Helping Hands Half Marathon / 5K

Benefiting the Helping Hands Foundation

Bank Independent's Helping Hands Program was founded in 2011 following the devastating April 27 tornado outbreak.  The program has since grown into the Helping Hands Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of our neighbors across the communities we serve.  

Our commitment to giving back has only grown stronger over the years, driven by our founders' belief that "a rising tide lifts all boats."  We are proud to partner with and support many local organizations through our Share Drives and Volunteer Initiative.  

A few of the ongoing causes we continue to support through our Share Drives include:

•    Shelter Share – Collecting pet food and supplies for local animal shelters.
•    Food Share – Stocking food banks with non-perishable items.
•    School Share – Providing backpacks, school supplies, and classroom materials right before school starts.
•    Toy Share – Collecting new, unwrapped toys to brighten the holidays for children.  

Our Helping Hands Volunteer Initiative is an ongoing effort offering all our team members—part-time and full-time—eight hours of paid time each year to devote to volunteering in the communities we serve. Our team member volunteers have contributed thousands of hours of assistance to charitable organizations, including:

•    Charitable thrift stores
•    Food pantries 
•    Animal shelters
•    School events
•    Festivals
•    Community parks and gardens 
•    Other 501(c)3 non-profit organizations