Caring for the communities we serve
Community Involvement & Support
People helping people
At Mountain America, enacting positive change within our reach is a top priority. Serving in the areas we operate is a core part of who we are.
We strive to care for the world around us by organizing annual service initiatives, partnering with charitable organizations, supporting the education of our youth, reducing our impact on the environment and donating funds to worthy causes.
Scholarships and grants
To strengthen our communities, we offer higher education scholarships, as well as grants for educators.
Sponsorships
We support local teams, events and organizations in the communities we serve.
Mountain America Foundation
Our goal is to promote the health, education and overall well-being of youth and families in our communities.
Financial education
We are committed to providing meaningful resources, workshops and educational tools to bolster financial literacy throughout our communities.
Community highlights
Belonging at Mountain America
Mountain America wants to ensure we are building an inclusive environment that enables our team members to effectively support our membership. Our experience/belonging council focuses on supporting leading efforts to drive inclusivity and attract diverse talent. This council works to recommend programs, policies and practices that lead toward continuous improvement and a safe, thriving culture.
Swing for the Kids
A beloved tradition since 2004, the Swing for the Kids Challenge is a day of golf and giving, raising funds for Primary Children’s Hospital. Thanks to the generous support of our business partners and the community, we have raised over $2 million to help Primary Children’s fulfill their mission of providing specialized medical care to children in an environment of love and concern.
Young Caring for Our Young
Mountain America is partnering with the Young Caring for Our Young Foundation to empower children in our communities. Together, we help local youth with clothing, hunger, literacy and teen homelessness.
Ronald McDonald House
Mountain America Credit Union has a wonderful partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC). This organization provides families with sick children access to the medical care and resources they need to heal.
Month of Caring
Giving back extends beyond charitable donations. The real impact comes when team members get out and serve the community. Each September, team members participate in the Month of Caring, receiving up to four hours of paid time off to volunteer for the community charity of their choice.
Examples of service activities in 2023 include making pet toys and treats at the Humane Society, creating holiday decorations for Make-A-Wish, planting tulips at Thanksgiving Point gardens and helping with events at Utah’s Hogle Zoo.
Hale Centre Theatre
Hale Centre Theatre at the Mountain America Performing Arts Centre in Sandy, Utah, opened its doors in November 2017. This theatre was a much-needed facility, as Hale Centre Theatre had outgrown two locations. The Sandy location has two stages and plenty of attached, free parking.
Mountain America has been the Season Sponsor at Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy since its opening, which helps cover operating and overhead expenses so tickets to this world-class theatre remain affordable. Mountain America’s sponsorship also funds the Student Matinee Program, providing complimentary tickets to students.
Operation Warm
Mountain America has been supporting Operation Warm since 2019. Each year, we match employee donations to provide new coats and shoes to kids in need in Utah, Idaho and Montana.
Pay It Forward
If you’ve ever seen someone in need and thought “I wish I could help more,” then you understand the driving force behind KUTV News and Mountain America’s Pay It Forward program. To date, the program has given nearly $400,000 to deserving causes throughout Utah and Idaho.
Annual Employee Match
Each year, Mountain America employees can donate to select nonprofit partners, and the credit union matches those donations. This is a great way to engage team members in Mountain America's charitable efforts and multiply our impact. This annual giving drive has supported local food banks, Operation Warm, Make-A-Wish and Young Caring for our Young Foundation.
Educator Grants
Since 2016, Mountain America has awarded grants to support learning-based projects for school leaders in our communities.
“Mountain America is proud to support educators,” said Chief Marketing Officer Sharon Cook. “Mountain America educator grants help teachers provide essential learning tools and get creative in their classrooms.”
Elevate Scholarship
Each year, the Mountain America Foundation grants scholarships totaling $300,000 to graduating high school students. These scholarships are designed to support youth who embrace Mountain America’s core values and contribute to their communities.
Humane Society
Mountain America supports the Utah Humane Society by sponsoring a Pet of the Week and helping pets find their forever home through our social media platforms and an adoption billboard. In December 2023, Mountain America's match program helped raise over $300,000 for pets in need.
