Community Events / Giving Back / Small Business / Lake Trust News

Supporting Local Businesses During The Great Lakes Giveback

Abbie Dyer - Jun 25, 2020 9:25:54 AM

The past few months have been, well, a whirlwind for all of us. The global coronavirus pandemic drastically changed the way we live, work, shop, and even communicate. While local and state economies...

Foundation / Giving Back / Moved By Good / Lake Trust News

Over 1,500 Hours Donated During Moved By Good Day 2019

Abbie Dyer - Oct 22, 2019 10:11:26 AM

The alarm clock blares on another Monday morning. You roll out of bed and grab a teal t-shirt with a bright neon yellow arrow on it. It’s not your typical work outfit, but this isn’t a typical...

Giving Back / community partners / Lake Trust News

Find A Home, Give Back: Humble Design Edition

Guest Writer - Sep 4, 2019 10:35:09 PM

With home buying season in full swing, most people aren’t just looking for the right home—they’re looking for the perfect neighborhood too. We’re committed to making Michigan neighborhoods stronger,...

Foundation / Giving Back / Moved By Good

Kicking Off The Season of Giving

Abbie Dyer - Nov 28, 2018 2:58:36 PM

Three years ago, we learned about Giving Tuesday, an international day of giving back that’s recognized each year after the big holiday shopping weekend (Black Friday-Cyber Monday). We’ve continued...

Foundation / Lake Trust Employees / Giving Back / community partners / Moved By Good

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...

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...

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...


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