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When planning began for more local giving in Cass County, North Dakota, we knew community support should not be based on assumptions. It should be guided by the people who know the area best. That is why we formed a community advisory committee made up of about eight local neighbors, including business and technology leaders, bankers, elected officials, school and youth advocates, farmers, parents, and longtime residents. Their role is simple but important: listen to what is happening across the community and recommend the local organizations where Geronimo Power’s support can make the greatest difference.
With that guidance, Geronimo Power has committed to donating $10,000 every month throughout 2026 to a different local cause selected by the committee. The idea behind the program is straightforward: local residents understand their community’s needs, opportunities, and priorities better than anyone. Our role is to listen carefully, show up consistently, and support the work they identify as meaningful.
That local guidance is already shaping the program. The first donations have supported the Rural Cass County Emergency Food Pantry in June, the Mapleton Lions Club in July, and the Central Cass Treehouse in August, with additional community-selected recipients to come this fall.
