A Marine Corps veteran will receive a $25,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and First National Bank Texas (FNBT) during a ceremonial check presentation on November 17, 2026.

The grant provided funding to repair the roof and windows in Lewis Horton’s home. The check presentation will take place at Mr. Horton’s home in Benton, Arkansas.

HAVEN provides grants for home modifications, housing construction and homebuyer down payment assistance to help veterans, reservists and service members who have a service-related disability. It can also be used by Gold Star Families. This year, FHLB Dallas allocated $1 million for HAVEN grants.

The media is encouraged to attend. Learn more about HAVEN.

WHAT:

Ceremonial Check Presentation

WHEN:

10:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 17, 2026

WHO:

Lewis and Shirley Horton, HAVEN grant recipient

Michael Sparks, First National Bank Texas

Nickolas Martin, First National Bank Texas

Julian Olalde, First National Bank Texas

Kyle Whatley, Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

WHERE:

1224 River Oaks

Benton, Arkansas

Street parking is available.