The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and its member Southern Bancorp provided a $3,000 Partnership Grant Program (PGP) award that will help Mamás Unidas LR expand its work helping Arkansas youth pursue education after high school. The funds are part of $1.8 million in PGP funds awarded in 2026 by FHLB Dallas and members in its five-state District of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas, and will enable Mamás Unidas LR to hire a program coordinator to conduct a series of workshops on college and career readiness, with a special focus on financial literacy for students and their parents.

FHLB Dallas made the announcement during a celebratory event yesterday in Little Rock, Arkansas, commemorating the 30th anniversary of the PGP.

“This grant directly enhances our ability to serve families who are navigating the path toward higher education and economic stability,” said Sandra Carmona Jobe, development director, at Mamás Unidas LR. “Thanks to the grant, we can now reach more students and deliver more workshops that equip families with the tools they need to thrive.”

The PGP provides up to a 5:1 match of member contributions—up to $25,000 per member—to strengthen community-based organizations engaged in affordable housing and economic development. Funds are distributed annually through participating FHLB Dallas members like Southern Bancorp.

“This grant is an important investment in Mamás Unidas’ operational strength and long-term impact,” said Southern Bancorp CRA Officer Conner Wood. “By putting our mission and resources to work in support of theirs, we can help more Arkansans pursue postsecondary education, achieve their goals and build brighter financial futures.”

The PGP has been a critical funding source for small nonprofits, said Greg Hettrick, senior vice president and director of Community Investment at FHLB Dallas.

“The PGP helps our members expand their support of community-based organizations,” said Mr. Hettrick. “Partnering with Southern Bancorp to support Mamás Unidas LR enhances the organization’s capacity to reach Arkansas youth early, when decisions about higher education can shape not only their personal futures but the strength and prosperity of the community.”

About Southern Bancorp

Founded in 1986 by some of the nation’s leading political, business and philanthropic leaders with an initial investment of $10 million, Southern Bancorp Inc., along with its development partners – Southern Bancorp Bank, Legacy Bank & Trust and Southern Bancorp Community Partners – has grown into a $4.7 billion asset organization with 66 locations serving customers throughout the South and Central United States. Southern Bancorp has a unique array of financial products and services designed to help individuals at all stages of life’s financial journey – from teaching kids how to save to helping entrepreneurs and families realize the American Dream. Southern Bancorp is a certified Community Development Financial Institution, certified B-Corp, and proud member of the Global Alliance for Banking on Values. Learn more at www.BankSouthern.com.

About Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas is one of 11 district banks in the FHLBank System created by Congress in 1932. FHLB Dallas, with total assets of $107.8 billion as of June 30, 2026, is a member-owned cooperative that supports housing and community development by providing competitively priced loans and credit products to approximately 780 member institutions in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico and Texas. For more information, visit fhlb.com.

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