NorthWestern Energy Supports HRDC with $2,000 Donation Following Charity Pop A Shot Basketball Event

Bozeman, Mont. - August 14, 2024 - NorthWestern Energy proudly announces its support for the HRDC (Human Resource Development Council) organization following a successful charity pop-a-shot basketball event held during Music on Main Bozeman on August 8, 2024. The event, which invited attendees to participate in pop-a-shot basketball, was organized to raise funds for HRDC, a vital community organization serving the Bozeman area.

NorthWestern Energy pledged to donate $1 to HRDC for every basket made during the event, with a guaranteed minimum donation of $2,000. Participants collectively scored 964 points, resulting in 482 baskets made. Although the total was below the minimum threshold, NorthWestern Energy is honored to donate the full $2,000 to HRDC.

"NorthWestern Energy has a longstanding partnership with HRDC, and we are deeply appreciative of the critical services they provide to our community," said Heather Bellamy, Community Relations Manager at NorthWestern Energy. "Supporting HRDC aligns with our commitment to giving back to the communities we serve."

Ongoing Support for HRDC:

• Thanksgiving Donations: Each year, NorthWestern Energy contributes $4,000 to HRDC's Gallatin Valley Food Bank and other small-town food banks, helping to ensure that families in need have access to nutritious meals during the holiday season.

• Fork & Spoon Volunteer Efforts: NorthWestern Energy employees volunteer at HRDC's Fork & Spoon every Thanksgiving, supplementing their efforts with donations that raise an additional $2,500+ to provide holiday dinners for those who might otherwise go without.

• Kidspack Initiative: This year, 31 NorthWestern Energy employees volunteered at HRDC's "Kidspack" event, helping to fill food packs that ensure children in Gallatin Valley don't go hungry over the weekends when school meals aren't available. This initiative also generated an additional $3,100 in support for HRDC.

(Photo caption) Pictured left to right: Bobbi Schroeppel, Vice President - Customer Care, Communications and HR for NorthWestern Energy and Heather Bellamy, Customer Relations Manager for NorthWestern Energy present the donation to Kristin Hamburg, Development Director for HRDC.

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About HRDC:

HRDC (Human Resource Development Council) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to building a stronger community through innovation and leadership. HRDC offers a wide range of programs and services in areas including Housing, Food & Nutrition, Child & Youth Development, Senior Empowerment, Community Transportation, Home Heating-Energy Safety, and Community Development.

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