State Employees:
The Employee Financial Wellness Program continues to provide resources to help you achieve financial independence as your financial wellness remains a priority in the new year! Please check out August’s financial wellness newsletter and the new items below to learn more about the financial education offerings and resources.
Virginia Employee Discounts Marketplace. End Summer with Hot Deals! Soak up the last days of summer with big savings this August! From travel to family-fun essentials, enjoy exclusive end-of-season deals you won’t want to miss, such as the Richmond Jazz & Music Festival, Science Museum of Virginia membership, and Washington Commanders tickets here!
Virginia Retirement System (VRS). Plan early for college costs. Many students take out loans to pay for college. But alternatives exist—especially for those who start saving early. Read “How Families Are Paying for College—These 7 Smart Ways” to learn about options such as 529 savings plans, Roth IRAs, scholarships, grants and more. Just log in to myVRS and choose Financial Wellness
Virginia Credit Union. Planning Your Family’s Finances. Keeping your finances straight can be challenging. Add in other’s people’s needs and habits, and it might be time to consult the experts. This seminar teaches you how to maintain and grow your family’s money while making a solid plan for the future Join VACU on Tuesday, August 12 at 12 p.m. for this virtual event. Register here now!
BANZAI. August’s rewards bundle focuses on life changes. As you progress through the activities for the month of August, you will have the chance to win cash and other giveaways. Most importantly, we aim to provide you with the peace of mind that comes with financial literacy and preparedness. Proceed to the link here to learn more.
Banzai Winners for July:
- Seth Taft, VCU
- Laura Aguilar Garcia, NVCC
- Tina English, VADOC
- Karen Collins, DEQ
- Kayla Robertson, Virginia Tech
Each completed the necessary courses and passed their quiz. Drawing winners received a $100 Amazon Gift Card, sponsored by the Virginia Credit Union (VACU).
Employee Assistance Program. All health plans offered to state employees and their dependents have employee assistance programs (EAPs). Included are up to four sessions at no charge for such services as mental health, alcohol or drug abuse assessment, child or elder care, grief counseling and legal or financial services. Please learn more here!
Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund (VSEAF). The Virginia State Employee Assistance Fund provides grants to eligible state employees suffering from a financial crisis or an unplanned emergency/or unplanned event that impacts the employee or family members living in the residence of the employee. The VSEAF is a recognized 501c(3) charity member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign (CVC), Code 203040. Visit the VSEAF webpage here.
Commonwealth of Virginia Campaign. The CVC is excited to announce the upcoming launch of its 28th annual giving season! This year’s campaign officially kicks off on October 1, 2025. We’re thrilled to share that over 700 approved charities will participate in the 2025 campaign cycle. This means even more opportunities for you to support causes you care about. As the campaign approaches, please consider donating to help us make a difference in our communities. Click here to learn more about the CVC!