Splish Splash Water Park and Jovia Financial Credit Union hosted their fourth annual ‘Carefree Day of Sun and Water Park Fun’ on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Over 100 children from SIBS Place and The Viscardi Center, their families, mentors, and volunteers, 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 them with a full day of recreation—where kids can simply be kids. Over 50 of the attendees were from SIBSPlace, a Rockville Centre-based organization that provides free therapeutic services to children who have a sibling or a parent with a life-threatening illness, such as cancer. An additional group of 50 attendees were from The Viscardi Center, which is dedicated to educating, empowering, and employing people with disabilities through lifespan programs and services. To date, more than 400 youths and families have participated in the annual event.
“Jovia Financial Credit Union welcomes the opportunity to once again offer children and their families a fun-filled, carefree day at Splish Splash Water Park,” said Rich Tavarez, Community Relations Officer at Jovia Financial Credit Union. “Our ongoing commitment is to collaborate with non-profit organizations in the community, creating meaningful experiences for your through engaging activities and educational initiatives. Our fourth annual Carefree Day at Splish Splash is all about creating joyful memories and giving back to the communities that make Long Island special.”
“As Long Island’s premier summer destination, we take great pride in continuing our tradition of providing families with a joyful and unforgettable day at our park," said Mike Bengtson, General Manager of Splish Splash. “Like Jovia, we remain deeply committed to supporting our community and demonstrating that here on Long Island, we are united in our efforts to make a positive impact on families and children.”
“Events like these provide our families with opportunities to build connections with others who understand their journey. It is important for our families to disconnect from their personal lives, leave all the stress behind, and spend a meaningful day with their loved ones. We’re grateful to Jovia Financial Credit Union and Splish Splash for making this possible,” said Joanna Formont, Executive Director of SIBSPlace.
“The Splish Splash experience that Jovia provided was really perfect for our students with intellectual disabilities,” Lauren L. Marzo, Chief Development Officer for The Viscardi Center shared. “Our students get to navigate a large area with a small amount of assistance from supervisors, and outings like this enable them to gain important personal skills while encouraging independence. The Viscardi Center is grateful to Jovia for providing this incredible day for our students.”
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 Sun and Water Park Fun’ event later this summer with financial literacy education days for youth and families of each organization.