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Community News Member Announcements $52.6 Million in Affordable Housing Grants to Benefit More Than 3,800 Families and Individuals Low-income families, seniors, persons with disabilities, homeless, and at-risk youths will benefit from more than $52.6 million in affordable housing grants this holiday season. Community News Member Announcements FHLB Des Moines Appoints Two New Members to Advisory Council Robert (Bob) Peterson Jr. with the Washington State Housing Finance Commission (WSHFC) in Seattle, Washington and Sean Hubert with Central City Concern in Portland, Oregon have been appointed to the Federal Home Loan Bank Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) Advisory Council. Community News Member Announcements Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Awards $48,000 to Community Partnership Projects The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) announced four community projects will receive a total $48,000 as winners and runner-up in the FHLB Des Moines Strong Community Award Program. Community News Member Announcements Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Announces Seven Strong Communities Award Finalists The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) announced seven finalists vying for $15,000 awards to use to further promote economic development opportunities in their communities. Community News Public Announcements $750,000 in Affordable Housing Grants Awarded to Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians A development in Minneapolis, called Mino-bimaadiziwin, celebrated $750,000 in grants from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) on Wednesday, April 4 to provide affordable housing for over 100 households. Community News Public Announcements FHLB Des Moines Celebrates $1 Million in Missouri Affordable Housing Grants FHLB Des Moines Celebrates $1 Million in Missouri Affordable Housing Grants Community News Public Announcements Nearly $1 Million in Affordable Housing Grants Awarded to Jefferson City Organizations Nearly $1 Million in Affordable Housing Grants Awarded to Jefferson City Organizations Community News Public Announcements Nearly $3 Million in Affordable Housing Grants Awarded to St. Louis Organizations Nearly $3 Million in Affordable Housing Grants Awarded to St. Louis Organizations Community News Member Announcements $60.8 Million in Housing Grants to Benefit Families This holiday season, more than 4,700 families will receive the gift of affordable housing, thanks to a collaborative effort between community housing providers, financial institutions and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines. Community News Public Announcements FHLB Des Moines Honored for Diversity and Inclusion The Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or the Bank) was recognized on Tuesday, November 14 as a recipient of the Greater Des Moines Partnership's Celebrate Business & Economic Impact 2017 Inclusion Award. Community News Member Announcements Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, Northwest Area Foundation Collaborate to Assist Native American Communities Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines or the Bank) and the Northwest Area Foundation (the Foundation) gathered on Friday, November 10 to announce a collaboration that will provide lasting benefits to Native American communities across the country.  Community News Public Announcements Local Partnership Recognized for Providing Housing to Nearly 200 Individuals in St. Paul Congresswoman Betty McCollum joined Sunrise Banks, Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis, and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) on Friday, October 27 to celebrate a bold new vision to prevent and end homelessness.