Exchange Bank recently donated $6,500 to the Stillwater Public Schools Mobile Book Bus from proceeds collected from the bank’s Stillwater Pioneer Debit Card Program for 2025.
Stillwater Schools granted Exchange Bank the right to use the school mascot, name, and artwork in the design of a Stillwater Pioneer Debit Card. In return, the bank agreed to pay the school a percentage of the proceeds from qualifying transactions of the net interchange fees earned from the Stillwater Pioneer Debit Card Program. To date, the bank has donated a total of $51,500.00 to Stillwater Public Schools.
Each summer, the Stillwater Public Schools Book Bus travels around town, stopping at key locations to allow children of all ages convenient access to books. “This generous investment from Exchange Bank in our students goes far beyond books—it opens doors to imagination, learning, and opportunity all summer long,” said Emily Lewis, Executive Director of the Stillwater Public Education Foundation. “The Mobile Book Bus ensures that children across our community, from infancy through high school, have free access to books when school is out, helping prevent summer learning loss and fostering a lifelong love of reading. We are incredibly grateful for this support and proud to help bring literacy directly to neighborhoods throughout Stillwater.”
“One of the goals of Exchange Bank’s mission is to consistently give back to the communities we serve,” said Andrea Bendele, Stillwater Market President of Exchange Bank. “The Pioneer Debit Card gives our customers a direct way to support Stillwater Public Schools, with contributions helping sustain important learning resources like the Book Bus. These efforts are making a meaningful, positive impact on students’ education, and we look forward to continuing to grow this program and expanding its impact in the years ahead.”
Bank officials anticipate that the program will continue to grow exponentially in the years to come. Those interested in a Stillwater Pioneers Debit Card may contact a customer service representative at Exchange Bank.
**Pictured from left to right** Will Andrews – VP, Brian Vowell – VP, Andrea Bendele – President, all of Exchange Bank, Emily Harris, Book Bus Program Director, and Tanner Burton – VP, Exchange Bank.
