MidFirst Bank Donates $25,000 to Infant Crisis Services for Annual Boots & Ball Gowns Event

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OKLAHOMA CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb 27, 2026--

MidFirst Bank presented a $25,000 check to Infant Crisis Services in support of their annual Boots & Ball Gowns fundraising event. The contribution underscores MidFirst Bank’s continued commitment to strengthening the communities it serves and supporting organizations that provide essential care to Oklahoma’s most vulnerable families.

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Check presentation with (from left to right) Miki Farris (Executive Director of Infant Crisis Services), Carrie Yowell (Director of Charitable Giving, MidFirst Bank) and Todd Dobson (CEO of MidFirst Bank)

Boots & Ball Gowns is Infant Crisis Services’ largest annual fundraiser, raising critical funds to support its mission that no baby goes hungry. Proceeds from the event help feed and diaper babies and toddlers in 31 counties in Oklahoma.

“Supporting children and families during their most critical moments aligns closely with MidFirst Bank’s values to play an active, positive role in the communities where we operate,” said Todd Dobson, CEO of MidFirst Bank. “Infant Crisis Services plays a vital role in our Oklahoma community, and we are honored to support Boots & Ball Gowns and the meaningful impact this organization delivers every day.”

Supporting Oklahoma’s Children

Infant Crisis Services provides life-sustaining essentials to all children younger than four during times of crisis, serving as a lifeline for 25,000 babies annually. MidFirst Bank’s donation will help expand access to these essential services and ensure families continue to receive timely support when they need it most.

“Infant Crisis Services has flourished due to support from MidFirst Bank,” said Miki Farris, Infant Crisis Services co-founder and executive director. “MidFirst Bank volunteers have made a positive impact on the well-being of more than two thousand babies and toddlers in the past two years. MidFirst has sponsored many of our events, which helps to build awareness of our services and raise funds to feed and diaper as many little ones as we can. Their generosity has truly been a blessing.”

Community Commitment

MidFirst Bank has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to the greater Oklahoma City community through philanthropy, volunteerism and partnerships with nonprofit organizations focused on education and family support, health and research, arts and culture, environmental stewardship, economic development and civic leadership. MidFirst Bank has partnered with Infant Crisis Services for more than 18 years through sponsorships and employee volunteer events. Since 2024, MidFirst’s employees have volunteered over 240 hours, helping to keep nearly 2,700 babies and toddlers diapered and fed for a week. Supporting organizations like Infant Crisis Services further their mission of giving back to the communities it serves.

About MidFirst Bank:

With over $41.4 billion in assets, Oklahoma City-based MidFirst Bank is the largest privately owned bank in the nation and provides commercial lending, wealth management, private banking and mortgage servicing nationally. MidFirst Bank has locations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Nevada, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah. MidFirst Bank serves California through 1st Century Bank, a division of MidFirst Bank. For more information on MidFirst Bank and its charitable works, visit midfirst.com.

About Infant Crisis Services

Infant Crisis Services, a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization, provides life-sustaining food, formula, and diapers to babies and toddlers in times of crisis because no baby should go hungry. Founded in 1984, Infant Crisis Services is the only formula and diaper bank of its kind in the metro-area, serving more than 25,000 babies and toddlers in Oklahoma each year. Its unique BabyMobile ® program expands the mission into 31 counties across the state. In the organization’s 41 years of service, over 410,000 little ones have received essential items for their development, with the help of the community.

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CONTACT: Derek Caswell

MidFirst Bank

405.767.7475

[email protected]

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