Marine Trades Institute partners with businesses for high-impact giving

What’s happening: The Marine Trades Institute in Cedarville has partnered with two local businesses, Soo Co-Op Credit Union and The Wicked Sister in Sault Ste. Marie, for a Giving Tuesday campaign. The collaboration will support the institute’s Student Enrichment Fund, which directly supports the career training of future marine professionals.

How it works: Building on last year’s success, Soo Co-Op Credit Union is again offering a dollar-for-dollar match for all donations during the week of December 1-7. All donations — whether made online, by check, or in person – will be matched up to a total of $1,000.  Last year, the school successfully hit the $1,000 goal within days of launching the promotion, and aims to repeat that success. 

In conjunction with the Soo Co-Op matching fundraiser, The Wicked Sister is launching a week-long fundraiser to drive support for the student fund. Throughout the week of Giving Tuesday, The Wicked Sister will feature a special burger called the Hot Ship Smashburger: stacked smashed patties, double bacon, double gouda cheese, habanero bacon jam and beer onions. A portion of proceeds from the meal will be donated directly to the student fund. The Wicked Sister is also collecting donations during the week.

What they’re saying: “The support from Soo Co-Op Credit Union and The Wicked Sister is a testament to the strong community belief in our students’ potential,” said Tom Coates, who is development director at the school, formerly known as the Great Lakes Boat Building School. 

For information or to donate: Visit www.marinetrades.edu. Donors are encouraged to contribute during this window to double the impact of their gift.