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Media Advisory: FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank Award $50K in Grants to Two Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Nonprofits

***10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 23, 2025, 10725 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA, 70810***

BATON ROUGE, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Bonvenu Bank will award $25,000 in Heirs’ Property Program grants to the BRidge Agency and EnvisioNBR during a ceremonial check presentation Thursday, January 23. The funds will give the organizations the ability to provide education and awareness about executing wills, deeds and property financial literacy.

The media is encouraged to attend the check presentation, which will include representatives from the banks and the nonprofits. Learn more about the FHLB Dallas Heirs’ Property Program.

WHEN: 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 23, 2025

WHERE:
Bonvenu Bank
10725 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Parking is available onsite and across the street.

ATTENDEES:

  • Bruce Hatton, FHLB Dallas
  • Michael Colston, Bonvenu Bank
  • Ashlé Young, EnvisioNBR
  • Nicole Scott, The BRidge Agency

Contacts

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

Industry:

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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