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.”
- GoVA Website: https://www.govafoundation.org/
- GoVA LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gova-foundation/
- GoVA Facebook: @myGoVA
- GoVA X (formerly Twitter): @myGoVA_com
- GoVA Instagram: @mygova_com
- CRA 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/
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