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Community News Public Announcements FHLB Des Moines awards $5 Million to Support Maui Relief Efforts The devastating wildfires that struck Maui in August resulted in significant loss of life, homes and property and have left countless individuals in temporary housing. FHLB Des Moines has partnered with its Hawaii financial institution members to donate $5 million to relief efforts. Community News Member Announcements 2023 Director Election Voting Underway Voting is now open in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines 2023 Director Election. Electronic Ballots were distributed to all eligible voting members on September 20, 2023. Community News Public Announcements Member Impact Fund awards $113,000 to Guam nonprofits supporting affordable housing, community development More than $113,000 has been awarded to five organizations across Guam to support affordable housing and community development needs. Community News Public Announcements Joe Kesler Declared Elected to FHLB Des Moines Board of Directors The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (Bank) is pleased to announce that Joe Kesler was recently declared elected as a director to the Bank's board of directors. Mr. Kesler will serve as the Montana member director on the Bank's board for a four-year term commencing January 1, 2024. Community News Public Announcements FHLB Des Moines seeks applications for three Affordable Housing Advisory Council positions Through Friday, September 1, 2023, FHLB Des Moines is accepting applications for three open Affordable Housing Advisory Council (Advisory Council) positions designated to represent the affordable housing and/or community lending needs in Idaho, Iowa and Montana. Community News Public Announcements Wyoming Nonprofits Receive $4.6 Million in Grant Funding More than $4.6 million has been awarded to hundreds of nonprofit and government agencies across Wyoming to support affordable housing and community development needs. This state-wide outreach was available through the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) Member Impact Fund. Community News Public Announcements Nearly $15 Million Awarded Through Member Impact Fund to Support Community Development Federal Home Loan Bank Des Moines joined efforts with 85 members to provide nearly $15 million to hundreds of non-profit or government agencies. This new member-matching grant program is designed to offer eligible organizations critical financial support for affordable housing. Community News Public Announcements True Partnership: Realizing the Benefits of the MPF® Program Russ Bernardo from Oregon Community Credit Union gives his take on how the MPF Program has helped his institution meet its goals. Community News Public Announcements Provide Feedback on Your Financial Institution's Community Support Efforts Nonprofit organizations, community groups and Advisory Council Members are all invited to provide public comment on the community support performance of FHLB Des Moines members. Community News Public Announcements FHLB Des Moines Appoints Wendy Martinez and Angeline Johnson to Advisory Council Wendy Martinez, director of Homeowner Services and Community Engagement for Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Teton Area, and Angeline Johnson, administrator/coordinator for T Yamni ~ Sisseton-Wahpeton Housing Authority, have been appointed to our Affordable Housing Advisory Council. Community News Public Announcements Committed to Communities - Celebrating the FHLBank's 90th Anniversary On behalf of Iowa State Bank and Trust, THANK YOU and congratulations to FHLB Des Moines as they enter their next decade of reliable partnerships with banks like us. Community News Public Announcements Together, Serving Members and Communities We know the FHLBank System is a critical piece of the nation's financial infrastructure. Safe, sound, and reliable access to capital fosters a vibrant Montana economy. As a proud member of FHLB Des Moines, Billings FCU congratulates the System, and we celebrate our partnership with FHLB Des Moines.