OVM Financial Raises Record $67K for Local Virginia Charity

Virginia Beach, VA – OVM Financial with AnnieMac announced today that the OVM Legacy Foundation raised $67,000 at its 10th Annual Charity Bash, marking the highest fundraising total in the event’s history. The funds were distributed evenly to FACT, Freedom Service Dogs of America, the Kyle Milliken Foundation, and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southwest Virginia.

Kim Markham, Vice President of Business Strategy, emphasized the meaning behind this year’s milestone, “At OVM, giving back isn’t just something we do, it’s who we are. The OVM Legacy Foundation is our promise to keep giving back, honoring those who inspired us, and creating a ripple of positive change in our community. We’re extremely proud of the success of this year’s Charity Bash and the fact that we have raised more money than ever before, but honestly, it wouldn’t have been possible without the generosity of our employees, sponsors, and every attendee who showed up to make a difference.”

The event was held at The Shack in Virginia Beach and marked a decade of continued commitment to community giving. This year marks the first time the event has surpassed the $20,000 fundraising mark, underscoring the foundation’s growing impact and the strong support from employees, partners, and attendees.

About the OVM Legacy Foundation

The OVM Legacy Foundation was established to honor team members who have passed away and to continue their legacy through meaningful community support. The foundation originated from the company’s Pick-a-Charity event launched in 2014 and has grown into a central expression of OVM’s culture of service, compassion, and community involvement. Since its inception, the foundation has raised more than $202,000 for over fifty organizations throughout the region.

About OVM with AnnieMac Home Mortgage

OVM Financial was founded in 2001 in Chesapeake, Virginia and has grown into a leading purchase-focused mortgage originator serving borrowers across Virginia and the surrounding region. The company later moved its headquarters to Virginia Beach as it expanded to additional branches in Virginia, North Carolina, Texas, and Florida. In 2022, OVM joined the AnnieMac Home Mortgage family. Today, OVM with AnnieMac Home Mortgage combines the local expertise of a Virginia-founded lender with the national capabilities of AnnieMac, offering personalized mortgage solutions and a full range of residential loan products to homebuyers and homeowners across the country.