Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company

10/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/11/2024 10:09

Burke & Herbert Bank SELECTS NVFS FOR Goals for Good

Bank to Award Northern Virginia Family Service $100 for Each Goal sCORED BY THE WASHINGTON cAPITALS

Alexandria, VA-Burke & Herbert Bank will donate $100 to the Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) for each goal scored by the Washington Capitals during the 2024-2025 National Hockey League (NHL) regular season. This unique partnership with Monumental Sports, broadcasters of the hometown Capitals, raises awareness for critical needs in the region while providing a mechanism for building both monetary and tangible support.

"For ten straight years, we have partnered with Monumental Sports, successfully leveraging the social appeal of hockey to focus attention on a critical need in our community," remarked David Boyle, Burke & Herbert Bank Chief Executive Officer, "As a strong, growing community bank, we are committed to strengthening organizations, like Northern Virginia Family Service, that are building up our less fortunate neighbors. We're extremely pleased to name them our Goals for Good recipient this year and invite everyone to join us in supporting NVFS."

"We are honored to be selected as this season's Goals for Good recipient," said Stephanie Berkowitz, president and CEO of Northern Virginia Family Service, "For 100 years, NVFS has been at the forefront serving our community, creating pathways to health and economic wellbeing for our neighbors today, and for generations to come. Our partnership with Burke & Herbert Bank continues this tradition as we work together to build thriving communities."

Through this partnership with Monumental Sports, the Bank has raised awareness and funds for a variety of worthy not-for-profits in the DC Metro area since 2014. Burke & Herbert Bank has provided sizable donations to the Capital Youth Empowerment Program, Willing Warriors, GrandInvolve, Most Valuable Kids Inc., Alice's Kids, Inc., Connect our Kids, Inc., Rebuilding Together DC-Alexandria, Homestretch, Inc., and Operation Renewed Hope Foundation.

Northern Virginia Family Service's (NVFS) breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. We provide the essential building blocks for financial, emotional and physical well-being, serving as leaders and innovators for the Northern Virginia community. Every year, we empower more than 40,000 individuals to achieve self-sufficiency. With these essential resources, our community is better equipped for future success and engagement among all of our neighbors. NVFS celebrates 100 years of service in 2024. Learn more at nvfs.org.

Burke & Herbert Financial Services Corp. is the financial holding company for Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company. Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company is the oldest continuously operating bank under its original name headquartered in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. With over 75 branches across Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia, Burke & Herbert Bank & Trust Company offers a full range of business and personal financial solutions designed to meet customers' banking, borrowing, and investment needs. Learn more at investor.burkeandherbertbank.com.

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