Building Family, Building Homes

Independence Bank has made a commitment to our communities to build seven Habitat for Humanity homes in the seven counties we serve over seven years. We have also taken on the goal this year to meet the basic needs in our communities this year especially as so many are experiencing hard times. We are now right in the middle of not only a record-breaking heat wave, but also in the middle of our third Habitat home in Providence. 

This commitment to our communities is not for the recognition that we may receive. It’s not so that we can hang another plaque on our wall. It’s about doing the right thing. It’s about rolling up our sleeves and digging in to build a home for a family in one of our communities.

Over the years, I have come to find that by allowing IB employees to go out and volunteer to construct these homes with other employees they may not work with on a regular basis, they not only build a home, but also a better relationship among our Bank family. This creates a win-win situation in my eyes. Not only do we get to give to a family, but we become a stronger one and that’s what family is all about.

Habitat for Humanity has given Independence Bank a great opportunity to step outside the walls of the Bank and give back to our communities. This is truly the project that I look forward to the most each year. I would like to take a minute to give recognition where it is due as well. Over 115 employees, directors and shareholders have stepped up to contribute their time and skills and even financially to make this happen for the third family in three years.      

Well, we are not quite finished on the home in Webster County, but you can take a peek at the progress so far on our Facebook page.

Something else to remember: Houses are built with tools and sweat… Homes are built with families and love.