Media Advisory: Army Veteran from Killeen, Texas, to Be Honored with $22K Grant for Home Repairs

***2:00 p.m. CT., Tuesday, November 4, 1412 Violet Avenue, Killeen, TX 76543***

KILLEEN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and First National Bank Texas (FNBT) will present a ceremonial check to Army veteran Derek Gonzalez in recognition of a $22,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant that funded critical home repairs, including a new roof and siding. The check presentation will take place at Mr. Gonzalez’s home in Killeen, Texas.

HAVEN provides grants for home modifications, housing construction and homebuyer down payment assistance to help veterans, reservists and service members who have a service-related disability. It can also be used by Gold Star Families. This year, FHLB Dallas allocated $1 million for HAVEN grants and increased the maximum individual grant to $25,000.

The media is encouraged to attend. Learn more about the HAVEN program at FHLB Dallas.

WHAT:	Ceremonial Check Presentation
WHEN:	2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2025
WHO:	Derek Gonzalez, HAVEN grant recipient
	Anthony Gerakos, First National Bank Texas
	April Niswonger, First National Bank Texas
	Deana Stafford, First National Bank Texas
	René Singleton, FHLB Dallas
WHERE:	1412 Violet Avenue
	Killeen, TX 76543
	Parking is available on the street.