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Media Advisory: FHLB Dallas and Stellar Bank Award $85K in Grants to Three Houston-Based Community Organizations

***2:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2024, 9 Greenway Plaza, Houston, Texas 77046***

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Stellar Bank will award $85,000 in grants to three Houston-based nonprofits: the Community Development Corporation of Freedmens Town ($30,000), Houston Real Estate Association CDC (HREACDC) ($30,000) and Credit Coalition ($25,000).

Under the Partnership Grant Program, FHLB Dallas member institutions contribute $500 to $5,000 to a nonprofit, which FHLB Dallas matches at a 5:1 ratio to provide up to $25,000 to the organization per member. The awards help promote and strengthen relationships between community-based nonprofits and FHLB Dallas members. This year, more than $1.2 million in funding was awarded to 47 community-based organizations via 41 member institutions.

The media is encouraged to attend the event. Please RSVP to events@fhb.com.

Learn more about the FHLB Dallas Partnership Grant Program.

WHEN: 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, December 3, 2024

WHERE:
Stellar Bank
9 Greenway Plaza
Houston, TX 77046

Parking is available at the 9 Greenway building. If you park in Life Time Garage, Stellar Bank will validate parking.

ATTENDEES:

  • Marcus Vasquez, Stellar Bank
  • Mark Loya, FHLB Dallas
  • Gladys House, Freedmens Town CDC
  • Kimberley Barnes Henson, HREACDC
  • Sherrie Young, Credit Coalition

 

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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