Credit Unions Impact Saginaw and Connoisseur Media are partnering to share some joy this holiday season with Covenant Kids during “The Lights Before Christmas.” These events are an opportunity to shine a little light into the lives of little ones who have to spend time in the hospital. Employees, volunteers and the community are welcome to join the 2025 Lights Before Christmas and make the holidays brighter for Covenant Kids!
From now through Christmas, donate a new, unwrapped toy at one of the below drop-off locations or bring it to the Lights Before Christmas events taking place weekly November 26 to December 17.
Drop-off boxes can be found at the following credit unions at their Saginaw locations, or new, unwrapped toys can be donated at the events:
| COPOCO Community |
Health Advantage |
| Elga |
Jolt |
| Family First |
Lake Michigan |
| Financial Plus |
Team One |
| First Area |
United Financial |
| Frankenmuth (SVRC) |
Wildfire |
As the regional children’s hospital, Covenant HealthCare provides care for kids ages newborn to 18. Please consider donating a toy or supporting Covenant Kids through a monetary donation online at www.covenantkidsmi.com.
About Lights Before Christmas
Started in 2021, in partnership with Impact Saginaw, Connoisseur Media, and Covenant HealthCare, the goal is to bring joy and light to hospitalized patients at Covenant. The community is welcome to join the 2025 Lights Before Christmas and make the holidays brighter for Covenant Kids on the following dates:
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 - Gathering starts at 5:45 pm, lights at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - Gathering starts at 5:45 pm, lights at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 - Gathering starts at 5:45 pm, lights at 6:00 pm
Wednesday, December 17, 2025 - Gathering starts at 5:45 pm, lights at 6:00 pm
Music will begin at 5:45 pm each of the 4 nights in the 1000 Houghton Avenue, Saginaw parking lot located on Covenant HealthCare campus. People will gather to shine a light using flashlights, glow foam tubes or anything that lights up, towards the kids’ windows at 6:00 pm for two minutes. Free flashlights will be provided to the first 100 attendees each night by Impact Saginaw. First responders are welcomed to flash their lights. Cookies and hot chocolate will be provided. Stay tuned for more information or visit www.facebook.com/CovenantKidsMI.
About Impact Saginaw
Credit Unions Impact Saginaw is committed to investing in the future of our youth and our community. We look forward to an engaging and transformative event that will inspire and empower the next generation. Impact Saginaw Area Credit Unions include: COPOCO Community, Elga, Family First, Financial Plus, First Area, Frankenmuth, Health Advantage, Jolt, Lake Michigan, Team One, United Financial, and Wildfire.