Virginia Bankers Association
A Founding Partnership. A Lasting Investment.
Since 1970, the Virginia Bankers Association (VBA) has been a founding funder of the Virginia Council on Economic Education, helping shape a partnership that has spanned more than 55 years. Through the VBA Education Foundation, the organization has invested $747,500 in support of VCEE’s mission, driven by a shared commitment to preparing Virginians for lifelong financial success.
A Shared Commitment
Active with VCEE since its inception, the Virginia Bankers Association has long recognized that financial literacy is essential to individual success and strong communities.
“Partnering with VCEE through our VBA Education Foundation is a natural fit because of its proven ability to equip teachers and students with practical economic and financial knowledge,” the association shared. “By investing in this work and connecting bankers to classrooms, we’re helping build a more financially capable population, which benefits consumers, businesses, and the overall economy.”
For more than five decades, that shared vision has strengthened classrooms and communities throughout Virginia.
Building Stronger Communities
The Virginia Bankers Association believes the impact of financial education extends far beyond the classroom.
“We hope VCEE’s programs empower students with the confidence and skills to make informed financial decisions throughout their lives,” VBA shared. “For educators, we value the high-quality resources and statewide training that make teaching these topics more effective and engaging.”
Those investments create a ripple effect. Students gain the knowledge to make informed financial choices, educators receive meaningful support and professional development, and communities become stronger as individuals are better prepared to manage their finances and contribute to economic growth.
Investing in Virginia’s Future
For the Virginia Bankers Association, supporting VCEE has always been about more than funding a program. It’s about investing in the future of the Commonwealth.
“If someone asked why VBA supports VCEE,” they said, “it’s a mission-aligned investment in Virginia’s future. By supporting VCEE, we’re helping ensure that educators have access to the resources they need in the classroom and that young people enter adulthood with the financial knowledge they need to succeed.”
That belief has remained constant since 1970.
Every classroom reached. Every educator supported. Every student inspired. Together, they represent more than 55 years of partnership dedicated to building a stronger, more financially capable Virginia.
Join a Legacy of Impact
For more than 55 years, partners like the Virginia Bankers Association have invested in VCEE because they believe financial education builds stronger communities and brighter futures.
You can be part of that legacy.
Whether you’re making your first gift or continuing your support, your investment helps expand opportunities for students, strengthen educators, and prepare the next generation to thrive.