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Media Advisory: Red River Bank and FHLB Dallas to Award $120K Grant to Lafayette Nonprofit to Help Homeowners Impacted by Natural Disasters

***4:00 p.m., Monday, December 8, 2025, 1911 W. Pinhook Road, Lafayette, Louisiana 70508***

LAFAYETTE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Red River Bank will celebrate a $120,000 Disaster Rebuilding Assistance grant to help homeowners in repairing storm-damaged homes.

The funding will go to Divine Touch Community Development Center.

The event is part of a multicity tour celebrating $12 million in funding delivered to Louisiana communities through a 25-year partnership between Red River Bank and FHLB Dallas. Together, the organizations have supported affordable housing, disaster recovery and economic development initiatives across the state.

The media is encouraged to attend. There will be opportunities for photos and interviews.

WHAT: Check presentation and photo opportunity

WHEN: 4:00 p.m., Monday, December 8

Attendees:

  • Ben Smith, Red River Bank
  • Judy Madison, Red River Bank
  • Eleanor Shaw, Divine Touch Community Development Center
  • Bruce Hatton, FHLB Dallas

Parking is available on-site.

Contacts

Corporate Communications
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
fhlb.com, (214) 441-8445

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Contacts

Corporate Communications
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
fhlb.com, (214) 441-8445

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