With BHACF’s help, the Journey Museum and the Black Hills Historical Society (BHHS) merged in 2025, inspiring significant generosity from local donors.
Community Impact Stories
Community invited to support nonprofit food services, every dollar matched.
Last Updated Nov. 6, 2025 The Black Hills Area Community Foundation (BHACF) has activated the Black Hills Food Response Fund to help local nonprofits respond to the rising need for food assistance amid federal SNAP disruptions and the continued federal government...
Nonprofit Emergency Services Fill a Critical Gap in West Custer County
A woman went into sudden cardiac arrest in early July near the Black Hills Playhouse. After someone called 911, nearby deputies arrived within minutes and applied an AED to restore her pulse. Soon after, the Custer Ambulance Service arrived on the scene. Paramedics...
Meade School District Uses Anonymous Donation to Match Payments Toward School Lunch Debt
An anonymous $115,000 donation, made through BHACF, allowed Meade School District 46-1 to launch a perpetual, annual matching program for school lunch debt donations.
From Creating a Giving Plan to Buying a Veggie Wagon
Roger and Chris Heacock decided to go above and beyond their annual giving in 2024 with a major, project-based gift.
Western Dakota Tech Endowment to Help Graduates Earn Licenses, Certifications
Western Dakota Technical College has strengthened its support for graduates seeking professional certifications.
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