GREEN BAY, Wis. (WBAY) – Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity has been selected as the Greater Green Bay area nonprofit partner for CoVantage Credit Union’s 10th anniversary Giving Tuesday campaign, which runs Dec. 2–16 at CoVantage branches and online.
During the two-week effort, donations made in support of Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity through CoVantage Cares Foundation will be matched dollar for dollar up to $10,000, with the potential to receive additional matching funds from a $200,000 campaign-wide match pool.
CoVantage Cares Foundation’s annual Giving Tuesday campaign has raised more than $3.2 million over the past decade to support nonprofits across Wisconsin, Michigan, and Illinois that address basic needs and strengthen local communities. This year, CoVantage aims to raise $650,000 across its footprint.
Supporting homeownership program
Funds raised locally through the campaign will support Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity’s Homeownership Program, which partners with qualified Habitat homebuyers in Brown County to build decent, affordable homes. Future homeowners complete 250–500 sweat equity hours alongside volunteers and participate in homebuyer education to prepare for long-term success in homeownership…