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Community

We aren't the biggest bank on the block, and you won't find one of our branches in Tokyo... or even Charlotte. But there's a lot to be said for choosing a bank that's locally owned and managed. Because we are your neighbor and your friend, we're able to respond to community needs every day, year in and year out. Sometimes it means assisting a struggling family during the holidays. Sometimes it involves a cherished tradition like the Lawrence Harris Scholarship. It's no surprise to find your Friend banker volunteering beside you for a local charity. And when you bank at Friend, you know your bank is a place where you can always find a sympathetic ear or helping hand.

CDFI

As a CDFI (Community Development Financial Institution), we are hyper-focused on local; local challenges and local solutions. Not only are we hyper-focused on local, we are focused on building strong communities and broad prosperity. CDFIs provide a unique and wide range of financial services that create opportunity and build wealth. There are only 11 CDFIs in the state of Alabama, and only 141 in the US.

Friend Helping Friends

Our Friend Helping Friends Program is our long-term commitment to local giving, scholarship, and volunteerism.

Team Friend

Every Friend full time employee receives 40 hours of paid time to volunteer in our community. When friends help friends, everyone benefits.

Giving

Friend invests in our community in many ways, including our annual Friend Giving Trees, Community Shred Days, and annual participation in United Way. In addition, Friend helps to fund organizations in the following areas: youth, the elderly, education, the arts, and community development.

Marjorie Harris Endowment

In 2019, Friend Bank announced a $50,000 gift to the Slocomb Alumni Association in memory of Marjorie Hughes Harris. The Endowment is used exclusively to support ongoing projects that benefit teachers and students.

Paul Kennedy Farm Family Award

The Geneva County Outstanding Farm Family award is presented annually in memory of Mr. Paul Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy spent his entire career in farming and agricultural businesses. He was a passionate advocate for the farming community which was the driving reason he helped establish City Bank of Hartford.

2022 Aplin Farms
2021 McGriff Farms
2019 Watkins Family Farms
2018 Scott Farms
2017 Crutchfield Farms

Lawrence Harris Endowed Scholarship

The Lawrence Harris Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in December, 1992, to promote the education of deserving undergraduate students who enroll full-time at the University of Alabama. The scholarship is awarded only to graduates of Slocomb High School and is open to entering freshmen, transfer students, and continuing full-time undergraduates at the University of Alabama. A total of more than $148,000 has been awarded since the Fund was established.

YEAR	RECIPIENTS
2022	Macy Birge Emma Martin Edwin Olea Sophia Strickland Joshua Todd Faustino Vazquez Ryan Vazquez
2021	Emma Martin Nicholas Goulet Macy Birge Edwin Olea
2020	John Williams Chase Reeder Macy Birge Isaiah Newell Edwin Olea Jackson Helms
2019	Emma Flournoy Mackenzie Hurst Macy Birge Carrie Tew James Tew
2018	Adam Newton Carrie Tew Gabrielle Santora James Tew John Williams
2017	John Williams Coleman Baxley
2016	Collin Craig James Tew Cameron Gray
2015	Shelby Carroll Noah Justice Kayley Woodham Madison Quattlebaum
2014	Anna Newton Zach Justice Shelby Carroll Wesley Bass Noah Justice Ryan Williams
2013	Anna Waters Anna Newton Zach Justice
2012	Anna Waters Anna Newton Devan Brannon Chase Boyett
2011	Anna Newton Anna Waters Hillary Watson
2010	Anna Waters Hillary Watson
2009	Hillary Watson
2008	Jenna Register Hillary Watson Trey Harris
2007	Ashlee Spivey Jenna Register Trey Harris
2006	Ashlee Spivey Jenna Register Trey Harris
2005	Ashlee Spivey Jenna Register Trey Harris
2004	Ashlee Spivey Alycia Austin Wendy Williford Trey Harris Jenna Register
2003	Johna Kay Register Lee Andrew Jones Charles E. Gardner Lindsey B. Andrews Randall Marc Price
2002	Johna Kay Register Lee Andrew Jones Charles Edward Gardner Lindsey Blair Andrews Randall Marc Price
2001	Justin Hovey Johna Kay Register
2000	Justin Hovey Johna Kay Register
1999	Jennifer Snell Justin Hovey
1998	Jennifer Snell Justin Hovey
1997	Jennifer Snell
1996	Jennifer Snell
1995	Julia Leach
1994	Mike Bailey
1993	Ashley Avery Mike Bailey

Friend Family Scholarship

Awarded annually, this scholarship recognizes the scholastic achievement of our employee’s college age children.

YEAR	RECIPIENTS
2022	Emily Pologruto Molly Vann Tucker Jackson
2021	Shelby Hargrave Molly Vann Aubrey Bond Jasmine Shiver
2020	Kendall Grimes Shelby Hargrave Blaise VanHoose Mallory Vann
2019	Kendall Grimes Shelby Hargrave Jamesen Pylant Blaise VanHoose
2018	Kendall Grimes Blaise VanHoose Jamesen Pylant
2017	Kendall Grimes Shelby Hargrave Blaise VanHoose Mallory Vann
2016	James Johnson
2015	Reid Brooks Lawrence Johnson
2014	Reid Brooks Carolyn Grimes James Johnson Lawrence Johnson
2013	Reid Brooks Carolyn Grimes J.H. Johnson Lawrence Johnson
2012	Reid Brooks Lawrence Johnson
2011	Rachel Brooks
2010	Rachel Brooks and J.H. Johnson
2009	Ryan Brooks
2008	Ryan Brooks, Gabe Mitchell, and Rachel Brooks
2007	Brett Singletary

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