BRIGHTON, Mich.– The Lake Trust Foundation of Lake Trust Credit Union has awarded more than $45,000 in scholarships to Michigan residents during its annual scholarship award celebration. Lake Trust Foundation President David Snodgrass presented LaToya Wright of Muskegon with a Community Impact Scholarship that rewards an aspiring community-oriented entrepreneur who wishes to run a business with a social purpose with full graduate school tuition at Cleary University.
Ms. Wright’s goal is to open a daycare center focusing on cultivating and nurturing children’s social, cognitive and development skills.
The New Beginnings Scholarships assist those wishing to pursue skilled trades or technical education programs, and the four recipients of $2,500 each are Keith Austin of Ann Arbor, Blake Ellis of Mt. Pleasant, Ian Krumm of Howell and Amanda Lawrence of Ypsilanti.
“Our business members and employers across Michigan report a shortage in the skilled trades. We’ve also supported businesses with a social purpose and assist entrepreneurs with our micro business loans of $49,999 or less that address a unique need,” said Snodgrass,who is also the president and CEO of Lake Trust Credit Union. “We’re proud these scholarships are innovative and can help such talented people achieve their dreams.”
“The Foundation is dedicated to supporting our recipients on their personal development journey and help Michigan work towards its best tomorrow,” said DeAndre Lipscomb, executive director of the Lake Trust Foundation. “We congratulate them and
At right, Lake Trust Foundation Community Impact Scholarship recipient LaToya Wright of Muskegon in foreground with (left to right) Lake Trust's Chief Member Experience Officer Jane Kile, Senior Vice President of Culture and Engagement Brandalynn Winchester-Middlebrook, Senior Vice President of Onstage Member Experience Theresa Dubiel, President and CEO David Snodgrass and Lake Trust Foundation Executive Director DeAndre Lipscomb.