American National Bank of Texas Continues To Provide Hep For Community Revitalization Initiatives Supporting Over 20 Local Organizations

The Bank Also Invested $250K in the Texas Mezzanine Fund for Efforts in Southern Dallas County

ANBTX, one of the oldest and largest independently owned banks in the state, continues to support long-term revitalization efforts through community organizations and has donated in recent months over $545,000 to more than 20 organizations to further these efforts in 2025. In addition, ANBTX gave $250,000 to the Texas Mezzanine Fund, a Dallas-based community development financial institution (CDFI) that improves employment and business opportunities for residents of distressed and under-served communities in Texas.
 
“ANBTX’s best-in-class financial services from local North Texas bankers is just one way we strengthen our communities,” said Marcelo Mills, emerging markets president at ANBTX. “By working with the Texas Mezzanine Fund and its well-respected CEO Derric Hicks, ANBTX is further elevating its presence in South Dallas. In unity, there is strength, and our collaboration with the Texas Mezzanine Fund and our more than 20 community partners are forever lifting underrepresented areas.”
 
“The Texas Mezzanine Fund aligns with the Bank’s vision,” Hicks said. “ANBTX fiercely believes in the power of small businesses to drive positive change. We’re forever dedicated to strengthening our communities and igniting long-term neighborhood revitalization.”
 
This continues the Bank’s commitment to serve North Texas, local communities and underrepresented markets through a robust mix of partners. ANBTX specifically supported the Builders of Hope Community Development Corporation’s Homebuyers Resource Center in the Shops at RedBird. A few key contributions include:

• Assisting with affordable housing initiatives and expanding homeownership in underrepresented markets throughout North Texas.
• Helping to revitalize neighborhoods in Southern Dallas County and improve the quality of life of residents in the South Dallas/Fair Park community.
• Supporting and helping to create healthy and sustainable communities.

ANBTX also recently opened its South Dallas loan production office, located at 820 Exposition Ave. The office serves as the home for the bank’s Community Development Team and plays a critical role in ANBTX’s ongoing efforts in South Dallas.
 
The new space will also host a variety of ANBTX’s free community activities and education offerings, including instructor-led small business and homebuyer seminars, networking events, etc. To learn more about how ANBTX is serving and supporting the residents and communities of North Texas on its Community Solutions Page.