Lake Trust Foundation donates $63K to local organizations, team members complete 1,000+ hours of community service via annual Powered By Good Day
Capuchin Soup Kitchen, Cristo Rey Community Center, Faith in Action, Muskegon Rescue Center and more among organizations supported
BRIGHTON, MICH (November 15, 2023) — The Lake Trust Foundation, an independent entity of Lake Trust Credit Union (Lake Trust), recently announced they have donated a total of $63,000 to various organizations supporting Michiganders as a part of their annual Powered By Good Day. In addition to the donation, more than 375 Lake Trust Credit Union team members contributed more than 1,000 hours of volunteer hours to various community organizations.
“Lake Trust’s annual Powered by Good Day is an annual event that provides expanded opportunity for our team members to engage in meaningful service and multiply positive impact in the communities we serve,” said David Snodgrass, president of The Lake Trust Foundation. “By dedicating time and financial resources, Lake Trust can help these organizations carry out their mission and make a positive impact in communities across the state.”
For Powered By Good Day, on Monday, October 9, The Lake Trust Foundation partnered with Scholastic to host book fairs at Mason Academy in Detroit and North Elementary School in Lansing and provided three free books for each student — a total value of $20,000. The Foundation also purchased 500 winter coats, valued at $20,000, and donated them to students at Holmes Elementary School in Ypsilanti through a collaborations with Operation Warm.
In addition to partnering with these organizations, Lake Trust team members spent the day volunteering service to community centers, food banks, libraries, shelters and more. The Foundation also donated $1,000 to each organization they supported that day, including:
Allen Neighborhood Center – Lansing, MI
Brilliant Detroit – Detroit, MI
Capuchin Soup Kitchen – Detroit, MI
Child and Family Charities – Lansing, MI
City Rescue Mission – Lansing, MI
Clothing Inc. – Mt. Pleasant, MI
Community Action House – Holland, MI
Community Catalysts – Howell, MI
Cristo Rey Community Center – Lansing, MI
Faith in Action – Chelsea, MI
Family Promise of Barry County – Hastings, MI
Friends of the Chelsea District Library – Chelsea, MI
Food Bank of Eastern Michigan – Flint, MI
Food Gathers – Ann Arbor, MI
Howell Nature Center – Howell, MI
Gleaners Food Bank – Howell, MI
Lighthouse of Oakland County – Pontiac, MI
Livingston County Habitat for Humanity – Brighton, MI
Kenzie’s BE Café – Grand Haven, MI
Muskegon Rescue Mission – Muskegon, MI
Saint Louis Center – Chelsea, MI
Salvation Army – Lansing, MI
SOS Community Services – Ypsilanti, MI
For more information, visit http://www.laketrust.org/.
About Lake Trust Foundation
The Lake Trust Foundation, an independent entity of Lake Trust, is a Michigan-based 501(c)(3) organization established in 2013 to help build and sustain stronger communities. Through generous support from donors, The Lake Trust Foundation awards various grants, donations and scholarships to underserved Michiganders and community organizations each year—making a life-changing impact for those in need. To learn more, visit Lake Trust at www.laketrust.org/foundation.
About Lake Trust Credit Union
Lake Trust Credit Union strives to support its members, team members and communities in their journey toward wellbeing. Lake Trust understands that harnessing the power in all of us is key to building stronger communities and helping Michiganders reach their goals. Lake Trust currently serves nearly 200,000 members—including both individuals and business owners—and has branches in more than 20 cities, towns and villages throughout the state. To learn more, visit Lake Trust at www.laketrust.org.
