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Giving Back To Michigan For Moved By Good Day

Abbie Dyer - Oct 12, 2018 3:11:13 PM

Most people would relish an extra day off of work to catch up on tasks around the house. At Lake Trust, however, our team is dedicated to the community and we live by the idea that our actions, no...

Foundation / Giving Back / Scholarships

2018 Lake Trust Credit Union Community Impact Scholarship in Honor of Doug Hawes

Abbie Dyer - Aug 22, 2018 9:33:54 AM

After the devastating loss of Douglas Hawes, a beloved teammate, we channeled our grief to try to do something good for someone else. We decided to honor Doug’s legacy by establishing a scholarship...

Foundation / Giving Back / Scholarships

2018 New Beginnings Scholarship Winners

Abbie Dyer - Aug 22, 2018 9:33:34 AM

Everyone deserves the chance to turn over a new leaf and pursue a new path in life. However, we understand that financial obstacles often prevent people from pursuing the education they need to...

Foundation / Giving Back / Small Business / Scholarships

2018 Social Entrepreneurial Scholarship Winners

Abbie Dyer - Aug 21, 2018 11:17:55 AM

Doing good business and doing good in the community should go hand-in-hand. Inspired by businesses like York Project and Humble Design, we wanted to help a business that, like us, puts the community...

Savings Tips / Buying a Home / Budgeting

4 Budgeting Ideas to Figure Out How Much Home You Can Afford

Abbie Dyer - Jul 23, 2018 3:54:31 PM

The time has finally come to put down roots. You’ve made a list of the things you want and need in a home, your Pinterest board is littered with decorating ideas, and you’ve spent hours online...

Lake Trust Employees / Giving Back / Moved By Good

Team Lake Trust Builds 42 Bicycles for Kids

Abbie Dyer - Jun 28, 2018 1:45:46 PM

It’s hard to forget the rush of the wind blowing through your hair and the feeling of euphoria you experienced during your first bike ride. As a child, this simple mode of transportation suddenly...

Financial Safety / Credit Cards

4 Tips to Spy ATM and Gas Pump Skimmers

Abbie Dyer - Mar 12, 2018 9:26:05 AM

How often do you actually check over an ATM or payment terminal before you swipe your card? For most of us, the answer is probably not very often. Lack of observation is what fraudsters are hoping...

Member stories / Be Yourself / Small Business

Finding a Home with Momentum Construction 

Abbie Dyer - Jan 26, 2018 2:34:40 PM

There’s nothing more refreshing than the feeling of being home at the end of a long day. It’s this sentiment of comfort and personalization that Adam and Drew, co-owners of Momentum Construction,...

Lake Trust Employees / Giving Back / community partners

Doing Good on Giving Tuesday

Abbie Dyer - Nov 30, 2017 4:11:26 PM

It’s the perfect time of year to spread some holiday cheer. But after four days of clipping coupons, surfing online for deals, and waking up in the wee hours of the morning to hit the stores, making...

Giving Back / Moved By Good

8 Easy Ways To Make An Impact In Your Community

Abbie Dyer - Nov 13, 2017 8:49:03 PM

Every day is a good day to share the feeling of joy with those who need it most. While making a donation or writing a check can definitely help other people, there are plenty of other creative ways...


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