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Valley’s Community Outreach/Impact Philosophy
Valley has a long-standing belief of supporting the communities we serve. Our dedication to any outreach completed, is provided in the spirit of enriching not only Valley and its employees, but the organizations we affiliate ourselves with and their employees.
Valley’s community outreach ensures the organizations we choose to assist, embody the credit union philosophy of “People helping People.”
Valley strives to stay continually active and attentive to what is happening in our communities so we can help build a better place for everyone. Valley delivers results through volunteerism of staff, their families, as well as donations and sponsorships.
Through these beliefs, Valley has produced, and continues to expand positive impact to our communities, members, and employees.
Latest Community Projects
Valley's Winter Wish Payoff
Q2 News featured our 2024 Valley Winter Wish Payoff story, and we’re so excited to share the video with you! Watch as we surprised 5 of our members by paying off their car loans, an unforgettable moment filled with joy and gratitude.
Being able to help these families during the holiday season was an incredibly rewarding experience. Moments like these remind us how important it is to support one another and give back when we can—coming together to make a difference in the lives of our members and creating a ripple effect of kindness throughout our community.
8th Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive - A Huge Success!
Valley Credit Union was proud to host our 8th Annual Toys for Tots Toy Drive, and the results were nothing short of amazing. With the help of our generous members, dedicated employees, and incredible community sponsors, we collected 1,012 toys, smashing our goal of 800!
A heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors who made this possible:
- Performance Auto Sales Inc – Your sponsorship played a key role in this year’s success.
- Rock Creek Coffee Roasters – Your coffee donation kept us warm and energized during the King Ave Branch event.
- KAB Sports Cards & Collectables, Dragon Egg Games, and Target – Your discounts on toys and board games helped make a bigger impact.
We are so grateful for everyone who contributed to bringing joy to children in our community this holiday season. Together, we made a difference!
At Valley Credit Union, giving back is at the heart of what we do. Thank you for helping us spread holiday cheer and making this year’s toy drive one to remember.
Valley Credit Union Supports Local Youth Sports with $6,570 Donation to Heights National Little League
At Valley Credit Union, we believe in the power of community and the importance of supporting the next generation. That's why we're thrilled to announce our recent donation of $6,570 to the Heights National Little League, aimed at making essential improvements to the softball fields at Clevenger Park.
This donation will specifically fund the much-needed upgrades to the dugouts, providing a better and safer environment for the young athletes who use the facilities. The improvements will not only enhance the overall experience for the players but also create a more welcoming atmosphere for families and spectators who come to cheer on their favorite teams.
Brandon Scala, our Senior Vice President of Community Engagement, expressed his enthusiasm for this initiative:
"At Valley Credit Union, we are deeply committed to investing in our local communities, especially when it comes to supporting our youth. The Heights National Little League has been a pillar in this community, fostering teamwork, leadership, and a love for the game. We are honored to contribute to the improvements at Clevenger Park and look forward to seeing the positive impact these upgrades will have on the young athletes who call this field home."
Valley Credit Union has a long history of giving back to the communities we serve. Whether it’s through financial support, volunteering, or other forms of engagement, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our members and their families.
The improvements at Clevenger Park are expected to be completed in time for the next season, ensuring that the players can enjoy their upgraded facilities soon. We are excited to see the smiles on their faces as they take the field, knowing that our contribution played a part in enhancing their experience.
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Heights National Little League for their continued dedication to our community's youth. We are proud to stand by your side and support your efforts to create a positive environment for all.
Stay tuned for updates on the progress of the improvements, and be sure to visit Clevenger Park to see the enhancements for yourself!
A Helping Hand for Miles City School District
Valley Credit Union lent a helping hand to the Miles City School District on December 7th. A donation of $3,000 was presented to Superintendent Meghan Brown, aiming to alleviate the burden of past due school lunch costs. This donation underscores Valley Credit Union's commitment to community welfare and its belief in the significant impact small contributions can make in local education.
Valley Credit Union recognizes the challenges faced by families in meeting essential needs, and in response, chose to address a fundamental aspect of student well-being. The $3,000 check, presented to Superintendent Meghan Brown, is an expression of Valley Credit Union's dedication to supporting the local community.
Superintendent Meghan Brown will distribute the funds among the local schools in Miles City. This distribution strategy reflects Valley Credit Union's understated commitment to making a positive impact at the grassroots level, acknowledging that support for education goes beyond financial assistance alone.
Canyon Creek School
The Hive 2024 - Recap
Wise Wonders
Valley Credit Union (Valley) recently donated $25,000 to Wise Wonders Science and Discovery Museum (Wise Wonders) to assist with the museum’s latest expansion. These funds will be used to support the local organization in its efforts to build an updated grocery store exhibit for young learners.
“We are proud to sponsor this community-centered organization in its pursuit to foster creativity and engage curious minds through hands-on learning,” said Casey Klein, CEO of Valley Credit Union and Wise Wonders board member. “The value that this environment brings our youth is unmatched. We are eager to see the new attractions come to fruition in this renovated space and know that the museum will continue to be a staple for young minds for many years to come.”
In 2019, Wise Wonders moved to a new location that offered more room for playful learning and continued growth. However, shortly after their reopening, COVID-19 hit, and the museum was forced to close for over a year. It wasn’t until earlier this year, on April 28, 2021, that the museum was able to officially reopen and welcome families back into their facility. Since then, Wise Wonders has worked diligently to get operations back to where they were and proceed with their plans for new attractions and enhanced programming.
One of Wise Wonders' main goals for the new space was to provide a larger-scale grocery store exhibit for children. At the museum’s previous location, they had a smaller grocery store set-up that was the most trafficked exhibit and supplied high interaction from children. The funds from Valley will make this vision a reality.
“Wise Wonders is incredibly thankful for the generous support of Valley Credit Union,” said Dr. Laura Stockdale, Executive Director of Wise Wonders Children’s Museum. “Through their contribution, we will be able to make a fantastic grocery store. This space will be a place for kids to role-play, use their imaginations, work together with other kids, and learn and grow. This exhibit would not be possible without the support from Valley.”
Local High Schools
At Valley we go to local high schools to put on Reality Fairs to teach high school students about real life budgeting. This will consist of the students being placed in a job/family where they will have to go table to table to get a mortgage/rent, phone, utilities, etc... At the end we will take a look over their budget to see how they did. We will also give them any advice we see necessary.
Also, Valley has partnered up with the Billings All High School Celebration Committee to be the title sponsor. This consists of helping fund a sober party the night of graduation for Billings Senior, West, and Skyview high school as well as a volunteer at their events, plus much more!
The Historic Babcock Theatre
Explorers Academy, A Head Start Program Library
Valley has helped Explorers Academy, A Head Start Program fund their library at their new location at 511 Custer Ave. We have book bins at all of our Billings locations for new and gently used books to be donated to this library. Also, we go over to the library once a month to read to the kids. We help them out with many other events going on throughout the year as well.
Pay-It-Forward Events
Valley Credit Union knows that little good deeds can go a long way towards brightening someone’s day. That’s why we started our Pay It Forward events, to treat people in the community to a cup of coffee or lunch, or some other small treat to make their day better. Follow us on Facebook/Instagram to see who we treat next! #ValleyCUPaysItForward
Zoo Montana Bison Exhibit Sponsor
Part of supporting our community is also supporting organizations that share a commitment to our area youth. ZooMontana is one such organization and we are proud to be the primary sponsor for their bison exhibit!
Proud sponsor of the new scoreboard in the gym at Columbus High School!
For our latest community events, be sure to check us our on Facebook or our News & Events page of our website.