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Media Advisory: Red River Bank and FHLB Dallas to Award Nearly $800K in Grants to Fuller Center for Housing of NWLA, Volunteers of America North Louisiana, Highland Center and Housing Authority of Shreveport

***9:00 a.m., Monday, December 8, 2025, Volunteers of America North Louisiana Senior Housing Complex (Training Room) 1313 South Pointe Parkway, Shreveport, Louisiana***

SHREVEPORT, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Red River Bank will award $795,982 to Fuller Center for Housing of NWLA, Volunteers of America North Louisiana, Highland Center and Housing Authority of Shreveport during ceremonial check presentations.

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: 9:00 a.m., Monday, December 8

WHERE: 1313 South Pointe Parkway, Shreveport, Louisiana

Attendees:

  • Judy Madison, Red River Bank
  • Katie Provenza, Red River Bank
  • Carolyn Hammond, Volunteers of America
  • Madison Poche, Highland Center
  • Kia Fuller, Housing Authority of the City of Shreveport
  • Lee Jeter, Fuller Center for Housing of NWLA
  • Bruce Hatton, FHLB Dallas

Parking is available on-site at the rear of the complex. Enter the building through the covered driveway doors.

Contacts

Corporate Communications
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
fhlb.com, (214) 441-8445

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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