Representatives from Iron Area Health Foundation and members of the CoVantage team are pictured holding a check for $32,000, raised through the CoVantage Cares Giving Tuesday fundraising campaign.

IRON RIVER — The CoVantage Cares Foundation has announced the successful conclusion of its 10th annual Giving Tuesday campaign.

The initiative raised $502,900 from Dec. 2-16 to benefit 12 non-profit organizations serving communities where CoVantage Credit Union operates.

The CoVantage Cares Foundation matched up to $200,000 in donations, inspiring donors to support and take advantage of the power of the match. 

“Celebrating 10 years of giving through CoVantage Cares is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when people come together with a shared commitment to generosity,” said Charlie Zanayed, CoVantage Credit Union CEO and CoVantage Cares Foundation president. “We are deeply grateful for the kindness of our members, employees, and community partners who continue to make the Giving Tuesday campaign powerful. Every gift donated helps uplift twelve deserving non-profit organizations to expand services, reach more families, and strengthen and enhance the communities we proudly serve. Your compassion and care enable these charities to do even more for our neighbors.”

The strength of this campaign comes from the commitment of our CoVantage Credit Union branches. By partnering with local non-profit organizations, each branch helped build meaningful connections and shine a light on the needs within the communities CoVantage serves.

“Every contribution becomes even more powerful through our matching program, turning individual generosity into a collective force for good,” said Stephanie Bartletti, VP Mission and Engagement. “We are honored by the kindness shown by our donors, regardless of size. Watching our community unite with such compassion reminds us that when we work as one, we can achieve remarkable things.”

Charities selected to receive funding from the 10th annual Giving Tuesday initiative and their sponsoring CoVantage branches include: Iron Area Health Foundation, Iron County; Rainbow House Domestic Abuse Services, Inc., Menominee; Northwoods Veterans Homestead, Rhinelander, Wis.; Good News Project, Inc., Marathon County, Wis.; Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity, Brown County, Wis.; Reach Counseling Services, Fox Cities, Wis.; Shawano Area United Way, Inc., Shawano, Wis.; Elcho Area Health Planning Committee, Elcho, Wis.; Crandon Athletic Booster Club, Crandon, Wis.; 4 K.I.D.S. Sake, Will County, Ill.; Boys & Girls Club of the Northwoods, Antigo, Wis.

For more information about CoVantage Cares Foundation, or to obtain the grant application needed to request a donation, go to www.covantagecu.org/covantage-cares.