This year’s donations pushed the campaign’s eight-year total to $2.7 million to support 90 local organizations.

CoVantage Cares Foundation announced that this year checks totaling $435,783 were presented to local non-profit groups that serve communities where CoVantage Credit Union has branches.

Two Iron County organizations were the recipients of funds. The Iron County Little League in Iron River received $73,374.19 and the Crystal Falls District Community Library was awarded $47,029.73.

The funds were made possible through donations by CoVantage Credit Union members, staff and community members who supported the foundation’s 2023 Giving Tuesday campaign from Nov. 28 to Dec. 12.

Representatives of Friends of the Crystal Falls District Community Library with CoVantage CU Branch Manager Joseph Parker presenting a check for $47,029.73.

This year, branch staff throughout CoVantage Credit Union’s locations were asked to select a non-profit group in their community to receive funds raised, with the understanding that contributions generated during the two-week fundraising campaign would be matched up to $175,000 by CoVantage Cares Foundation.

Thanks to the matching funds, along with the generosity of many, donations totaling $435,783 were gifted locally.

“CoVantage Credit Union has a history of supporting local non-profit organizations and living our mission of welcoming all, providing outstanding value and exceptional service, working with members experiencing financial challenge, and remaining financially strong. Thanks to the generosity of our members, employees, and community members we have been able to make an incredible impact with this campaign. We are humbled by the amazing level of support for each of these well deserving non-profit organizations,” said Charlie Zanayed, CoVantage CEO and CoVantage Cares Foundation board president.

CoVantage Cares Foundation Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Its mission is to provide funds to non-profit organizations that provide assistance to individuals, especially those experiencing significant financial challenge, and to non-profit organizations working to enhance the quality of life of residents living in the communities served by CoVantage Credit Union.

Since its inception in 2015, the foundation has contributed nearly $3 million in grant funds to provide food, shelter, and safety needs of area residents; and have improved the quality of life

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