Banking Industry Awards Funds to Care Camps Foundation – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
BILLINGS, Mont. – The Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) of Des Moines 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 VP 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 at 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.
About Federal Home Loan Bank
Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines is one of 11 regional banks that make up the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLBank) System. Established by Congress in 1932 to support mortgage lending, the FHLBanks are a stable source of funding for more than 6,600 federally insured depository institutions of all sizes and types, including banks, credit unions, insurance companies, thrifts, and community development financial institutions.
About Independence Bank
Independence Bank proudly serves northcentral and northeastern Montana. Specializing in Ag, Commercial and KOA Campground lending, Independence Bank offers a full range of services tailored to the needs of families and businesses in our communities.
About Care Camps Foundation
Care Camps Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to funding medically supervised pediatric oncology camps across the United States and Canada. They aspire to bring the healing power of community and the outdoors to children living with cancer and their families by partnering with the outdoor industry, other businesses, foundations, and individuals to fund the camps. Care Camps Foundation supports camps that are members of the Children’s Oncology Camping Association (COCA), which oversees their quality assurance and professional development. For more information, visit www.carecamps.org.
