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Media Advisory: Red River Bank and FHLB Dallas to Award $1.2M Affordable Housing Program Grant to Gulf Coast Housing Partnership for Senior Housing Development

***10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2025, Red River Bank, 5063 Essen Lane, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 70809***

BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Red River Bank will celebrate the awarding of a $1.2 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant to Gulf Coast Housing Partnership (GCHP) for the development of Lotus Village at the Lake, an affordable housing community for older adults.

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: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 9

WHERE:

Attendees:

  • Jannease Seastrunk, Red River Bank
  • David Thompson, Red River Bank
  • Jenga Mwendo, Gulf Coast Housing Partnership
  • Trina Sanders, Director of Housing, East Baton Rouge Council on Aging
  • Steven Matkovich, FHLB Dallas

Parking is available behind Red River Bank.

Contacts

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

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Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

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Contacts

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

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