Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) is a non-profit foundation based in New York, established in 1979, dedicated to transforming distressed neighborhoods into healthy and sustainable communities across the United States. LISC provides a range of community development programs, including loans, grants, equity investments, and technical assistance aimed at housing development and organizational capacity building. The foundation also supports various initiatives focused on public policy, research, and civic engagement, enhancing the overall quality of life in communities. LISC's strategic plan, "Building Sustainable Communities," emphasizes creating environments that promote good workplaces, businesses, and family life. With operations in several states, including Washington, Louisiana, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Florida, and Texas, LISC collaborates with local organizations to foster economic development and job creation, ultimately working to improve community health and sustainability.

Mobile Loaves & Fishes, Inc. began when five parishioners of St. John Neumann Catholic Church in Austin, Texas boldly answered God’s call to “Love your neighbor as yourself.” Alan Graham and his friends began delivering meals out of the back of a minivan to men and women they found living on the streets of their city. Alan readily admits that their original paradigm of serving the homeless had some flaws, but with the help of a formerly homeless man, they perfected the model that they successfully use today. That first trip was in September of 1998; by December of that year there was enough money to purchase a 1997 Ford F-250 pick-up truck with a catering bed. Since that first truck run, teams of volunteers have served meals with a side of hope to the homeless and working poor on the streets of Austin and San Antonio, Texas; Providence, Rhode Island; New Bedford, Massachusetts; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. To date, Mobile Loaves & Fishes has served over 4 million meals, and with the support of more than 18,000 volunteers, they are the largest prepared feeding program to the homeless and working poor in Austin. Today, in addition to continuing their truck ministry, they have expanded to include their Community First! Housing Program and the ROADS Micro-Enterprise Program. Please join us in feeding, loving, and helping those men and women who need it most.

Private Leverage is a financial services company based in Houston, Texas, specializing in lending and real estate investments. The firm offers real estate investment loans for various property types, including residential, assisted living, and multi-family properties. Loan amounts range from $50,000 to $1,000,000, with repayment terms varying between 12 months and 25 years. Customers can apply online and typically receive conditional loan terms within one day, with funding available in as little as seven days.