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Group photo of the Pickleball Tournament 2024 Winners

2024 Pickleball Tournament Results

Thanks to the incredible support from our community and players, the 1st Advantage Pickleball Tournament raised an amazing $44,179 to support the 1st Advantage Foundation! This event was about more than just competition – it was a chance to rally together to support our local military community. Continue reading

4 colleagues around a table working on Wes Strong Ribbons on Community Day 2024

1A Community Day 2024

On Columbus Day, colleagues once again dedicated their time and talents to assist local nonprofits. This marked the 18th annual 1A Community Day, a special day focused on giving back and reinvesting in the community we proudly serve. Continue reading

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Free On-Demand Estate Planning Webinar

Join us for an informative seminar on Estate Planning presented by Jennifer Kahl with The Heritage Law Group. Whether you’re looking to protect your assets, ensure smooth transitions for your loved ones, or navigate the legal complexities of estate planning, this session is for you. You can attend in person or virtually, choose what works best for you! Continue reading

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Volunteer Spotlight

At 1st Advantage, we are fortunate to have team members like Lisa M., who consistently goes above and beyond to make a positive impact in our community. Each year, she pours her time and energy into sewing the Surgery Bears that our colleagues lovingly stuff as part of our 1A Community Day initiative. These bears are then donated to the Children’s Hospital of the King’s Daughter, bringing comfort to children facing surgery. Continue reading

Photo of 1st Advantage colleagues with 100 bags to give to military families.

1st Advantage Foundation Supplies 100 Baby Bags

The 1st Advantage Foundation is dedicated to addressing the unmet needs of our local military community across all branches. To support this mission, the Foundation partnered with Naval Station Norfolk to provide 100 baby bags to military families in our community. These bags contained diapers, baby wipes, clothing, toys, books, and resources for financial literacy.

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Couple in the middle of a home improvement project.

Home Equity

Owning a home is a major life milestone, but did you know your home holds hidden value beyond just a roof over your head? That value is called “home equity,” and understanding it can be the key to unlocking goals and financial opportunities. Maybe you’ve been dreaming of a kitchen renovation, but saving up for the project gets further away every year. Or perhaps you’re considering consolidating debt, but you are worried about high-interest rates. Home equity could be the answer you’ve been searching for. Continue reading

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