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The Chance of a Lifetime

Abbie Dyer - Nov 29, 2016 10:11:00 AM

Everyone should have the opportunity to act out their passions and do good in the world by sharing those passions. That's why we take the idea of community very seriously here. So when we heard that...

Lake Trust HQ / Lake Trust Employees

Doing Well by Doing Good: G2G Summit

Abbie Dyer - Oct 17, 2016 1:14:21 PM

This year at G2G Summit, our annual all-staff day at HQ, we explored the theme of social purpose and took an in-depth look at why we work each day. To give us a better idea of what it means to do...

Member stories / Be Yourself / Small Business

The Strength of Her Passion: Del's Story

Abbie Dyer - Sep 16, 2016 3:20:27 PM

On an early Tuesday morning, a group of six women gathers together in a small studio. Music blares from a speaker and each woman hustles to her assigned station to begin working out. In the flurry of...

Giving Back / Moved By Good

Spreading Joy Through a Day of Caring

Abbie Dyer - Aug 19, 2016 8:54:18 AM

On an early summer morning, we showed up for another day of work. But today we traded in our usual work tools for rakes, shovels, and gardening gloves. The day was spent planting flowers, trimming...

Community Events / Budgeting

The Road to Financial Wellness

Abbie Dyer - Jul 8, 2016 4:48:41 PM

For some of us, money is a means that allows us to upgrade our lifestyles and live comfortably. For others, it’s a constant source of stress and worry. Jason Vitug, founder of Phroogal, noticed that...

Foundation / Giving Back

More Than A Game: The 2016 Lake Trust Foundation Golf Classic

Abbie Dyer - Jul 1, 2016 11:17:18 AM

On a sunny day in late June, 136 people gathered at Oak Pointe Country Club excited for the upcoming round of golf. Old friends shared stories from the last year of their lives and some new faces...

Member stories / Giving Back / Be Yourself / Moved By Good

Young in Age, Big in Heart: Connor's Story

Abbie Dyer - Jun 20, 2016 3:20:18 PM

 Like most young boys, Connor loves to explore the great outdoors and use his imagination to build things. At almost 10-years-old, he practices martial arts and he's interested in writing books. But...

Member stories / Giving Back / Be Yourself / Small Business

Changing the Game: Ultimate Soccer Arenas

Abbie Dyer - Jun 15, 2016 2:54:37 PM

 Each time George went to cheer on his daughters at their soccer games, he always left feeling uncomfortable and frustrated. He missed shots because the lights weren't bright enough, the summer...

Be Yourself / community partners

The World of Wonder at Impression 5

Abbie Dyer - Jun 15, 2016 2:54:05 PM

There's a historic building in downtown Lansing where imaginations run wild as the world of the unknown comes to life. What was once an old lumber factory is now home to Impression 5 Science Center,...

Foundation / Giving Back / Scholarships

Congratulations to Our 2016 Lake Trust Foundation Community Scholarship Winners

Abbie Dyer - May 9, 2016 9:46:27 AM

We're helping four lucky high school seniors head off to college with one less thing to worry about. This year we increased the Lake Trust Foundation Community Scholarship from $1,000 to $5,000...


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