TS Bank donates $10,000 to MICAH House for child development center
March 31, 2025
Council Bluffs, Iowa, March 31, 2025 - TS Bank is honored to announce a donation of $10,000 as part of a multi-year capital campaign to support MICAH House for the Florence M. Lakin Child Development Center. This center aims to provide safe, affordable and care-centric childcare, which will be a transformative resource for families in the local community.
The Florence M. Lakin Child Development Center addresses gaps in children's developmental delays while offering parents the opportunity to work towards financial stability, wellness and interdependence. In Pottawattamie County, there is only one available daycare slot for every 7-10 children, highlighting the critical need for this program.
The new 12,000-square-foot center which opened in July 2024 on the east side of the current MICAH House property serves up to 70 children, ages six weeks to six years, in a trauma-sensitive and service-rich environment. Two-thirds of the center's spaces are reserved for MICAH House families, with the remaining spaces open to families in the surrounding community. Enrollment information can be found at lakinchildcare.org.
The center features six classrooms, a sensory room, indoor gymnasium, outdoor play area as well as a garden. All meals served at the center also meet the requirements for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
"Thanks to the generous support of TS Bank, we have created a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive. This investment will not only make a difference today, but its impact will be felt for years to come," said Ashley Flater, MICAH House Executive Director.
Homelessness is a complex issue with many contributing factors. The on-site childcare facility and trauma-informed program, complete with tailored services and therapies for each child, serve as a model to support parents in creating a sustainable future for their families. Additionally, families and single women who enter MICAH House are provided an array of services including nutritious meals, counseling resources and an on-site health clinic.
"We are honored to support Micah House in its mission and the launch of the new Child Development Center, which is providing families with essential childcare services. This initiative empowers parents to take meaningful steps toward a brighter future for themselves and the next generation," said Austin Diehm, TS Banking Group SVP of Consumer Banking.
To continue supporting this incredible cause, community members are encouraged to join the 28th Annual Champagne & Diamonds event on Saturday, May 3, 2025. This year's event features a fun new theme: Roaring 20's! Enjoy a cocktail hour, dinner, silent and live auctions as well as the highly anticipated diamond raffle.
Learn more about MICAH House or purchase tickets for this exciting fundraising event at micahhouse.org/diamonds.
Photo caption: (L to R): TS Bank employees, Riley Lemke, Kelsey Stupfell, Austin Diehm pictured with MICAH House employees, Jess McGee, Ashley Flater and Maren Larsen.
About TS Bank: TS Bank’s mission is to Ignite Prosperity® in the communities it serves. Leading the resurgence of community banking, TS Bank reinvests 10 percent of their net income locally; hosting educational events and partners with local organizations and non-profits. TS Bank was chartered in 1923 and has $445 million in assets, along with the largest Iowa state-chartered C-Corp trust department west of Des Moines at nearly $215 million in assets named TS Prosperity Group. Locations include Treynor, Macedonia, Atlantic, Corning, Council Bluffs and Ames, Iowa. For more information visit tsbank.com.