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ANTIGO, Wis. — CoVantage Cares Foundation has announced the kickoff of its annual two-week fundraising campaign.
The event began Tuesday, Dec. 1, which has become known nationally as “Giving Tuesday,” and will end on Dec. 15.
Funds generated will be matched with up to $150,000 in contributions from CoVantage Cares Foundation, a public charity established by CoVantage Credit Union. Local nonprofit organizations to receive funding from this year’s campaign were selected by CoVantage staff and are located throughout the communities served by CoVantage Credit Union.
In Iron County, CoVantage Cares chose Locker Lunch, Inc.
CoVantage Cares Foundation was established as a way to provide financial support to organizations that serve individuals, especially those experiencing significant financial challenge, and organizations that work to enhance the quality of life in communities served by CoVantage Credit Union.
“I’m grateful to be able to say our credit union has a history of supporting local nonprofit organizations and living our mission of helping those in need,” said CoVantage CEO Charlie Zanayed.
“Because our members, staff, and community members have made our Giving Tuesday campaigns such a huge success the past four years, it is our hope that they come together again in 2020 to raise money for the 11 charities that will benefit from the fundraising campaign.
“I believe the funds raised during this campaign are especially important during today’s challenging times. Please join me by making a Giving Tuesday contribution between Dec. 1 and Dec. 15.”
To give to the campaign, donors can make an online donation through MyCoVantage (if they are members); mail a check made payable to CoVantage Cares Foundation, PO Box 107, Antigo, WI 54409; or drop off a check or cash to any CoVantage drive-up location.
For more information, proceed to www.covantagecu.org/cares.