Dort Financial’s Annual Campaign Raises Over $49,000 To Support Michigan, Florida Non-Profits

Dort Financial Credit Union has announced the results of its 2025 annual Snowman Sales fundraiser benefiting four charities. The local credit union raised $49,009 during the campaign through donations from credit union members and employees.

Dort Financial Credit Union, which operates as Flagler Credit Union in the Florida market, announced that four organizations each received a donation of $12,252.75. The 2025 beneficiaries selected by Dort Financial Credit Union and Flagler Credit Union employees included Carriage Town Ministries (Flint, MI), Garrett’s Place Life Skills Center for Autism (Burton, MI), Blessed Paws Animal Rescue (Lake Worth, FL), and Speak up for Kids (West Palm Beach, FL).

The annual fundraiser continues to be a success for community charities thanks to Dort Financial and Flagler Credit Union members, who graciously donate each year during a six-week campaign.

“Each donation of up to $100 transforms into a cheerful paper snowman proudly displayed in our credit union branches, creating a joyful visual reminder of the generosity within our community,” said Dort Chief Human Resources Officer Deana Turcott.

Funds were also raised by collecting donations from Dort Financial and Flagler Credit Union employees by hosting special days, on which all money raised went directly towards the snowman sales.

Dort Financial Credit Union has raised money for charities with snowman sales for over 20 years.

“We are absolutely thrilled to have raised more than $49,000 for local charities for the second year in a row,” Turcott added. “Our members continue to open their hearts, supporting the organizations our team members have chosen with remarkable kindness. It’s truly an honor to stand alongside such compassionate communities and play a role in making a meaningful difference.”

Garrett’s Place Life Skills Center for Autism, formerly known as the Autism Support & Resource Center, provides social, recreational, and life skill experiences for those living with autism.

Carriage Town Ministries has provided help, hope and the Good News to the unhoused and our community through the skills and means of God’s people and the transforming power of Christ’s love. They are a clean, safe, encouraging place to land when life falls apart, offering a mentored route to self-sufficiency.

Blessed Paws Animal Rescue saves dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds, to protect them from the life of being abandoned, abused or neglected. They strive to provide a positive change for animal welfare in a variety of ways and are 100% volunteer and foster based.
Speak Up For Kids champions child advocacy within the dependency system, focusing on the best interests of each child and supporting their enrichment needs. Through effective advocacy, they work together to build a brighter future for every foster child who has been abused, abandoned, or neglected, fostering a society that values their protection, growth, and success.

Dort Financial Credit Union, founded in 1951, serves over 118,000 members with assets exceeding $2.3 billion across 12 locations in Michigan and four in Florida. Membership is open to individuals residing, working, attending school, or worshiping in Michigan or Palm Beach, Martin, Hendry, and Broward counties in Florida. The credit union provides comprehensive financial services. Dort Financial prides itself on having fulfilled members’ dreams and supporting community for over 70 years. Learn more at dortonline.org or by calling 800-521-3796.