FOWLERVILLE, MI (November 13, 2024) |
Lake Trust Credit Union (Lake Trust), a community-based credit union serving nearly 200,000 members and businesses throughout Michigan, has announced it is the premiere sponsor of Torch 180 Café and Coffee Bar, a Fowlerville-based non-profit organization that trains and provides work experience to individuals with disadvantages.
“At Lake Trust, we are committed to fostering relationships with organizations that make a positive impact in the community,” said David Snodgrass, president and CEO at Lake Trust Credit Union. “Despite being less than a decade old, Torch 180 has done some incredible work within Livingston County, whether teaching classes and helping their students learn invaluable life and workplace skills to even helping them earn ServSafe certifications. We’re honored to be their partner in this new chapter and look forward to working closely with them to support the wellbeing of the greater Torch 180 community.”
“Since opening in 2015, we have grown from teaching in ‘borrowed’ kitchens in church basements and schools to teaching in a fully operational Café and Coffee bar that is open to serve the public,” said Rhonda Callahan, founder and president at Torch 180. “This growth is a testament to how important the work that we do is, and we are thrilled to have Lake Trust’s support in pushing our mission forward.”
Along with being named a premiere sponsor of Torch 180, Lake Trust will support the café in the expansion of their retail footprint, with a new store set to open at 102 E. Grand River, Fowlerville, Michigan 48836. All current and future Torch 180 locations and facilities will be branded as ‘Torch 180 powered by Lake Trust.’
Lake Trust is dedicated to supporting local Michigan nonprofit organizations aligning with their mission. From assisting small businesses fostering economic development across the state to supporting organizations leaving a lasting impact in their communities, Lake Trust is committed to creating a world in which everyone thrives.
For more information, visit https://www.laketrust.org/Foundation/doing-good.
About Torch 180 Cafe and Coffee Bar
Established in 2015, Torch 180 Cafe and Coffee Bar is a non-profit cafe with the mission of providing inclusive opportunities for effective vocational training, soft skills and work experience for individuals with disadvantages. The organization provides these students the opportunity to learn all aspects of running a shop, from food safety, preparation, customer service and more. To learn more, visit https://www.torch180.org/.