The CASI Community Grants program is focused on education, social services and issues involving women and children with an emphasis on underrepresented populations. 

Texoma Community Center utilizes CASI Community Grant funding to expand access to behavioral health services
Whether it’s emotional or behavioral, mental health challenges impact more than just the person diagnosed. Family members, loved ones, school and community supporters, the challenges are always there.

That’s why Sherman, Texas’ Texoma Community Center created Camp Wonder. The three-day event provides a supportive environment for children with those behavioral health challenges. Offered over multiple weeks and divided by age group, kids in attendance take part in age-appropriate games and activities. Camp begins with teambuilding and interpersonal skills lessons, with following days focused on actions like creating coping/fidget toys and community outings like visits to the zoo or pool.

Students who attend build meaningful relationships and lasting bonds with friends and educators, with many attendees returning summer after summer to continue the fun. Around 125 children aged 3 to 17 take part every year.

Ensuring that cost is never a barrier, Camp Wonder is offered at no cost to families, with expenses covered through donations and financial support like from the CASI Community Grants program. The funding covers staffing, transportation, room and board, outings and other expenses.

Click here to learn more about the Texoma Community Center