CoVantage Cares Foundation Doubles Your Impact This Giving Tuesday with $175,000 Matching Campaign

“This year’s fundraising campaign is a testament to our commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. We encourage everyone to join us in spreading kindness and hope during this season of giving.””

Charlie Zanayed, CoVantage CEO

The CoVantage Cares Foundation is pleased to announce the kickoff of its annual two-week fundraising campaign, beginning on Tuesday, December 3, Giving Tuesday, and concluding on December 17. This year’s campaign aims to make a profound difference in the lives of countless individuals and families within the communities CoVantage Credit Union serves. 

Every dollar donated will be matched up to $175,000 by the CoVantage Cares Foundation, effectively doubling the impact of each contribution. This generous matching gift will support local non-profit organizations that provide essential services, such as food, shelter, education, and healthcare, thereby enhancing the overall well-being of local communities. The Antigo CoVantage branches are partnering with the Antigo Weekend Backpack Program that sends food home with area youth weekly.

“CoVantage Credit Union has a long history of giving back to the communities we serve,” said Charlie Zanayed, CoVantage CEO. “This year’s fundraising campaign is a testament to our commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need. We encourage everyone to join us in spreading kindness and hope during this season of giving.”

Individuals and businesses can donate to the campaign in a variety of ways:

• Donate in person: Visit any CoVantage branch and let the friendly staff assist you.
• Give on the go: Download the CoVantage mobile app and contribute with a few taps.
• Donate from the comfort of your home: Visit covantagecu.org/givingtuesday and make a secure online donation.

“Every dollar counts! Contributions, big or small, will be doubled by CoVantage Cares Foundation, directly benefiting local charities that are working tirelessly to strengthen our communities,” said CoVantage Cares Foundation Director Morgan Teal. “Together, we can create a season of hope and support for those who need it most.”

Charities selected to receive funding from the ninth annual Giving Tuesday campaign and their sponsoring CoVantage branches include: Wisconsin: Antigo - Weekend Backpack Program, Crandon - Crandon Area Community Foundation, Elcho - School District of Elcho, Appleton/Neenah/Menasha – Jakes Network of Hope, Plover/Stevens Point – NAMI, Rhinelander – Hodag10’s, Shawano – SAM25, Suamico/De Pere – Rawhide Youth Services, Wausau/Weston/Rothschild/Rib Mountain – Patriots of Warriors. Michigan: Crystal Falls – Crystal Falls Fire Fighters Association, Iron River – VFW Post 3134, Menominee – U.P. Foster Closet of Menominee County. Illinois: New Lenox/Mokena – United Way of Will County.

For more information about CoVantage Cares Foundation or the Giving Tuesday campaign, go to www.covantagecu.org/givingtuesday