This page highlights the events FHLB Des Moines has hosted in communities throughout Iowa, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota.

To partner with FHLB Des Moines on an event in your area, contact Curt Heidt, vice president, external relations, by calling 515.281.1175 or emailing cheidt@fhlbdm.com.
 

Congressman Boswell Celebrates Des Moines Shelter
March 12, 2012

Homeless individuals will soon have expanded opportunities for shelter under one roof thanks to the Central Iowa Shelter & Services (CISS) opportunity center. The homeless shelter celebrated the collaborative support it has received to increase their services as well as recognized funders, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines and Freedom Financial Bank. A $500,000 Affordable Housing Program grant was awarded to CISS to partially fund the creation of the facility.

A true community effort has made the construction of the opportunity center possible. Congressman Leonard Boswell was on hand to award the $500,000 grant. “With today’s uncertainties, many families find themselves falling on tough times. CISS provides for people in those situations. A roof over their heads, a warm meal, access to health programs – a jumpstart to getting people back on their feet,” Boswell said. “Today would not be possible without everyone’s generosity and all of us realizing the importance of caring for those in our community who are less fortunate.”
 

Congresswoman McCollum Announces St. Paul Grants
February 13, 2012

Congresswoman Betty McCollum announced that St. Paul neighborhoods recieved $459,000 in housing grants through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Affordable Housing Program. The funds will be used to rehabilitate and construct homes which will not only provide safe and decent housing, but also invigorate the local economy as construction and rehabilitation work begins.

“The commitment from BankCherokee, Bremer Bank, Community Neighborhood Housing Services and South Metro Human Services represents a beneficial, generous commitment from the financial and nonprofit sectors,” said Congresswoman McCollum. “Such investments will not only benefit struggling Minnesotans in the short-term, but these grants will also strengthen and improve our community in the long-term.”
 

Congressman Cleaver Announces Kansas City Housing Grants
January 13, 2012

Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) announced that Kansas City neighborhoods received $740,000 in housing grants through the Bank's Affordable Housing Program. “This economy has wreaked havoc on some of the most vulnerable in our community, including a growing number of children,” said Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II. “This is an example of public-private partnerships working together to keep families safe and to breathe life back into neighborhoods struggling to rebound from the housing crisis and job loss.” Two local projects received funding:

• Neighborhood Housing Services of Kansas City, Inc. and U.S. Bank will use $283,000 in grant funds to rehabilitate homes, making them available to low- to moderate-income families that otherwise may not have been able to afford the home and the work needed to be done to make it safe and livable.
• A $457,000 grant was awarded to City Union Mission, Inc. and CommunityAmerica Credit Union to make improvements to the Family Center. This project is necessary to maintain 48 units of homeless housing on the Family Center campus. 

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$1.2 Million Awarded to Minneapolis Housing Projects
January 9, 2012

Congressman Keith Ellison (DFL-MN) announced $1.2 million in AHP grants for Minneapolis projects on Monday, January 9. The funding will reduce the impact of foreclosures, decrease homelessness and strengthen neighborhoods through four projects:

• Alliance Housing and Franklin National Bank received a $360,000 grant to rehabilitate 12 foreclosed homes in North Minneapolis.
• Habitat for Humanity of Minnesota and Bremer Bank received a $100,000 grant to restore safe homes for 17 families.
• Project for Pride in Living, Inc. and Wells Fargo Bank received a $400,000 grant to construct 40 units of rental housing for people with mental illness. CommonBond Communities and U.S. Bank received a $300,000 grant to create 60 new, HUD Section 202 homes.

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Senator Harkin Announces State of Iowa AHP Awards
December 9, 2011

During a celebration at the Montgomery County YMCA, Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) announced that communities across the state of Iowa will receive $2.1 million in affordable housing grants that will provide homes for 347 families. The Senator presented checks to two projects:

• Valley Bank & Trust and Siouxland Interstate Metropolitan Planning Council received a $500,000 grant to repair homes devastated by natural disasters, starting with homes damaged by the tornado in Mapleton.
• Houghton State Bank and Red Oak Chamber and Industry Association received $90,000 to provide significant upgrades and repairs to 15 homes in southwest Iowa.

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Congressman Clay Announces St. Louis Housing Grants
November 21, 2011

During a celebration at Barack Obama Elementary School, Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D-MO) announced that neighborhoods across St. Louis received $2.5 million in affordable housing grants that will provide homes for over 195 of the city’s families.The grant funds will be used to rehabilitate existing properties and construct supportive housing for homeless veterans and individuals. “The $2.5 million in new grants we are announcing today will help seniors and low income families rehab their homes and stay in the neighborhoods that they love,” commented Congressman Clay. “We are also funding a program with The Salvation Army to directly combat homelessness among veterans. 

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Congressman Luetkemeyer Hosts Community Roundtable 
November 21, 2011

Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) hosted a community roundtable discussion in St. Charles, Missouri with local financial institutions, community leaders and small business owners at First State Bank Mortgage. “Community development is critical to expanding our economy and creating jobs. This roundtable provided me with a unique opportunity to discuss the issue from a congressional perspective while also hearing first-hand about the important challenges facing the people of St. Charles County,” the Congressman said.

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Congressman Latham Participates in a Discussion on Economic Opportunities in Southwest Iowa
October 28, 2011

U.S. Representative Tom Latham (R-IA) met with southwest Iowa community members to discuss the innovative things being done to address the needs of rural Iowa. The meeting was held at the Griswold Community Center and was co‐hosted by the Southwest Iowa Coalition and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines.

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