Matching Power Makes a Difference: CoVantage Cares Foundation Raises Over $560,000 for Local Nonprofits
- December 23, 2024
- Morgan Teal, CoVantage Cares Foundation Director
The CoVantage Cares Foundation announced the successful conclusion of its ninth annual Giving Tuesday campaign. From December 3 to 17, the campaign generated a significant impact, raising a record-breaking $563,872 to support 13 non-profit organizations within CoVantage Credit Union’s service areas in Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois.
The CoVantage Cares Foundation matched donations up to $175,000, inspiring donors to support and take advantage of the power of the match!
Charlie Zanayed, CoVantage CEO and CoVantage Cares Foundation board president, shared the following regarding this year’s campaign, "At CoVantage, we believe in supporting our communities and living out our mission to welcome all and provide exceptional value. This year's Giving Tuesday campaign has been truly inspiring, thanks to the incredible generosity of our members, employees, and community partners. We are deeply grateful for the overwhelming support shown for these deserving organizations."
Strong Community Partnerships
The campaign's success was further bolstered by the dedication of CoVantage Credit Union branches throughout the region. Each branch partnered with a local non-profit organization, fostering strong community connections, and raising awareness of local needs.
"The matching program truly magnifies the impact of each and every gift, inspiring donors of all giving levels to join the effort," shared Morgan Teal, CoVantage Cares Foundation Director. "We are incredibly grateful to all who participated in this year's campaign, from the heartfelt donations of a dollar to generous contributions in the thousands. Witnessing our community come together with such open hearts to support one another fills us with immense hope. When we unite to lift each other up, amazing things become possible."
| Community | Organization | Total Donations |
|---|---|---|
| Antigo | Weekend Backpack Program (WEB) | $118,378.20 |
| Crandon | Crandon Area Community Foundation | $22,705.57 |
| Crystal Falls, MI | Crystal Falls Firefighters Association | $92,234.80 |
| Elcho, WI | School District of Elcho | $48,177.54 |
| Fox Valley, WI | Jakes Network of Hope | $14,809.90 |
| Illinois Branches | United Way of Will County | $4,640.00 |
| Iron River, MI | VFW Post 3134 | $42,121.89 |
| Menominee, MI | U.P. Foster Closet of Menominee County | $8,517.44 |
| Plover/Stevens Point, WI | NAMI Portage and Wood Counties | $13,808.90 |
| Rhinelander, WI | Hodag10s | $65,215.01 |
| Shawano, WI | SAM25 | $70,413.90 |
| Suamico/De Pere, WI | Rawhide Youth Services | $3,897.18 |
| Wausau, WI Branches | Boys and Girls Club of the Wausau Area | $58,952.02 |
| $563,872.35 |
For more information about CoVantage Cares Foundation, or to obtain the grant application needed to request a donation, visit www.covantagecu.org/cares.