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Members earn rewards for real progress, like finishing a course, building a budget, or lowering their financial stress score. Our corporate partners fund those rewards, so every gift card, prize or experience reinforces a better money habit. It is the same behavior-change model the best health incentive programs use, built for military families.
Lasting habits start with small wins, rewarded right away. It’s the same idea behind the best health incentive programs, built for military families.
Short lessons and tools built for military life, from budgeting to a PCS move.
Every lesson finished and goal reached earns points. Partner-funded rewards, from gift cards to game-day experiences, make progress pay off right away.
Small wins become routine. Members keep budgeting and saving because it works, and partners see the progress in aggregate results.
Every win leads to the next lesson.
A real member’s journey
845 XP
Because a partner funded it, Elaine M. earned a signed Seattle Seahawks mini-helmet for 845 XP of learning.
Elaine M. is a Navy spouse, and she was GoVA’s top Edge member in the Seattle area for the first quarter of 2026.
The Seattle Seahawks put up the prize: a collectible mini-helmet signed by Seahawks offensive lineman Charles Cross, number 67, awarded in April 2026.
Through The Edge, our financial education platform, military members and their families get personalized guidance, completely free. Think Netflix-style lessons, with rewards for finishing them.
Members in their own words.
Improved his credit score and bought a home.
Kelvin B. Navy Veteran Read their words on Instagramopens Instagram in a new tab
No longer lives paycheck-to-paycheck.
Linda C. Edge member Read their words on Instagramopens Instagram in a new tab
Saves over $100 a month by eliminating duplicate services.
Jerad K. Edge member Read their words on Instagramopens Instagram in a new tab
Opened a high-yield savings account and started learning about the stock market.
Anna S. Edge member Read their words on Instagramopens Instagram in a new tab
Worked out the mortgage process while weighing a move to a new duty station.
Chelsey Military spouse Read their words on Instagramopens Instagram in a new tab
Came to The Edge to buy a new vehicle and pay off his house.
Charles W. Edge member Read their words on Instagramopens Instagram in a new tab
Is building a budget on The Edge to reach her goals.
Maria O. Edge member Read their words on Instagramopens Instagram in a new tab
Started her baby’s college fund early.
Madeleine Edge member Read their words on Instagramopens Instagram in a new tab
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GoVA Foundation works with corporate partners to support military financial wellness. Choose the option that fits your organization and connect with our team.
We also collaborate with community organizations, such as the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust and GeekPack, to reach more military families with free financial education.
GoVA Foundation is a 501(c)(3); contributions may be tax-deductible.
Gift cards, prizes and experiences that reward learning and healthy financial habits.
Express interestFund a cohort of military families in a community you care about, outside any bank partner’s area, and receive documented impact reporting.
Express interestA partner directs part of the proceeds from its own campaign or event to GoVA Foundation.
Express interestHost or co-host an event with us, or contribute goods and services that reach military families directly.
Express interestFund engagement rewards
Elaine M. finished 845 XP of learning on The Edge and took home a signed mini-helmet, because a partner put the prize up.
Community cohorts
A community cohort extends free financial education to military families outside any bank partner’s area.
Military appreciation events and in-kind donations
Paul D., a Navy Veteran, took his family to a Sacramento River Cats game with four tickets and a swag bag, because a partner provided them.
Partners receive aggregate engagement and progress results, never individual member data. Rewards are never tied to opening an account, taking a loan, or any financial product.
Partner
The Sacramento River Cats partner with GoVA Foundation on our Top Edge Member in the Greater Sacramento Area contest, donating four game tickets and a swag bag to the winner. The partnership continues into 2027.
Paul D., a Navy Veteran from the Sacramento area, won four tickets to a River Cats game and a swag bag.
Partner
Sunflower Bank featured its partnership with GoVA Foundation, and an Edge member who rebuilt after losing three-quarters of his income.
Read the feature
Partner
Wendy Hively and her daughter Madison build military-pride jewelry, and give back to the community it is made for.
They sat down with GoVA to talk about what it takes to build a business that lasts.
Read their story
Community collaboration
With the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust, GoVA ran an info session on spotting scams around rental properties, VA loans and housing.
Featuring Rachel Dooley of the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust.
Watch the session
Community collaboration
We collaborate with GeekPack to reach more military families with free financial education.
GeekPack is dedicated to empowering female entrepreneurs through flexible, high-impact programs designed to build lasting business skills, community, and long-term growth.
A July 2026 study in JAMA Network Open, led by Dr. Eric Elbogen of Duke University and the VA's National Veterans Financial Resource Center, found that financial stress was a strong, independent predictor of veteran suicide, even after accounting for depression, PTSD and substance use. It also found that link was weaker among veterans connected to care, which is why we connect military families to education and support early.
Read the study Read Duke's summary
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call the Veterans Crisis Line: dial 988, then press 1, or text 838255.
Whether you’re exploring a grant, an in-kind donation, or a creative collaboration, we’d love to hear from you. Fill out our interest form and a member of our partnerships team will follow up soon.
