Media Advisory: Check Presentation to Celebrate Housing Assistance for Veterans
Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and First Heroes National Bank (First National) will attend a ceremonial check presentation for a U.S. Army Veteran, at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, May 28, 2025.
First National and FHLB Dallas awarded Retired U.S. Army Specialist Terry McCune a $25,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant toward downpayment costs for his first home in Temple, Texas. Mr. McCune served in the U.S. Army from 2015-2019 as a mechanic and was medically discharged in 2019.
The media is encouraged to attend the check presentation and reception.
Learn more about the HAVEN program at FHLB Dallas.
Media may RSVP to [email protected].
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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: PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DEFENSE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING & REAL ESTATE FINANCE CONSTRUCTION & PROPERTY BANKING VETERANS
SOURCE: Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas
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