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Media Advisory: Red River Bank and FHLB Dallas to Award $952K FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund Rental Program Grant to Alexandria Housing Authority

***1:00 p.m., Monday, December 8, 2025, Royal Ridge Community Room, 2225 East Sycamore, Alexandria, Louisiana 71303***

ALEXANDRIA, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Red River Bank will celebrate the awarding of $952,050 to Alexandria Housing Authority from the FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund Rental Program during a ceremonial check presentation at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 8.

The event is part of a multicity tour celebrating $12 million in funding delivered to Louisiana communities through a 25-year partnership between Red River Bank and FHLB Dallas. Together, the organizations have supported affordable housing, disaster recovery and economic development initiatives across the state.

The media is encouraged to attend. There will be opportunities for photos and interviews.

WHAT: Check presentation and photo opportunity

WHEN: 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 8

Attendees:

  • Jannease Seastrunk, Red River Bank
  • Blake Chatelain, Red River Bank
  • Stephan Fontenot, Alexandria Housing Authority
  • Bruce Hatton, FHLB Dallas

Parking is available on-site.

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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