$1.8M in Partnership Grant Awards Announced in Program's 30th Year

A $25K Grant Helps Louisiana Veteran Rebuild After Hurricane Ida

Louisiana

U.S. Army veteran Georgianna Gaston served her country during Operation Iraqi Freedom, but nothing could prepare her for the devastation Hurricane Ida brought to her doorstep in 2021. Her home sustained major damage, and sheetrock, cabinets and flooring had to be replaced.  

Empowering Homeownership: How HELP Made a Difference for New Mexico Resident

New Mexico

Ricky Corriz, a resident of Santa Fe, New Mexico, always dreamed of providing a stable home for his partner and three children. After having their first child, the family moved several times, and each move made it difficult for them to find an affordable place to live.

Smiles All Around: How a Down Payment Assistance Grant Paved the Way for a Dental Assistant’s Homeownership Dream

Texas

Moving from the small border town of Presidio, Texas, to the bustle of El Paso, Texas, Guadalupe Hernandez had one big goal in mind—to buy a home of her own. With prices high and options limited, the dream felt out of reach until she found a banker who truly listened, and a well-timed grant, that turned that dream into a set of keys, a front porch and a fresh start.

New Mexico Counseling Business Expands with Assistance from the Small Business Boost

New Mexico

When Christina and Jason Solberg realized demand for mental health services in Silver City, New Mexico, was outpacing their small office, they knew they needed more space and fast.

HAVEN Continues to Improve Quality of Life for Arkansas Veteran

Arkansas

U.S. Army Reserve Master Sergeant (Ret.) Jeffery Darrough used the $15,000 grant to complete critical home repairs.

Grant Provides Peace of Mind and New Roof for Longtime Waco Homeowner

Texas

Mary Hamilton has lived in her Waco, Texas, home for 50 years. It’s a place that is deeply meaningful to her and her family. Today, she shares it with her son and grandson while managing mobility challenges. Her home’s roof was in critical need of repair, raising concerns about maintaining the place she has cherished for half a century.