Media Advisory: FHLB Dallas and Hancock Whitney Bank to Award $15K Grant to Louisiana Homeowner as Part of More Than $500K in Recovery Grants on the Gulf Coast

***1:00 p.m. CT, Monday, December 1, 3650 Havana Street, New Orleans, LA 70122***

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Hancock Whitney Bank will award $15,000 to New Orleans, Louisiana, homeowner Ivan Watkins, during a ceremonial check presentation on Monday, December 1, 2025. The funds are part of more than 500,000 in Disaster Rebuilding Assistance (DRA) grants awarded to nearly 40 Gulf Coast homeowners to rebuild in the wake of disasters.

Mr. Watkins will use the funds to install a resilient roof that will help protect his home against severe weather. Following the check presentation, a photo opportunity and remarks will take place at the Rebuilding Together New Orleans’ Resiliency Center at 1:30 p.m. CT at 2831 St. Claude Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70117. Rebuilding Together New Orleans connected 12 Louisiana homeowners with grand funding, including Mr. Watkins.

The media is encouraged to attend. Interview and photo opportunities will be available.

Learn more about FHLB Dallas’ Disaster Rebuilding Assistance.

WHAT:	Ceremonial check presentation and photo opportunity
WHEN:	1:00 p.m., Monday, December 1, 2025
WHO:	Ivan Watkins, DRA grant recipient
	LaCarsha Babers, Hancock Whitney Bank
	Greg Fahey, Hancock Whitney Bank
	Ashley Harrison, Hancock Whitney Bank
	Liz Hefler, Hancock Whitney Bank
	William Stoudt, Rebuilding Together New Orleans
	Olivia Parker, Rebuilding Together New Orleans
	Mark Loya, FHLB Dallas
WHERE:	First Location (Check Presentation):
	3650 Havana Street
	New Orleans, LA 70122
	Parking is available along the street
	Second Location (Remarks & Photos):
	Rebuilding Together New Orleans Resiliency Center
	2831 St. Claude Avenue
	New Orleans, LA 70117
	On-site parking available