Alva Review-Courier -

Bank It: A Habit of Helping Foundation donated $9,893.08 to the Alva Fire Department for Bank It's first quarter CommUNITY Vision. Of that donation, Alva State Bank matched $3,750 of its customers donations, BancCentral matched $995 and Community Bank matched $500.

The Alva Fire Department is working hard to raise funds toward a new combination extrication and spreader tool that will allow them to work more safely and efficiently on a scene. The total cost is approximately $18,000 and the Bank It funds have provided a large portion of that cost.

Each quarter, Bank It chooses a vision, which is an organization selected by the Bank It board members. Donations received during that quarter are presented to the designated vision. Donations can be received at any Alva banking institution, along with Hopeton State Bank. Patrons also have the opportunity to complete an auto draft to make their donation seamless.

A unique feature of Bank It is the way the donations are dispersed. Once donations are accepted, the funds are dispersed into three separate accounts. One account is the Rainy Day fund where 15 percent of the donations are pledged. This fund is set up to aid families in crisis. The Rainy Day Fund will help those families that encounter devastating life changes. The second account is the Growth Fund where 20 percent of funds are allocated. This fund is set up to ensure the future of the organization and its ability to help the community of Alva. The quarterly visions receive 65 percent of all donations received.

Bank It is currently in the second quarter CommUNITY Vision, which means donations go toward Alva Public Library's youth programs June 30, 2024.

For more information on Bank It and how to donate, visit ahabitofhelping.com or like Bank It's Facebook page at nwokbankit.