--- title: "Making the Grade: School Share Drive Helps Local Students Succeed" description: 📚 Thanks to your generosity, our 12th annual School Share drive collected $1,492.85 and 3,771 school supply items for local students in need! 💚 image: https://blog.bibank.com/hubfs/2025-School-Share-02.jpg --- FDIC-Insured - Backed by the full faith and credit of the U.S. Government [![bibank-logo](https://blog.bibank.com/hubfs/BankIndependent_October2025/Images/bibank-logo.svg "bibank-logo")](https://bibank.com/) [![svgviewer-png-output (11)](https://blog.bibank.com/hs-fs/hubfs/BankIndependent_October2025/Images/svgviewer-png-output%20(11).png?width=47&height=31&name=svgviewer-png-output%20(11).png "svgviewer-png-output (11)")](https://bibank.com/) - Personal - Deposit - [Compare Checking](https://bibankcom/personal/compare-checking) - [Independent](https://bibank.com/personal/independent-checking) - [Independent Plus](https://bibank.com/personal/independent-plus-checking) - [Independent Plus Student](https://bibank.com/personal/independent-plus-student-checking) - 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We’re committed to finding new ways to increase involvement and ensure our efforts leave a lasting mark where it matters most.” To make contributing more convenient, the drive accepted monetary donations through PayPal, while all Bank Independent sales offices served as drop-off locations for supplies. A special collection event was also held on July 18 at two Walmart stores—Cloverdale Road in Florence and Highway 72 in Madison—to further boost community participation. Over the past 12 years, the School Share initiative has generated a total financial impact of $334,242.23 across the communities Bank Independent serves. “School Share continues to be a powerful example of what we can achieve together,” said Macke Mauldin, CEO of Bank Independent. “Thanks to the generosity of our community, we’re able to equip students with the tools they need to succeed in the classroom. This initiative reflects our shared commitment to investing in the future of our children and the strength of our community.” Bank Independent partners with local organizations across its seven-county footprint to ensure that donations are distributed to area families in need. This year, donations will be distributed through Sidney's Safe in Lauderdale and Colbert County, Teacher Supply Depot in Lauderdale County, DHR of Franklin County, DHR of Lawrence County, DHR of Limestone County, Committee on Church Cooperation in Morgan County, and Free 2 Teach in Madison County. For more information on the Helping Hands Foundation and how you can donate, please visit [www.bibank.com/help](http://www.bibank.com/help). --- **About Bank Independent** **Since 1947, Bank Independent has taken pride in serving the customers who count on us to be there for them when they need us most. With 33 traditional Sales Offices across North Alabama, an on-campus Deshler Tiger Branch, and the Digital Sales Office, we’re committed to providing the best service, designing the most desired products, and creating an overall excellent experience for each and every customer. As a local community bank, we believe in building relationships that run deep and last. All our team members reside in our local communities and believe in giving back through volunteering. To become part of a bank that makes a positive difference in people’s lives, visit us at bibank.com.** **About 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. The foundation includes community involvement, team member volunteer initiatives, and annual share drives held throughout the year. 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