Kalamazoo, MICH — To bring some extra goodness to its communities this tournament season, Consumers Credit Union will launch a new charity bracket, #MarchGoodness.

Sixteen charities will face off during the Sweet 16-like challenge, where the winners are determined by voters – you and all your friends! Vote directly on the official #MarchGoodness bracket found on Consumers’ Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn pages. #MarchGoodness voting will begin on Thursday, March 21.

For participating, each of the 16 charities will automatically receive a $200 donation. As the organizations advance through the brackets by popular vote, the donation grows. Charities that make it to the Elite 8 receive another $300 to their total donations, $500 for the Final Four, and $700 to the charities that reach the final championship round. The winning charity will receive an additional $1,000 for a total $2,700 donation. In all, Consumers will donate a total of $10,000 over the course of #MarchGoodness.

Featured charities include:

• Bronson Health Foundation
• Cherry Health
• Dirty Donut Bike Race for the Walk Tall Foundation
• Grand Rapids Urban League
• Hispanic Center of West Michigan
• Mental Health Foundation/Be Nice
• Michigan Maritime Museum
• Milestone Senior Services/Meals on Wheels
• Mosaic Counseling
• National MS Society
• Special Olympics Michigan
• United Way
• Van Andel Institute
• Women’s Resource Center
• YWCA Kalamazoo
• YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids

“The world could use a little more goodness right now and Consumers is happy to bring it,” said Lynne Jarman-Johnson, Consumers’ chief marketing officer. “These 16 charities are creating a lasting impact within their communities, and we are thrilled to facilitate such a fun way to honor them for their contributions.”