Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas and Bonvenu Bank Award $300K in Pathway Fund Grants to Four Northwest Louisiana Nonprofits

Funding Will Support Efforts to Clear Property Titles, Execute Wills and Provide Financial Literacy

SHREVEPORT, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through member Bonvenu Bank, has awarded $300,000 in Pathway Fund grants to four organizations in Northwest Louisiana to support ongoing efforts to address heirs’ property challenges and help families preserve generational homes. The funding is part of more than $1 million awarded to 13 Louisiana nonprofits by FHLB Dallas through Bonvenu Bank.

“Ensuring families have the tools they need to secure clear ownership of their homes lays the groundwork for stronger, more resilient communities,” said Bonvenu Bank Vice President of Community Development Michael Colston. “These organizations are doing essential work to help residents preserve their homes for future generations.”

The following organizations received funding:

• Fuller Center of Northwest Louisiana, Shreveport: $100,000. The Fuller Center of Northwest Louisiana provides affordable housing solutions and home repairs to strengthen neighborhoods and support low-income families
• The Highland Center, Shreveport: $25,000. The Highland Center is a community hub offering resources, programming and space for local organizations to foster neighborhood development and engagement
• Shreveport Bar Foundation, Shreveport: $150,000. The Shreveport Bar Foundation delivers pro bono civil legal services, including assistance with title and housing issues, to low-income individuals and families
• The Fuller Center of Webster, Springhill: $25,000. The Fuller Center of Webster works to improve housing stability for local residents through homebuilding and repair initiatives

Heirs’ property refers to land or homes passed down without a will or clear title, often resulting in complicated shared ownership across generations. Without documented ownership, families may struggle to maintain their homes or protect their property from legal disputes.

“Heirs’ property issues can prevent families from accessing critical resources and long-term economic opportunities,” said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas. “Through the Pathway Fund and members like Bonvenu Bank, we’re able to help organizations that are providing essential guidance and support so families can protect their homes and their futures.”

The four organizations that received funding will provide property financial literacy programs, help residents execute wills and/or provide legal assistance to clear property titles.

FHLB Dallas and 15 participating members awarded $4.3 million in Pathway Fund grants to 42 organizations last year. The 2026 application window begins Monday, August 3, and offers $3 million. Learn more about the Pathway Fund and how to apply.

About Bonvenu Bank

Bonvenu Bank is a community bank in Louisiana offering a wide range of banking services for individuals and businesses. Formerly Citizens National Bank, Bonvenu Bank was established in 1985 and operates 14 full-service branch locations across Louisiana. With a longstanding commitment to building a prosperous future for the communities it serves, Bonvenu Bank has been a trusted financial partner 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. With total assets of $97.1 billion as of March 31, 2026, FHLB Dallas is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and credit products to approximately 780 members and associated institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit fhlb.com.