FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Wayne Bank Partners with GoVA Foundation to Expand Financial Education Access for Military Families Across Pennsylvania and New York 

HONESDALE, PA (February 25, 2026) — GoVA Foundation announces a strategic partnership with Wayne Bank, a Pennsylvania-based community bank, to provide free digital financial education resources to military families through GoVA’s innovative platform, The Edge. 

Through a Community Development grant from Wayne Bank, the program will serve military households across Wayne Bank’s Pennsylvania and New York footprint, including Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Chester, Cumberland, and Lancaster Counties in Pennsylvania, along with Delaware, Sullivan, Otsego, Ontario, and Yates Counties in New York. The Edge platform offers interactive courses, financial calculators, and other digital resources designed to build financial empowerment within the military community. 

“Wayne Bank is proud to partner with the GoVA Foundation to support the financial well-being of the service members, veterans, and military families who have given so much to our country,” said Jim Donnelly, President and CEO of Wayne Bank. “Through this grant, we are helping provide access to financial education and resources that empower military families to build stability and confidence for the future. At Wayne Bank, our commitment is to make our communities stronger and Every Day Better™, and this partnership reflects that promise in action.” 

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 Wayne Bank allows us to provide critical financial education resources to those who need it most across Pennsylvania and New York’s military communities. We’re grateful for Wayne Bank’s commitment to supporting veterans and military families, and we look forward to the positive impact this collaboration will create.” 

The partnership reflects both organizations’ commitment to supporting military communities and expanding financial education access. Wayne Bank will receive low- and moderate-income verification and quarterly 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 innovative 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 Wayne Bank 

Wayne Bank is a subsidiary of Norwood Financial Corp., Member FDIC, and is located in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The Bank has 33 Community Offices serving Wayne, Pike, Monroe, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Chester, Cumberland, and Lancaster Counties in Pennsylvania, along with Delaware, Sullivan, Otsego, Ontario, and Yates Counties in New York. The stock trades on the NASDAQ Global Market under the symbol – NWFL. 

At Wayne Bank, our story began over 150 years ago with a promise to serve built on trust, resilience, and a bold commitment to our communities. Today, that promise is stronger than ever. We are proud of our roots and honored by the growth that has brought us into new towns and new relationships across Pennsylvania and New York. Through every year of change, one thing has remained constant: our belief that helping people isn’t just our job, it’s our purpose. Guided by values like teamwork, enthusiasm, and education, we come to work each day with one goal: to make Every Day Better™ for our customers, neighbors and one another. 

 

Contact: Lizann Lightfoot, Director of Marketing 

GoVA Foundation 
Email: Lizann.Lightfoot@GoVAFoundation.org