DAVIS, Okla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--MidFirst Bank today announced it is donating $100,000 to the Oklahoma City YMCA’s Camp Classen to support the camp’s recently launched capital campaign.
Founded in 1941 in order to empower children in the community and help them gain a sense of pride in their achievements, the camp is in need of modernizing upgrades and expansion of its existing facilities. These funds will be used to build a new health center and improve YMCA Camp Classen’s dining hall, waterfront, trails, cabins, security and more to comfortably house and care for as many as 350 campers each week during the summer. Through this donation, YMCA Camp Classen will be better able to welcome more campers, school groups and retreats.
"MidFirst Bank has a long-standing relationship with the YMCA Camp Classen and, in fact, many of our employees have sent their children to the camp for years," said DJ Morgan, Chief Commercial Banking Officer of MidFirst Bank. "We are proud of our partnership with such a great institution that provides invaluable growth, adventure and learning to so many in our community. We hope this donation will enable Camp Classen to continue to advance its mission of transforming the communities and lives of campers and their families.”
“We are deeply grateful to MidFirst Bank for their incredible contribution to YMCA Camp Classen,” said Kelly Kay, president and CEO of YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City. “This generous gift will directly support essential improvements, ensuring future generations of campers have even more opportunities to develop skills that strengthen spirit, mind and body. MidFirst’s commitment to bolstering our mission is truly invaluable, and we look forward to seeing their gift make an impact in the years to come.”
MidFirst Bank has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the greater community for nearly 40 years through philanthropy, volunteerism and many corporate partnerships and sponsorships. From healthcare to education to a wide range of civic-oriented and charitable organizations, the bank supports people and companies in the markets it serves. For more information on MidFirst Bank and its charitable works, visit midfirst.com.
About the YMCA
The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading non-profit organizations strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities across the country, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver lasting personal and social change. The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City engages more than 250,000 men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the community’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors across central and western Oklahoma. YMCA of the USA website: ymca.org, YMCA OKC website: ymcaokc.org
About MidFirst Bank
With $39.0 billion in assets, Oklahoma City-based MidFirst Bank is the largest privately owned bank in the nation and provides personal banking, commercial lending, wealth management, private banking and mortgage servicing nationally. MidFirst Bank has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. MidFirst Bank serves California through 1st Century Bank, a division of MidFirst Bank. MidFirst website: midfirst.com, 1st Century Bank website: 1cbank.com
