GoVA Partners with Anderson Brothers Bank

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Anderson Brothers Bank Partners with GoVA Foundation to Expand Financial Education Access for Military Families  

MULLINS, SC (November 11, 2025) GoVA Foundation announces a strategic partnership with Anderson Brothers Bank, a South Carolina-based community bank, to provide free digital financial education resources to low- and moderate-income (LMI) military families through GoVA’s innovative platform, The Edge. 

Through a Community Development grant from Anderson Brothers Bank, the program will serve military members in LMI communities of Berkeley and Dorchester Counties. The Edge platform offers interactive courses, financial calculators, and other digital resources designed to build financial empowerment within the military community. 

“Anderson Brothers Bank is excited to announce its partnership with GoVA,” says Jennifer Kimbrell, AVP-Community Reinvestment Officer, Anderson Brothers Bank. “Together, we will bring free financial literacy programs to veterans, military personnel, and their families living in Dorchester and Berkeley Counties. At ABB, we are committed to the communities we serve and are honored to offer this service to our nation’s heroes. By helping military families develop strong financial skills, we’re empowering them to achieve financial stability, supporting their futures, and strengthening our local communities. We recognize that freedom does not come without a cost. It is with a grateful heart that we extend our special thanks to our veterans this Veterans Day.”  

GoVA Foundation’s Executive Director, George Earhart, stated: “As an Air Force veteran, I’ve personally witnessed the unique financial challenges that military families face. This partnership with Anderson Brothers Bank allows us to provide critical financial education resources to those who need it most in South Carolina’s military community. We’re grateful for Anderson Brothers Bank’s commitment to supporting the military and look forward to the positive impact this collaboration will create.” 

The partnership launched in September 2025, and reflects both organizations’ commitment to supporting military communities and expanding financial education access. Anderson Brothers Bank will receive LMI verification and impact reports as part of the grant agreement, while sponsored military members gain unlimited access to The Edge’s financial education tools for a full year. 

This collaboration is part of GoVA Foundation’s ongoing efforts to partner with forward-thinking financial institutions nationwide in service of military families. 

About GoVA Foundation 

GoVA Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering military families through innovative financial education and resources. GoVA addresses the unique financial challenges many military families face. Through its digital education platform The Edge, GoVA provides comprehensive financial literacy tools, interactive courses, and personalized resources tailored to the needs of service members, veterans, and their spouses. The platform features a mobile-optimized design to ensure accessibility for military families regardless of location. GoVA Foundation has served over 8,000 military families across all 50 states and maintains innovative partnerships with financial institutions. The organization’s mission includes advocacy for military financial wellness and suicide prevention, recognizing the critical link between financial stress and military mental health outcomes. 

About Anderson Brothers Bank 

Anderson Brothers Bank is a full service community bank offering a complete range of competitive loan services and deposit products. Founded in 1933, this family-owned bank blends the elements of traditional personal service, local market awareness, and advanced technology to meet the financial needs of its customers. Anderson Brothers Bank offers 26 branches conveniently located in 17 communities throughout the Pee Dee, Coastal and Low Country regions of South Carolina. The bank’s main office is located at 101 North Main Street, P.O. Box 310 in Mullins, South Carolina. For additional information about Anderson Brothers Bank, call (843) 464-6271 or visit ABBank.com. 

Contact: Lizann Lightfoot, Director of Marketing 
GoVA Foundation 
Email: Lizann.Lightfoot@GoVAFoundation.org 

About Our Partnership with TowneBank Mortgage

At GoVA, we’re proud to partner with a lender that delivers peace of mind to those who have served and continue to serve our county. Together, GoVA and TowneBank Mortgage are committed to helping our military service members achieve their dreams of homeownership, as well as providing them with valuable resources along the way. As experienced lenders, TowneBank Mortgage understands the need for a quick and easy mortgage process, especially during life’s transitional moments. Headquartered in Norfolk, just miles from the world’s largest naval base, TowneBank Mortgage has had the honor of helping thousands of military families through their VA loan offerings. Their team is knowledgeable about VA products and the local market, and in-house operations allow them to respond to questions and concerns in a timely manner. Together, we can get you to closing in 30 days or less. Trust TowneBank Mortgage and GoVA loans to get you home.

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