The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines, Iowa, selected Care Camps Foundation as the recipient of a Member Impact Fund grant in the amount of $7,500.
The grant was submitted on behalf of Care Camps Foundation by long-standing partner Independence Bank, who donated an additional $2,500.
The $10,000 combined donation will support Care Camps Foundation’s mission to give joy, hope and the healing power of the outdoors to children with cancer and their families at medically supervised pediatric oncology camps.
“The impact that the Care Camps Foundation has on our youth and the community at large is extremely significant,” said Deborah Callahan, senior vice president of Lending at Independence Bank. “We are honored to submit the grant application on their behalf and are thrilled they were selected.”
Independence Bank also supports the charity through its popular Spirit Debit Card Program, donating each time cardholders complete a transaction. In addition, the Montana-based banking team sponsors and participates in annual Kampgrounds of America (KOA) fundraising events to benefit Care Camps Foundation, including the Fore the Kids Golf Tournament and the annual KOA Convention.
Gwynn Sullivan, executive director of Care Camps Foundation, calls Independence Bank a champion of camps for children with cancer.
“The Independence Bank Team amplifies our mission through collaboration, advocacy and contributions. They truly went the extra mile to secure this grant that will enable camps to strengthen their programs to serve more children with cancer and their families.”
In 2024, Care Camps Foundation awarded 117 pediatric oncology camps with grant funds to continue serving children living with cancer. Specific programs t each camp location provide increased support, community and healing for these families. The opportunity to attend camp comes at no cost to the family and provides a continuum of care and a network of support for families navigating pediatric cancer.
