Media Advisory: Army Veteran from Killeen, Texas, to Be Honored with $22K Grant for Home Repairs
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2:28 PM on Monday, November 3
The Associated Press
KILLEEN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 3, 2025--
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and First National Bank Texas (FNBT) will present a ceremonial check to Army veteran Derek Gonzalez in recognition of a $22,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant that funded critical home repairs, including a new roof and siding. The check presentation will take place at Mr. Gonzalez’s home in Killeen, Texas.
HAVEN provides grants for home modifications, housing construction and homebuyer down payment assistance to help veterans, reservists and service members who have a service-related disability. It can also be used by Gold Star Families. This year, FHLB Dallas allocated $1 million for HAVEN grants and increased the maximum individual grant to $25,000.
The media is encouraged to attend. Learn more about the HAVEN program at FHLB Dallas.
WHAT: | Ceremonial Check Presentation | ||
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WHEN: | 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 4, 2025 | ||
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WHO: | Derek Gonzalez, HAVEN grant recipient | ||
Anthony Gerakos, First National Bank Texas | |||
April Niswonger, First National Bank Texas | |||
Deana Stafford, First National Bank Texas | |||
René Singleton, FHLB Dallas | |||
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WHERE: | 1412 Violet Avenue | ||
Killeen, TX 76543 | |||
Parking is available on the street. |
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CONTACT: Corporate Communications
Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
fhlb.com, (214) 441-8445
KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA TEXAS
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: BANKING URBAN PLANNING FUND RAISING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOUNDATION PHILANTHROPY PERSONAL FINANCE MILITARY OTHER CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY VETERANS OTHER PHILANTHROPY BUILDING SYSTEMS OTHER PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DEFENSE FINANCE
SOURCE: Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
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