FAQ: GoVA Foundation and U.S. Century Bank Partnership for Military Families' Financial Education

What is the purpose of the partnership between GoVA Foundation and U.S. Century Bank?

The partnership aims to provide free digital financial education to low- and moderate-income military families in Broward County, Florida, through GoVA’s platform, The Edge, to enhance their financial literacy and independence.

How will the program benefit military families?

Qualified military households will receive unlimited access to The Edge platform’s interactive courses, financial calculators, and other digital resources for 12 months, designed to build financial independence and literacy.

Who is eligible for this program?

Low- and moderate-income military families in Broward County, Florida, are eligible, with the program initially serving 10 qualified households.

What does The Edge platform offer?

The Edge platform offers interactive courses, financial calculators, and other digital resources tailored to the unique needs of service members, veterans, and their spouses to improve financial literacy.

Why is this partnership significant?

This partnership is significant because it addresses the high demand for financial education among military families, providing them with essential tools for financial empowerment and reflecting both organizations’ commitment to community support.

How was the program funded?

The program is funded through a Community Development grant from U.S. Century Bank, enabling GoVA Foundation to immediately fulfill the grant request due to the high demand for financial education among military families.

Who are the key figures involved in this partnership?

George Earhart, the Executive Director of GoVA Foundation, and Martha Guerra-Kattou, EVP and Director of Sales & Marketing at U.S. Century Bank, are key figures involved in announcing and supporting this partnership.

Where is this program available?

The program is available to qualified military households in Broward County, Florida, as part of the initial phase of the partnership.

How can I find more information about GoVA Foundation and U.S. Century Bank?

For more information about GoVA Foundation, visit their website at https://govafoundation.org/. For U.S. Century Bank, visit http://www.uscentury.com or call (305) 715-5200.