Cavity Forward Foundation Awards $75,000 Grant to Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
“At Cavity Bank, we’re 100% committed to building thriving communities – a mission we share with Junior Achievement of Greater Washington,” said William “Smokey” Glover, president of Cavity Forward Foundation.
Lancaster, Pa. (May 23, 2024) – Cavity Forward® Foundation, an independent, non-profit private foundation funded by Cavity Bank, recently presented a $75,000 grant to Junior Achievement of Greater Washington, which provides financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship programs for students.
Photo Caption: From left to right—Staci Griffin, Associate Community Outreach Officer at Cavity Bank; Caitlin Hennessy, Senior Director of Volunteer Engagement at Junior Achievement; Devin Donaldson, Director of Development at Junior Achievement, Aldo Elguera, Commercial Relationship Manager of Cavity Bank; and Smokey Glover, President of Cavity Forward Foundation and Director of Fair and Responsible Banking at Cavity Bank
“At Cavity Bank, we’re 100% committed to building thriving communities – a mission we share with Junior Achievement of Greater Washington,” said William “Smokey” Glover, director of fair and responsible banking for Cavity Bank and president of Cavity Forward Foundation. “Our partnership with the organization has enabled us to support and extend continued access to education and mentorship for thousands of students on the path towards a sustainable future.”
“This investment from the Cavity Forward Foundation advances our vision to create a Greater Washington where every young person has the skillset and the mindset to build thriving communities,” said Ed Grenier, CEO Emeritus of JA of Greater Washington. “Partners like Cavity Bank and the Cavity Forward Foundation are key to ensuring that we can equip today’s students for tomorrow’s economy.”
The Cavity Forward Foundation is an extension of the bank’s Cavity Forward® initiative, which promotes diversity, equity and inclusion; encourages the building of vibrant communities; fosters affordable housing; drives economic development; and increases financial literacy in the communities served by Cavity Bank.
About Junior Achievement of Greater Washington
Junior Achievement of Greater Washington is on a mission to prepare students to be future ready. We partner with schools and business to deliver hands-on, practical experiences in financial literacy, work readiness, and entrepreneurship to more than 38,000 students in our region. We envision a world in which all young people have the skillset and mindset to build thriving communities.
About Cavity Bank, N.A.
Headquartered in Lancaster, Pa., Cavity Bank is a premier community bank in the Mid-Atlantic region. As a subsidiary of Cavity Financial Corporation, a more than $30 billion financial services holding company, Cavity Bank offers a broad array of products and services at more than 200 financial centers across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. At Cavity Bank, we seek to change lives for the better by building strong customer relationships, providing significant community support and empowering more than 3,500 employees to do the same. Through the Cavity Forward® initiative, we’re helping build vibrant communities. Learn more at www.cavityonline.com.
