Waukesha State Bank Partners with FHLBank of Chicago to Award a Community First® Developer Program Grant to Habitat for Humanity
Waukesha State Bank, a 14-branch independent community bank in Waukesha County, is proud to announce its partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) to award a $212,700 Community First® Developer Program grant to Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha, Jefferson and Rock Counties.
“Collaborations like this amplify the impact we can have on local families and neighborhoods,” said Ty Taylor, President & CEO of Waukesha State Bank. “We are grateful for our partnership with FHLBank Chicago and honored to support Habitat for Humanity as they expand their capacity and deepen their work in our communities.”
The Community First® Developer Program provides nonprofit and for-profit organizations grant funds to support career development initiatives for emerging developers of affordable housing in FHLBank Chicago’s district of Illinois and Wisconsin. FHLBank Chicago member institutions submit grant applications on behalf of eligible organizations to provide valuable professional opportunities to new talent and further affordable housing efforts.
“We value our partnership with Waukesha State Bank and their commitment to supporting organizations that expand housing supply in Wisconsin,” said Katie Naftzger, Senior Vice President and Community Investment Officer at FHLBank Chicago. “By helping Habitat for Humanity bring new talent into the field, we’re investing in the people and expertise that strengthen housing opportunities across the region.”
Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha, Jefferson and Rock Counties will use the grant dollars to hire two new interns/fellows.
“We are fortunate to have Waukesha State Bank as a long-time partner, and we appreciate how they consistently look for new ways to strengthen our mission. During a time when housing affordability challenges so many families, their partnership helps us build opportunities where they’re needed most,” stated Melissa Songco, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha, Jefferson and Rock Counties.
