#083: Building Financial Resilience for Military Families with GoVA Foundation

In this episode of the CRA Today Podcast, I’m joined by George Earhart and Lizann Lightfoot from GoVA Foundation, a dynamic organization delivering financial literacy resources to service members, veterans, and their families through a digital platform called The Edge.At CRA Today, our mission is to support community development professionals in transforming CRA compliance into meaningful, measurable impact. This conversation highlights how a strategic, tech-driven partnership with GoVA can help financial institutions meet CRA objectives while serving an often-overlooked low- to moderate-income (LMI) population: military families.We explore how military households face unique financial challenges due to frequent relocations, deployment-related stress, and limited access to tailored financial education. George and Lizann share firsthand insights about their community and how their platform is helping close critical financial gaps.We also discuss what makes GoVA a strong CRA partner, with case studies from successful bank collaborations across the country.💬 Key Quotes “Financial readiness is mission readiness.”“Financial literacy isn’t just about knowledge—it’s about confidence and readiness, especially for families serving our country.”“This work is about showing up for a community that gives so much, and often asks for so little.”“Banks are realizing that LMI doesn’t always look the same. The military is one of those invisible communities where the need is real, and the impact is measurable.”🌐 Connect with GoVA FoundationGoVA Website: https://www.govafoundation.org/ GoVA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gova-foundation/GoVA Facebook: @myGoVAGoVA X (formerly Twitter): @myGoVA_comGoVA Instagram: @mygova_com🌐 Connect with CRA TodayCRA Today Website: https://cratoday.com/CRA Hub: https://cratoday.com/hub/CRA Today, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cra-today/ Linda Ezuka, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-ezuka-cra-today/Copyright © 2025 by CRA Today LLCAll rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, including electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without prior written permission of the author and publisher.This podcast is a periodic publication of CRA Today LLC and is intended to notify and inspire recipients of new developments in the Community Reinvestment Act. It should not be construed as legal advice or legal opinion on any specific facts or circumstances. The contents are intended for general informational purposes only, and you are urged to consult your own attorney concerning your situation and specific legal questions you have.