The power of community.

Together, we can donate our time and resources to help create stronger, more vibrant neighborhoods.
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Proudly supporting impact.

Supporting local nonprofit organizations ultimately allows everyone to thrive, empower wellbeing, and multiply positive impact. Through community engagement, partnerships are developed that help us make an impact in communities across our state. We seek out opportunities to support organizations whose programs and initiatives align with our strategic priority areas.

Financial Wellbeing

Organizations that advance basic self-sufficiency in Michigan deserve our collective support. Why? Because economic security requires basic necessities, like food security and affordable housing. Education is also a critical component to promote the financial wellbeing of local neighborhoods — which is why we support annual scholarship opportunities for Michigan students.

Financial Empowerment

When you’re in control of your budget, you make better financial decisions. Community organizations that promote financial literacy and education are a key element to widespread financial empowerment.

Economic Development

Entrepreneurs and small businesses are the foundation of economic development. Our communities deserve organizations that promote workforce readiness, social impact, and capacity building. We support initiatives that encourage individuals to obtain, improve, and retain essential job skills.

Does your organization fit within our strategic priority areas? You’re invited to submit a request for a sponsorship. Simply create an account through Foundant, our online portal, and tell us why your organization or event can benefit from a sponsorship.
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VOLUNTEERING

Lake Trust in the community.

VOLUNTEERING

Lake Trust in the community.

Lake Trust team members passionately volunteer to support communities across Michigan. And every year, we hold Powered By Good Day, a full day in which team members help food banks, community gardens, shelters, and more.
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SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT

Empowering local businesses.

SMALL BUSINESS SUPPORT

Empowering local businesses.

Entrepreneurs create growth in local neighborhoods. We're passionate about supporting local kitchen incubators, like Growing Hope in Ypsilanti, to help local food businesses cook up progress for healthier communities. We also support entrepreneurs by offering solutions like small business microloans to help people start or grow their business.
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HOME LOANS GIVEBACK

Power that feels right at home.

HOME LOANS GIVEBACK

Power that feels right at home.

For every mortgage or refinance our members close with Lake Trust and our partners at Mortgage Center, a donation is made directly to Michigan housing nonprofits. Our Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage solution also helps members experience the power of home ownership with a low down payment. And by partnering with organizations like Habitat for Humanity and supporting several Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) projects to create new affordable housing in low-income neighborhoods, more people can experience the reality of home ownership.
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IMPACT STORIES

Allen Neighborhood Center

IMPACT STORIES

Allen Neighborhood Center

At Allen Neighborhood Center in Lansing, an Incubator Kitchen Program provides entry-level food entrepreneurs with an affordable kitchen and storage space to rent. Small business owners also receive business development support from the center. As a sponsor of this space, we support fresh-food initiatives and provide resources for local start-ups to succeed.
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IMPACT STORIES

Torch 180 Powered by Lake Trust

IMPACT STORIES

Torch 180 Powered by Lake Trust

Torch 180 in Fowlerville is a cafe and coffee bar that provides inclusive opportunities for vocational training, soft skills, and work experience for those facing disadvantages. Lake Trust was proud to become the premier sponsor of this nonprofit in 2024. We continue to support this organization through financial education, marketing services, and through volunteerism.
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IMPACT STORIES

Powered By Good Day 2024

IMPACT STORIES

Powered By Good Day 2024

Our seventh annual Powered By Good Day deployed over 340 Lake Trust team members to volunteer at 39 events across the state of Michigan. Assistance was provided to 29 organizations, ranging from elementary schools to local libraries, food pantries to soup kitchens, and many more. Ultimately, over 800 hours were donated to support the wellbeing of our communities — equivalent to saving local nonprofits nearly $28,000 in one powerful day.2
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IMPACT STORIES

Marwood Apartment Project

IMPACT STORIES

Marwood Apartment Project

The Marwood Apartment Project consists of a 71-unit mixed-income apartment community in the North End neighborhood of Detroit. The project received a $500,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from Lake Trust in 2020, and the project was officially completed in January of 2023. Ongoing financial wellbeing programs are also being held to further empower residents.
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2Value of Volunteer Time. (2025, April 25). Independent Sector. Retrieved from https://independentsector.org/blog/new-value-of-volunteer-time-2025-released/