GoVA Collaborates with PNC Bank

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

PNC Bank Collaborates with GoVA Foundation to Deliver Financial Education to Military Families in the Carolinas 

CARY, N.C. (Aug. 20, 2026) — GoVA Foundation has announced a strategic collaboration with PNC Bank to provide free digital financial education resources to military families in the Carolinas through GoVA’s innovative platform, The Edge. 

PNC Bank’s sponsorship will provide qualified military households across the Greenville, S.C., metropolitan area and rural North Carolina counties with access to digital financial education programming and resources. Additionally, with the support of PNC Community Development Banking, GoVA Foundation will host a series of live financial education webinars throughout 2026, with PNC bankers addressing topics critical to the financial wellness of military families. 

“All of us at PNC recognize the many contributions of our region’s service members and veterans, and we share with GoVA Foundation a commitment to support military families and communities,” said Jim Hansen, PNC regional president for Eastern Carolinas and Southeast territory executive. “This collaboration will expand access to financial education resources and help military families build bright financial futures.” 

GoVA Foundation Executive Director George Earhart stated: “As an Air Force veteran based in North Carolina, I understand firsthand the unique financial challenges military families face. PNC’s investment in digital financial education creates accessible solutions for service members, veterans, and their families across the Carolinas. We’re grateful for PNC’s commitment to serving the military community and look forward to the positive impact this collaboration will create.” 

The collaboration launched in early 2026 and builds on GoVA Foundation’s ongoing efforts to partner with forward-thinking financial institutions nationwide in service of military families. 

About PNC Bank 

PNC Bank, National Association, is a member of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC). PNC is one of the largest diversified financial services institutions in the United States, organized around its customers and communities for strong relationships and local delivery of retail and business banking including a full range of lending products; specialized services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management. For information about PNC, visit www.pnc.com. 

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 10,000 military families across all 50 states and maintains partnerships with financial institutions nationwide. The organization’s mission includes advocacy for military financial wellness, recognizing the critical link between financial stress and military family wellbeing. 

 

Contact: 

Lizann Lightfoot, VP 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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