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Community News Public Announcements FHLB Des Moines Stands in Solidarity with the AAPI Community Incidents of hate and violence against the AAPI community have been on the rise in cities across the United States. The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines stands in solidarity with our AAPI employees, their families and the communities targeted by these injustices. Community News Public Announcements Brent Ekstrom Appointed to FHLB Des Moines Advisory Council FHLB Des Moines recently appointed Brent Ekstrom, executive director, Lewis & Clark Development Group, to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council representing the state of North Dakota. Community News Public Announcements FHLB Des Moines Awards $41.3 Million in Affordable Housing Grants to Benefit 63 Projects The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or the Bank) is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2020 Competitive Affordable Housing Program awards. Community News Public Announcements 2020 Member and Independent Director Election Results On November 5, 2020, the Board of Directors of FHLB Des Moines reviewed the results of the 2020 Member and Independent Director Election. Community News Public Announcements Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Awards $45,000 to Community Improvement Projects The annual Strong Communities Award recognizes collaboration, impact between Bank members and organizations leading economic development efforts. Community News Public Announcements Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Announces 2020 Strong Communities Award Finalists FHLB Des Moines or the Bank announced seven finalists for the 2020 Strong Communities Award. Community News Public Announcements James Hunt Declared Elected to FHLB Des Moines Board of Directors The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (Bank) is pleased to announce that James Hunt was recently declared ­elected as a director to the Bank's board of directors. Mr. Hunt will serve as the Oregon member director on the Bank's board for a four-year term commencing January 1, 2021. Community News Public Announcements A Message from Kris Williams on Diversity and Inclusion Our President and CEO, Kris Williams, shares a message about the importance of diversity and inclusion at Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines and beyond. Community News Public Announcements Michael Akerlow Appointed to FHLB Des Moines Advisory Council The FHLB Des Moines Board of Directors recently appointed Michael Akerlow, chief executive officer, Community Development Corporation of Utah (CDCU), to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council, representing the state of Utah. Community News Public Announcements $51.5 Million in Affordable Housing Grants to Benefit More Than 2,600 Families and Individuals A collaborative effort between financial institutions and community housing providers will create affordable housing opportunities for more than 2,600 low-income families and individuals this holiday season. Community News Public Announcements Chris Perez Appointed to FHLB Des Moines Advisory Council FHLB Des Moines or the Bank recently appointed Christopher Perez, senior program officer, Rasmuson Foundation, to its Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council) representing the state of Alaska. Community News Member Announcements Joe Kesler Declared Re-elected to FHLB Des Moines Board of Directors The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (the Bank) is pleased to announce that Joe Kesler was recently re-elected as a director to the Bank's board. Mr. Kesler will serve as the Montana member director on the Bank's board for a four-year term commencing January 1, 2020.