Eight Louisiana Families Receive Storm-Resistant Roofs Thanks to a $129K Grant from FHLB Dallas and Bonvenu Bank

FORTIFIED-Designated Roof Strengthens and Protects Homes from Storm Damage

SHREVEPORT, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Eight families in Shreveport and Bossier City, Louisiana, received new FORTIFIED‑designated roofs to protect their homes from severe weather. A $129,442 FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) provided through its member Bonvenu Bank, funded the improvements.

The projects were made possible through collaboration with The Fuller Center for Housing of Northwest Louisiana Inc. (The Fuller Center) and Community Renewal International to reinforce housing resiliency for families experiencing severe roof deterioration.

For homeowners like Shreveport resident Phyliss Davis, the improvements have been life‑changing. “Receiving a FORTIFIED-designated roof has been a tremendous blessing for me,” Ms. Davis said. “I live alone, and my old roof was overdue for replacement, but I simply couldn’t afford it. Now, I feel much safer and more secure in my home.”

The FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund allocated $10 million this year for homeowners to receive grants up to $17,000 for roof replacements. As of July 1, 2026, all funds were exhausted. All grants were awarded through FHLB Dallas financial institution members.

“At Bonvenu Bank, we believe that strengthening homes strengthens communities,” said Michael Colston, vice president of community development at Bonvenu Bank. “Working alongside The Fuller Center, Community Renewal International and FHLB Dallas allows us to deliver meaningful assistance to families who need safer, more reliable housing.”

The FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund was established because of a need in FHLB Dallas’ five-state District.

“The FORTIFIED Fund is helping families across our District protect what matters most, and we are grateful to partner with Bonvenu Bank in this effort,” said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas. “Their dedication ensures that more households in Louisiana can benefit from resilient roofing designed to withstand future storms.”

The FORTIFIED designation was developed by the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety (IBHS) and is a voluntary program to strengthen homes against severe weather. Visit the FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund to learn more about eligibility requirements and application information.

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 the 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 other credit products to approximately 780 members and associated institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit fhlb.com.