FreedomBank Donates $2,500 to Elkader Childcare to Empower Learning

Pictured are FreedomBank 100% employee-owners from the bank's Elkader location along with Amanda Schneider, board president of Elkader Childcare & Learning Center. Front: Amanda Schneider, Julie Dahling, Sandra Walter, Rachel Franks, Chelsie Sperfslage. Back: Caty Phillips, Krista Fischer, Kathy Mueller, Michael Higgins, Brandy Beatty.

Communities, businesses, and families all benefit from having access to quality childcare. This service has a positive ripple effect throughout the entire region. In May, FreedomBank demonstrated its commitment to our community by donating $2,500 to the Elkader Childcare & Learning Center. This significant donation will enable the providers at Elkader Childcare to receive training and certifications, enhancing the services provided to our local children. Importantly, this training will also open up new career opportunities for these dedicated professionals, empowering them to earn degrees, certificates, and accreditations, thus contributing to the future success our community.