Opportunity Bank Employees Earn Inaugural Greater Helena Gives GOAT Award

Through individual donations, Opportunity Bank employees in Helena contributed a combined $10,590 to nonprofit organizations taking part in Greater Helena Gives 2026, supporting causes that strengthen the Helena community.

The GOAT Award—short for Greatest of All Teams—was established by the Helena Area Chamber of Commerce to recognize businesses that foster a culture of generosity and community engagement among their employees.

“Greater Helena Gives is about the community coming together to support our local nonprofits, and businesses are a huge part of that story,” said Emily Frazier, Executive Director of the Helena Area Community Foundation. “Opportunity Bank’s employees demonstrated what is possible when a workplace embraces generosity and encourages people to support the causes that matter most to them.”

“I’d like to recognize our employees’ support and genuine commitment to our communities—it does not go unnoticed. From Greater Helena Gives to volunteer projects and service on local nonprofit boards, our teams work hard to make a difference,” said Jalena Johnson, Regional Retail Manager for the Opportunity Bank’s Helena and Great Falls markets and HACF board member and events committee chair. “I also want to thank HACF for making Greater Helena Gives an engaging and accessible way for our team to get involved and give back.”

Opportunity Bank again supported Greater Helena Gives this year as the annual giving campaign’s presenting sponsor. The impact of this year’s event was felt across the community. Greater Helena Gives raised a record $381,728 for 120 participating nonprofit organizations in 2026, demonstrating continued momentum and strong support for local philanthropy.

The GOAT Award will be presented annually to the business whose employees contribute the highest total during Greater Helena Gives.