A U.S. Army veteran will receive a $25,0000 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 October 23, 2026.

The grant funded replacement of Michael Makar’s air-conditioning, heating and ventilation system. The check presentation will take place at Mr. Makar’s home in Cibolo, Texas.

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:

1:00 p.m., Friday, October 23, 2026

WHO:

Michael Makar, HAVEN grant recipient

Leo Mata, assistant vice president and district manager, First National Bank Texas

Korina Zamora, branch manager, First National Bank Texas

Savanah Jones, branch manager, First National Bank Texas

René Singleton, affordable housing manager, Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

WHERE:

224 Tierra Grande

Cibolo, Texas

Parking is available on the street.