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Media Advisory: FHLB Dallas and Red River Bank Award $100K Grant to Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

***9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2025, Red River Bank, 1911 Pinhook Road, Lafayette, LA, 70508***

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Red River Bank will present a ceremonial check for $100,000 Heirs’ Property Program grant to Acadiana Legal Service Corporation (ALSC). The funds will enable ALSC to increase its collaboration with other stakeholders and its legal services in assisting low-income families to resolve tangled heirs’ property title issues across ALSC’s 42-parish service area.

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

WHEN: 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2025

WHERE:
Red River Bank
1911 Pinhook Road
Lafayette, LA 70508

Parking is available at the bank.

ATTENDEES:

  • Jannease Seastrunk, Red River Bank
  • Ben Smith, Red River Bank
  • Sachida R. Raman, Acadiana Legal Service Corporation
  • Bruce Hatton, FHLB Dallas

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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