2021 Snowman Sales Raise Over $21,000 For Two Local Michigan Charities!

Dort Financial Credit Union collected $21,193 during the Annual Snowman Sales fundraiser in 2021, despite pandemic factors. The amount is the third-highest dollar amount raised in the history of the Snowman Sales, behind 2018 funds of $23,178, and 2017 funds of $22,234.

The two chosen charities, The Shelter of Flint and Voices For Children, were voted on by Credit Union team members to become the official 2021 Snowman Sales donation recipients, with each charity receiving $10,596. Representatives from both charities met with Dort Financial team members for a check presentation in January 2021.

The annual fundraiser continues to be a success for community charities thanks to Dort Financial Credit Union members, who graciously donate select amounts during the six-week campaign window. Donations in the amounts of $1 – $50 are collected in exchange for a paper snowman that is displayed at each Dort Financial branch. Members who donate have the option to write their name, a message, or can leave the snowman blank when they purchase a paper snowman in a branch, or they can also purchase one through any VTM. The Credit Union also raises funds collecting donations from Dort Financial team members by hosting special days, in which all money raised goes directly towards the Snowman Sales.

“Funds for the Snowman Sales come from a couple of different sources, first is the members, they can donate money to the sale and get a snowman and put their name on it to be hung in that branch,” said Regan Eickhoff, member of the Dort Financial Credit Union Employee Events Committee. “Funds also come from team members, we do several jean days throughout the Snowman Sales drive and team members can donate and wear jeans on those days.”

The Credit Union is thrilled with the 2021 campaign amount raised, and is thankful to have such a giving community within credit union membership.

“We have a goal every year and our goal for this year was $14,500.00 and we surpassed that at week 5 of the 6 weeks of sales,” said Eickoff.

We look forward to working with two new charities in late 2022 and raising funds for a great cause, we couldn’t have made this impact without our giving members and team members.

For more information about previous Snowman Sales please visit here.