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GoVA Foundation announces news, press releases, and partnerships with collaborators in the military community

Latest News from GoVA Foundation

Welcome to GoVA Foundation’s latest updates. Here we showcase our nationwide initiatives to strengthen military community financial wellness through The Edge platform. Learn about our newest partnerships, hear from our dedicated sponsors, and discover how we’re expanding free financial education access across the country. From coast to coast, we’re building a network of support for service members, veterans, and their families.

GoVA Foundation presented at FDIC Veterans Day Event: November 13, 2024

GoVA Foundation Delivers Keynote at FDIC Event

The GoVA Foundation was honored to deliver the keynote address at the FDIC’s Veterans Day event, ‘Promoting Savings and Building Credit for Military Families.’ Foundation leaders shared insights on the unique financial challenges facing military families and demonstrated how The Edge platform provides personalized financial education to address these needs. The event highlighted the critical importance of accessible, tailored financial resources for service members and their families, with GoVA Foundation showcasing our commitment to empowering the military community through tools that support their financial journey.

Recent Updates, Partnerships, Events

Bringing The Edge to MIC 2024 in Atlanta

The Foundation showcased our financial education platform at the Military Influencer Conference (MIC) 2024, connecting with service members, Veterans, and military spouses to provide free access to customized financial resources through The Edge.

GoVA Foundation CRA Verified Through FindCRA

Our financial literacy initiatives have been officially validated for Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) consideration, marking a significant milestone in our mission to deliver high-quality financial education to military communities nationwide.

New Partnership Supports Military Transitions

Through a new partnership with the Donovan & Bank Foundation, we're expanding free access to The Edge platform to help service members build financial confidence during their military service and transition to civilian life.

GoVA Foundation Impact: Empowering the Military Community

Through CRA-eligible financial education programs, GoVA Foundation has built a community of over 4,500 active members on The Edge platform, with focused outreach to LMI service members, veterans, and military spouses nationwide. Our personalized resources help military families build credit, develop savings habits, and achieve financial stability.

Banks can support these impactful Community Development activities through CRA-qualified grants, directly contributing to financial inclusion and economic opportunity in the military community.

Here’s what our members are saying about The Edge:

"Fantastic site, so glad it was created and I was able to find it, as it has been a lifesaver. It's already helping me with saving and spending. I've already learned so much, and I'm a military wife of 23 years!"
Tanna. R.
Army Spouse
"Working with GoVA was the best thing I did this year. They made my life easy, helped me find ways to increase my credit, and provided me with the right suggestions. In a month, I got approved for a home loan with a good interest rate and ended up with good credit!"
Lorrell F.
Prior Military
The experience, knowledge and commitment towards the pursuit of excellence to assist Veterans is unmatched and unwavering. I have many brothers and sister battle buddies (men and women I served with) who all hold you guys in high regards.
Shamir T.
Army Veteran
As a foreign-born military spouse and new to the financial landscape of the USA, The Edge helps me plan my finances and not be intimidated by concepts I don't know.
Jennifer Christine D.
Air Force Spouse
Everything is well-organized. I love how there are a lot of resources available, and so neatly categorized. I love the financial tools given. It’s a great way to budget. I would definitely recommend to a military member.
Tamia C.
Navy Spouse
This is such a great resource! I can’t wait to share it with my fellow Veterans. I like the tools for starting a business, and the way you can earn points to be entered in the sweepstakes!
Chandra W.
Navy Veteran and Spouse

Explore CRA Opportunities

Discover the impact potential for your bank’s Community Development initiatives. Our customized report reveals:

  • Number of military households in your assessment area
  • Financial education needs assessment
  • Specific opportunities for LMI community investment

Simply share your assessment area, and we’ll prepare a custom report showing how your bank can support military financial wellness while meeting CRA objectives.

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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