There’s power in working together to uplift our Michigan neighborhoods. In giving back in service. And working together to strengthen our communities.
The commitment to support wellbeing drives the Lake Trust team to remain active volunteers in their communities all year long. In 2023, the Lake Trust team dedicated 5,862 volunteer hours across Michigan. These service hours were spent engaged with local nonprofits to support their vital work. From assisting in community gardens, public schools, housing nonprofits, local food pantries, and more.
In addition to volunteering throughout the year, the Lake Trust team participates in Powered by Good Day, an annual day of service. The second Monday in October is dedicated to making a positive impact. And supporting overall wellbeing. The Lake Trust team volunteers at local nonprofits across the state that support education, housing, food, and health initiatives.
October 14, 2024, Lake Trust celebrated our 7th annual Powered by Good Day. Over 340 Lake Trust team members served over 29 nonprofit organizations at 39 events across Michigan. Creating a positive impact at nonprofits like Food Gatherers where volunteers donated a collective 47.5 hours sorting and boxing 1,283 lbs. of produce to give to over 140 local hunger partner agencies.
“Lake Trust’s annual Powered by Good Day is an event that we cherish every year, as it gives us all the chance to come together to create a positive impact in the communities around us,” said David Snodgrass, president of Lake Trust.
This Powered by Good Day, Lake Trust continued to team up with Scholastic Book Fair and donated books purchased through Scholastic to students at Estabrook Elementary in Ypsilanti with three free books of their choice to bring home with them. Because enabling our youth to thrive is another way we support the overall wellbeing of our communities.
In addition to our volunteer efforts on Powered by Good Day, the Lake Trust Foundation also donated $1,000 to each organization where team members volunteered. Plus, the Lake Trust Foundation donated to Focus Hope, Food Bank of Eastern MI (Flint), and Alma Salvation Army Thrift Store & Service Center on Powered by Good Day for a cumulative total donation of $41,400. These local organizations often rely heavily on donations from the community to continue providing their programs and services.
