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Media Advisory: FHLB Dallas and Catalyst Bank Celebrate the Opening of Refinery Mission Transitional Housing Facility

***10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 15, Refinery Mission Transitional Housing Facility, 704 W. South Street, Opelousas, LA 70570***

OPELOUSAS, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Catalyst Bank will be joined by local dignitaries in Opelousas Friday as they celebrate the opening of the Refinery Mission Transitional Housing Facility, funded in part by a $750,000 subsidy from the Affordable Housing Program (AHP). The $750,000 helped with the construction of the 10,000-square-foot building with 54 available beds. The housing is designed for men in recovery and who have other struggles, such as mental and physical disabilities and illnesses.

The media is encouraged to attend the event.

WHAT: Grand Opening of Refinery Mission Transitional Housing Facility

WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 15, 2023

WHO:

  • Julius Alsandora, Mayor of Opelousas
  • Jessie Bellard, Parish President
  • Joe Zanco, Catalyst Bank
  • Johnny Carriere, Refinery Mission
  • Steven Barnes, Refinery Mission
  • Terry Morris, Refinery Mission
  • Steve Matkovich, FHLB Dallas
  • City Council and Parish Council members
  • The Stuller Family Foundation representative

WHERE: The Refinery Mission Transitional Housing Facility, 704 W. South Street, Opelousas, LA 70570

Please RSVP to events@fhlb.com.

Contacts

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

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FHLB Dallas

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Contacts

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

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