City Of Fort Worth: Banks Award $12,000 To Historic Como Preservation Council

Press release from City of Fort Worth:

August 23, 2021

Texas Bank Financial and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas have partnered to award $12,000 in Partnership Grant Program funds to the Historic Como Preservation Council.

The organization, which operates with volunteers, will use the grant for seed funding toward securing and sustaining its first paid staff as it pursues its mission of revitalizing the Lake Como neighborhood.

The Historic Como Preservation Council advocates for funding and positive changes in the community.

“I am proud of the Historic Como Preservation Council and all the work they do in Lake Como,” said District 3 Councilmember Michael D. Crain. “This grant will allow them to further that work of preserving their community and enhancing it for future generations who will call it home.”

Estrus Tucker, president of the Historic Como Preservation Council, said the grant will help in offsetting costs to expand.

“The funds will have a very positive impact on our organization in particular, and the Lake Como community in general,” Tucker said. “This investment will strengthen our operational capacities and position the Historic Como Preservation Council to be more responsive to emerging partnership opportunities that can serve as important catalysts in revitalization.”

For 2021, FHLB Dallas awarded $400,000 in grants, and its members provided an additional $200,250 for an impact of more than $600,000 in its five-state district of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas.

“One way in which the Partnership Grant Program benefits our members is that it strengthens the relationship between the financial institution and the nonprofit,” said Federal Home Loan Bank Dallas First Vice President and Director of Community Investment Greg Hettrick. “It’s a great way for our members to build new and support existing relationships with nonprofits in their communities.”

Photo: District 3 Councilmember Michael D. Crain, standing at left, joined representatives from Texas Bank Financial and the Historic Como Preservation Council at a recent $12,000 ceremonial check presentation of Partnership Grant Program funds.

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