GoVA Renews Partnership with U.S. Century Bank

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

U.S. Century Bank Renews Partnership with GoVA Foundation to Continue Supporting Financial Education for Military Families in Broward County 

CARY, NC (March 25, 2026) – GoVA Foundation is pleased to announce that U.S. Century Bank, one of the largest community banks headquartered in Miami, has renewed its Community Development grant for a second year, continuing to provide free digital financial education resources to low- and moderate-income (LMI) military families in Broward County, Florida through GoVA’s innovative platform, The Edge. 

The renewed grant will support military households in LMI communities of Broward County throughout 2026. This renewal follows a successful first year that demonstrated exceptional impact on military family financial wellness. 

Year One Impact Highlights: 

  • 100% engagement rate among sponsored members 
  • Over 1,200 experience points earned through financial education interactions 
  • Multiple financial assessments completed by 40% of participants 
  • 50% of members returned to the platform throughout the year 

“U.S. Century Bank is proud to renew our partnership with the GoVA Foundation and continue supporting military families in our local communities,” said Martha Guerra-Kattou, Executive Vice President, Director of Sales & Marketing at U.S. Century Bank. “Financial literacy is essential to long-term stability, and this program provides meaningful, practical resources that help military households build stronger financial futures. We are honored to stand alongside GoVA in this important work.” 

“We’re honored that U.S. Century Bank has chosen to continue investing in military financial wellness in Broward County,” said George Earhart, Executive Director of GoVA Foundation and Air Force veteran. “Their renewal demonstrates the real value of providing accessible financial education to those who serve our country. The 100% engagement rate we achieved in year one shows that this partnership is creating lasting change for military families in South Florida.” 

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. 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 8,500 military families across all 50 states. 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 U.S. Century Bank 

Established in 2002, U.S. Century Bank is one of the largest community banks headquartered in Miami, and one of the largest community banks in the state of Florida. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of USCB Financial Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: USCB) and rated 5-Stars by BauerFinancial, the nation’s leading independent bank rating firm. U.S. Century Bank offers customers a wide range of financial products and services and supports numerous community organizations, including the Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce, the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and ChamberSouth. For more information or to find a banking center near you, please call (305) 715-5200 or visit www.uscentury.com. 

 

Contact: Lizann Lightfoot, VP of Marketing & Customer Relations, 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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