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GoVA Foundation Partners with Centier Bank to Expand Financial Education Access for Indiana’s Military Families 

Centier Bank becomes GoVA Foundation’s first banking partner in Indiana 

CARY, NC (February 25, 2026) — GoVA Foundation announces a strategic partnership with Centier Bank, an Indiana-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 Centier Bank, the program will serve qualified military households across Centier’s Indiana assessment areas, focusing on Lake County, Indianapolis (Marion County), and Fort Wayne (Allen County). The Edge platform offers interactive courses, financial calculators, and other digital resources designed to build financial empowerment within the military community. 

This partnership marks a significant milestone as Centier Bank becomes GoVA Foundation’s first banking partner in the state of Indiana, expanding The Edge’s reach to serve the state’s 168,000+ veterans and their families. 

“Partnering with the GoVA Foundation to help support veterans and military families throughout the state of Indiana is something that Centier Bank is very excited about,” said Chris Campbell, President of Centier Bank. “Having grown up in a military family with a father that served in the first Gulf War flying aerial refueling tanker aircraft, I understand first-hand the bravery and sacrifice that our military demonstrate every day. All of us owe so very much to our veterans and military families, and being able to support efforts that provide them with a means to better financial literacy just feels right.” 

GoVA Foundation’s Executive Director, George Earhart, stated: “As an Air Force Special Warfare veteran who served for 22 years, I’ve personally witnessed the unique financial challenges that military families face. This partnership with Centier Bank allows us to provide critical financial education resources to those who need it most in Indiana’s military community. We’re grateful for Centier Bank’s commitment to supporting veterans and their families, and we’re honored that they’ve chosen to be our first Indiana banking partner. We look forward to the positive impact this collaboration will create across Lake County, Indianapolis, and Fort Wayne.” 

The partnership launched in February 2026, and reflects both organizations’ commitment to supporting military communities and expanding financial education access. Centier Bank will receive quarterly 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 partnerships with forward-thinking 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 Centier Bank 

Centier Bank is Indiana’s largest private, family-owned and operated bank, having served hometown banking across communities since 1895. With a purpose of enriching lives through financial guidance and caring relationships for an even better tomorrow, Centier Bank currently has nearly $10B in assets, more than 60 offices serving in 35 communities across 12 counties with over 1,100 associates. Centier Bank ranked #1 regionally in retail banking customer satisfaction in J.D. Power’s 2025 study and has appeared on Forbes’ list of Best-in-State-Banks annually from 2018-2025. Additionally, Centier Bank has been among the top “Best Places to Work in Indiana” by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and received national attention by American Banker magazine as the Top Best Bank to Work For in Indiana and #5 in the U.S.A. For more information on Centier products and services, visit centier.com. Member FDIC. 

 

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