FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank Provide $9K Grant to Help Louisiana Nonprofit Expand Transitional Housing and Life Skills Support for Women and Children

MINDEN, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--A $9,000 Partnership Grant Program (PGP) award from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and member Bonvenu Bank will help Phillip’s Cottage, a nonprofit providing transitional housing and support for women with children, expand its services. The funds are part of $1.8 million in PGP funds awarded in 2026 by FHLB Dallas and members in its five-state District of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas, and will enhance life skills programming, connect residents to educational and financial resources and strengthen operational capacity to serve more families statewide.

FHLB Dallas made the announcement during a celebratory event commemorating the 30^th anniversary of the PGP.

“We are deeply grateful for this grant from FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank,” said Phillip’s Cottage Executive Director Brandi Cade. “This investment allows us to continue our mission of providing a safe, supportive environment for women and their children as they transition from recovery to independence.”

The PGP provides up to a 5:1 match of member contributions—up to $25,000 per member—to strengthen community-based organizations engaged in affordable housing and economic development. Funds from the annual program are distributed through participating FHLB Dallas members like Bonvenu Bank.

“At Bonvenu Bank, we are committed to supporting organizations that make a real difference in our communities,” said Michael Colston, vice president of community development at Bonvenu Bank. “Phillip’s Cottage provides hope for women and children seeking stability and new beginnings, and we are proud to partner with FHLB Dallas to further their impact.”

The PGP has been a critical funding source for small nonprofits, said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas.

“The PGP showcases the power of strong member partnerships. Bonvenu Bank’s sponsorship through the PGP has helped Phillip’s Cottage enhance its services and broaden its reach, and this grant is a great example of how our members are driving positive change in the communities they serve,” Mr. Hettrick said.

About Bonvenu Bank

Bonvenu Bank is a community bank in Louisiana that offers a variety of banking services for individuals and businesses. Formerly Citizens National Bank, Bonvenu Bank was established in 1985, and has 15 full-service branch locations throughout Louisiana. Committed to offering an elevated banking experience, Bonvenu strives to build a prosperous future for the communities it serves. Bonvenu Bank has been a leading financial partner for businesses and individuals in Northwest Louisiana for 40 years.

About Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is one of 11 district banks in the FHLBank System created by Congress in 1932. FHLB Dallas, with total assets of $107.8 billion as of June 30, 2026, is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and credit products to approximately 780 member institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit fhlb.com.