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Hyperion Bank Partners with GoVA Foundation to Expand Financial Education for Military Families in Georgia and Pennsylvania 

CARY, NC (February 12, 2026) — GoVA Foundation announces a strategic partnership with Hyperion 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 Hyperion Bank, the program will serve military families across Hyperion’s Georgia assessment areas including DeKalb, Fulton, Cobb, and Gwinnett Counties, as well as Philadelphia County in Pennsylvania. The Edge platform offers interactive courses, financial calculators, and other digital resources designed to build financial empowerment within the military community. 

“True community investment means supporting the heroes who live and work alongside us. Our partnership with the GoVA Foundation is a vital pillar of our mission to foster local economic resilience. By empowering our veteran community, we aren’t just giving back—we’re building a stronger, more inclusive future for everyone,” says Toni Hughes, EVP and Compliance Department Manager for Hyperion Bank. 

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 Hyperion Bank allows us to provide critical financial education resources to those who need it most in Georgia and Pennsylvania’s military communities. We’re grateful for Hyperion Bank’s commitment to supporting the military and look forward to the positive impact this collaboration will create.” 

The partnership launched in January 2026, and reflects both organizations’ commitment to supporting military communities and expanding financial education access. Hyperion 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 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 Hyperion Bank 

Founded in 2006, Hyperion is a full-service community bank that combines technology with highly accessible bankers. The bank expanded in 2019 with a second location in Atlanta’s Buckhead financial district and further expanded in 2020 through Hyperion Mortgage, a joint venture now operating in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Tennessee. 

 

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