RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 23, 2026) – Monument Health Foundation has received a $70,000 grant from Black Hills Community Bank through the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) Member Impact Fund, furthering a longstanding partnership between the two organizations and supporting critical investments across the region.
A portion of the grant will support a $30,000 outdoor enhancement at Monument Health Behavioral Health Center in Rapid City, creating safe and dedicated space for therapeutic programming and patient care. The project will open new opportunities for structured outdoor activities and treatment programming, providing a calming, healing environment for patients and caregivers.
“For our behavioral health patients, having a safe and healing outdoor space will provide a grounding environment that reduces stress, restores balance and offers a safe and peaceful place to breathe, reflect, and feel connected to nature, to their community, and to themselves,” said John Hagy, Director Monument Health Behavioral Health. “We are grateful for BHCB’s generosity and believe this project will support our patients’ emotional wellbeing, recovery, and overall healing process.”
The remainder of the award will fulfill Black Hills Community Bank’s outstanding philanthropic commitments to Monument Health Foundation’s Children’s Campaign and Spearfish Expansion Campaign.
Black Hills Community Bank has been a long-time financial supporter of Monument Health Foundation initiatives, helping ensure that critical resources remain available across the region. Their continued investment reflects a shared commitment to building healthy, resilient communities.
“Black Hills Community Bank is committed to investing in Rapid City and Spearfish, and we are proud to support Monument Health with this $70,000 grant,” said Jack Lynass, CEO and President of Black Hills Community Bank. “Supporting our communities is a cornerstone of who we are, and we believe in what Monument Health does to care for our communities as well.”
Monument Health Foundation raises philanthropic support for Monument Health, the region’s leading health system, dedicated to its mission to Make a Difference. Every Day. Donations to the Foundation help provide high-quality care and a caring experience for patients and families across western South Dakota.
About Monument Health
Headquartered in Rapid City, S.D., Monument Health is a community-based health care system with a mission to make a difference, every day. The system offers care in 31 medical specialties and serves 14 communities across western South Dakota and in eastern Wyoming. With over 5,600 physicians and caregivers, Monument Health is composed of 5 hospitals and 40 medical clinics and specialty centers. Monument Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.
About Black Hills Community Bank
Founded in 2007, Black Hills Community Bank is a locally owned community bank headquartered in Rapid City, South Dakota. The Bank is committed to relationship-based banking, providing personalized lending, mortgage, and business and personal banking solutions that help customers achieve their financial goals.
With locations in Rapid City and Spearfish, Black Hills Community Bank is dedicated to reinvesting in the communities it serves. Through charitable giving, volunteerism, and strategic partnerships, the Bank supports local organizations and economic development initiatives that foster long-term growth and opportunity across the region.
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