Helping Hands Foundation

06/10/2026

Early Bird Registration for the Helping Hands Half Marathon is open from now until June 20th! Our new course is now USATF certified! Sign up today to secure your spot in the Half Marathon at the lowest price of $60. Get your running shoes ready and we will see you on October 24th! https://bibk.co/3RRPcru

04/20/2026

Come join the Helping Hands Foundation and Bank Independent, Member FDIC for our Food and Family Share Collection Day on Friday, April 24th! We'll be at Foodland on Hwy 72 in Killen, Foodland on Woodward Ave. in Muscle Shoals, Foodland on Hwy 67 in Priceville, and Star Market on Pratt Ave. in Huntsville from 8:00-5:00. Help us support local families in need by providing essential food and caregiving supplies. See you there!

04/09/2026

It's an exciting time!

Making real impacts in the community- that's the mission for Bank Independent, Member FDIC, and UNA's Tiny Cubs this spring!
Find out how you can be a part of the Food & Family Share Drive happening this month!

https://tinyurl.com/az5mp87s

04/06/2026

Bank Independent, Member FDIC's Food & Family Share starts today, April 6th, and runs through April 24th! Help local families by donating non-perishable food & baby diapers at any Bank Independent location or online via PayPal & Venmo at https://bibk.co/4vfhxqS. Your support makes a positive difference in the lives of those in need!

04/01/2026

🎉 Registration is officially OPEN for our Annual Half Marathon/5K! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️
We’re excited to welcome runners, walkers, and supporters back for another unforgettable year — and we have big news! This year’s event will take place at a brand‑new location, offering an even better race‑day experience.
📍 New Location: 530 Reservation Road, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
📅 Race Day: October 24, 2026
📝 Sign Up Now: https://bibk.co/4bZ6hG3
Whether you're aiming for a personal best or just enjoying the community spirit, we can’t wait to see you at the starting line. Lace up, register today, and help us make this year the best one yet!

12/29/2025

Running in the Helping Hands Half Marathon and 5k is no joke!

We are so proud of all the runners who finished this year's race and can't wait to see what you look like as you cross the finish line next year! 😂

12/18/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that our 15th Toy Share Drive collected 2,924 toys and $2,763.99 in donations this holiday season!
Through the incredible generosity of our communities, these contributions have been distributed to local children in need just in time for the holidays.
Toy Share is the final event in our annual Share drives, hosted by Bank Independent as part of the Helping Hands Foundation. It is a time when we come together to make a difference for those who need it most.

12/02/2025

Today is a day built on generosity, compassion, and community — the very heart of the Helping Hands Foundation.
When you give, you’re not just making a donation. You’re providing hope. You’re supporting families in need, investing in brighter futures, and standing with neighbors who rely on the kindness of others to get through difficult moments.
Join us this Giving Tuesday by giving, sharing, or spreading the word. Together, we can make a positive difference across our communities. Donate at https://bibk.co/4pfFJWI

11/03/2025

Share the Joy This Holiday Season! Drop off new, unwrapped toys at any Bank Independent, Member FDIC Sales Office from November 3rd through November 28th, or donate through PayPal to bring smiles to children in need. Your donations will stay within your community through our charitable partners. Let’s make the holidays brighter—one toy at a time!

10/24/2025

We are ready! Packet pickup, Friday, Oct. 24 from 4–7 PM at the Shoals Chamber (20 Hightower Pl, Florence).
Pick up early and you’ll be entered to win a gift card!