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Splish Splash and Jovia Host Free Day at Waterpark for LI Families
Over 100 children and their families treated to special day at the water park
Splish Splash Water Park and Jovia Financial Credit Union recently hosted their second annual ‘Carefree Day of Fun in the Sun.' Over 100 children from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island and The Power House Youth Group, their families and mentors, were treated to a carefree day which included admission for a full day at the water park and a voucher for food and drinks.
Each year Jovia and Splish Splash select two youth-focused non-profits that support young people and provide a full day of recreation where kids can simply be kids. Over 50 of the attendees were from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Long Island, an organization that offers and supports one-to-one mentoring that ignites the power and promise of youth. An additional group of 50 attendees were from The Power House Youth Group, a youth program dedicated to children in Lakeview and Hempstead offering summer day programs.
“For the second consecutive year, Jovia teamed up with Splish Splash to create a special and memorable experience for children and families. This is an opportunity for kids from both programs to enjoy a carefree day of fun and sun at the water park,” said Rich Tavarez, Community Relations Officer, Jovia Financial Credit Union. “Jovia is committed to partnering with non-profit organizations across Long Island to provide opportunities for underserved youth with engaging activities and educational programs.”
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“As we continue to build on our long history of being Long Island’s top summer destination, we enjoyed providing these families with a fun and memorable day. We share Jovia’s commitment to giving back to our community and doing our part to show that successful Long Island businesses truly care about people,” said Mike Bengtson, General Manager, Splish Splash.
Jovia also provided each attendee with a string backpack, a tee shirt and a Jovia water bottle. Jovia will follow up the ‘Carefree Day of Fun in the Sun’ event later this summer with financial literacy education days for youth and families of each organization.
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About Splish Splash Water Park
Splish Splash is New York’s Largest Water Park! Celebrating 30 summers of family fun, the Long Island water park first opened in May 1991. Today, Splish Splash is home to 20 water slides and attractions, two wave pools, several kiddie areas and a lazy river. For more information, tickets and the park schedule, visit SplishSplash.com.
About Jovia Financial Credit Union
Headquartered in Westbury, New York and celebrating its 85th anniversary, Jovia Financial Credit Union is one of the country’s top 100 credit unions with over $4 billion in assets, over 200,000 members, 21 branches, and access to over 55,000 fee-free ATMs worldwide. Jovia provides low fees and affordable financial services and products to its members across the nation, bringing great value through innovation while banking on the bright side. For more information or ways to join Jovia, visit www.jovia.org, or call 1-855-JOVIA4U.
