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Media Advisory: Red River Bank and FHLB Dallas to Award $523K in Grants to Fortified Solutions, Habitat for Humanity of St. Tammany West, Rebuilding Together New Orleans and United Way of Southeast Louisiana

***1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 9, 2025, United Way of SELA, Prosperity Center, 2401 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119***

NEW ORLEANS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Red River Bank will celebrate the awarding of $522,968 in grants to four organizations during a celebratory check presentation on Tuesday:

  • Fortified Solutions
  • Habitat for Humanity of St. Tammany West
  • Rebuilding Together New Orleans
  • United Way of Southeast Louisiana

The grants will assist multiple homeowners in repairing storm-damaged homes and include grants for installing roofs that can withstand future severe weather.

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., Tuesday, December 9

WHERE: United Way of SELA, Prosperity Center, 2401 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70119

Attendees:

  • Meghan Donelon, Red River Bank
  • Doug Ferrer, Red River Bank
  • Chiquita Lattimore, UW SELA
  • William Stoudt, Rebuilding Together New Orleans
  • Stacy Wahl, Habitat for Humanity of St. Tammany West
  • Julie Otillio, Fortified Solutions
  • Steven Matkovich, FHLB Dallas

Parking is available in the rear of the Prosperity Center.

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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