Tanager Place is pleased to announce it has received a nearly $1.8 million legacy gift from Jared and Carol Hills to expand Camp Tanager. The donation is the largest single transaction gift Tanager Place has received in its 140-year history.
“Camp Tanager has served the children of eastern Iowa since 1926. Because of this incredible gift, we will continue to serve Iowa’s children for years to come,” said Okpara Rice, CEO of Tanager Place.
“I cannot say enough about the goodness and generosity of Jared and Carol Hills. This is an amazing gift – a legacy for our organization, the children and families we serve, and the broader community. It provides a clear path through the first phase of our camp expansion project and, most important, it ensures more children can access a positive and potentially life-changing camp experience.”
Originally launched under the name Camp Good Health, Camp Tanager is located four miles east of Cedar Rapids and serves more than 1,000 children in summer programs and more than 2,000 in year-round offerings. In addition to providing traditional day and overnight experiences – many scholarship-based and free-of-charge – Camp Tanager hosts specialized medical camp programs, such as longstanding hemophilia and diabetes camps.
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https://www.tanagerplace.org/tanager-place-receives-largest-ever-charitable-gift/