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Media Advisory: FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Bank Award $105K in Grants to Louisiana Nonprofits

***10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 701 Poydras, New Orleans, LA 70139***

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Hancock Whitney Bank will award $75,000 in Heirs’ Property Program grants to Desire Community Housing Corporation, Divine Touch Community Development Center and Louisiana Appleseed. The Heirs’ Property Program funds will be used in part to help educate homebuyers regarding heirs’ issues and legal services.

A $30,000 Partnership Grant Program (PGP) grant to Coastal Communities Consulting (CCC) will be used for organizational capacity building, such as staff to provide technical assistance and administration expenses.

The funds will be presented during a ceremonial check presentation on Tuesday, February 4.

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

WHEN:
10:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 4, 2025

WHERE:
Hancock Whitney Bank
701 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70139

Parking is available in the garage.

ATTENDEES:

  • LaCarsha Babers, Hancock Whitney Bank
  • Elizabeth Hefler, Hancock Whitney Bank
  • Greg Fahey, Hancock Whitney Bank
  • Ashley Harrison, Hancock Whitney Bank
  • Tish Allen, Hancock Whitney Bank
  • Toya Mathis, Hancock Whitney Bank
  • Amanda Moulliet, Hancock Whitney Bank
  • Robert Hopkins, Hancock Whitney Bank
  • Deatro Carey, Hancock Whitney Bank
  • Adrienne Wheeler, Louisiana Appleseed
  • Eleanor Shaw, Divine Touch CDC
  • Deborah Davenport, Desire Community Housing Corporation
  • Sandy Ha Nguyen, Coastal Communities Consulting
  • Bruce Hatton, FHLB Dallas

 

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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