card habits with a fun challenge that turns everyday money decisions into a learning experience. Download the Debit Card Maze activity and help your child build safe, confident spending habits. 💳 https://lnkd.in/g4s5y4bT #MoneySmartKids #TeachKidsMoney #DebitCardBasics #SmartSpending #FutureMoneySkills #FamilyFinance #YouthFinancialLiteracy #MyFirstNestEgg Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

Access to quality health care is foundational to strong, thriving communities. St. Peter's Health Foundation has been delivering on that promise for residents across Central Montana. Our Montana teams presented a $275,000 grant to St. Peter's Health Foundation in Helena through our partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) and its Member Impact Fund, which matches contributions from member institutions to expand community impact. As a nonprofit health care system, St. Peter's Health serves an estimated 97,000 residents across Lewis and Clark, Broadwater, Powell, Meagher, and Jefferson counties. Their services include: • 99-bed acute care hospital • Physician clinics and urgent care • 24-bed behavioral health unit • Cancer care and dialysis • Home health and hospice care • Ambulance services Guided by a volunteer board of community leaders and health experts, St. Peter's is committed to treating every person with dignity and compassion while driving excellence through innovation and continuous improvement. Our Montana teams are proud to support an organization dedicated to exceptional care and the long-term health of the communities we serve. #FHLBDesMoines #NonprofitPartnership #CommunityFirst #CommunityBank #TeamFirstInterstate #HelenaMT #Montana #CommunityHealth #HealthCare #CommunityDevelopment Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.