HOUSTON, Nov. 13, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Please join representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Green Bank for a check presentation at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2013, as they award grants totaling $11,750 through the Partnership Grant Program (PGP) to two Houston-based community organizations.
Of the grant funds, $6,000 was awarded to The Women's Resource of Greater Houston to support free financial education classes offered by the organization. A $5,750 grant was awarded to the Credit Coalition, which will use the funds to offset administrative expenses.
FHLB Dallas awarded $225,000 in grants through its PGP this year. The grants provide funding for the operational needs of community-based organizations involved in affordable housing and community development.
There will be photo opportunities, and the media is welcome to attend.
| WHEN: | 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 14, 2013 |
| WHO: | Dave Matthews, Executive Vice President, CRA Officer, Green Bank |
| LaTanya Flix, Executive Director, The Women's Resource of Greater Houston | |
| Sherrie Young, Executive Director, Credit Coalition | |
| Greg Hettrick, VP, Director of Community Investment, FHLB Dallas | |
| WHERE: | The Women's Resource of Greater Houston |
| 730 N. Post Oak Road, Suite 204 | |
| Houston, TX 77024 |