Lake Trust Credit Union opens new downtown Lansing location

Since 1944, Lake Trust Credit Union has provided banking services for people across Michigan. That tradition continues with its brand new location in downtown Lansing.

“We’ve been here a long time,” said Theresa Dubiel, a representative from Lake Trust. “We love being downtown, and we love the community here.”

To keep its members and staff safe during the pandemic, an appointment is required in order to visit the lobby. Dubiel also emphasized that staff at Lake Trust are following proper COVID safety precautions including mask-wearing and social distancing.

Making an appointment should be for critical needs only. For all other banking matters, Dubiel suggested taking advantage of Lake Trust’s new video ATMs.
“Lots of places have drive-thru ATMs, but not a lot of places offer face-to-face contact,” Dubiel said. “This way, you get to speak to a teller face-to-face.” Utilizing the video teller machines also allowed Lake Trust to extend its operating hours.

The new branch’s heating system, lighting and windows are all energy-efficient. Outside the building are both bike racks and a bus stop to encourage members to utilize alternative methods of transportation.

The new bank also includes a community room set aside where folks from Lake Trust can communicate with its partners and with members of the community. This will open up whenever it is safe for people to meet up in person again.

Lake Trust also works with the community is through its scholarship fund. The Michigan Impact scholarship offers a full ride to Cleary University to five deserving members of the credit union. All ages can apply for it, including people who never continued education after high school and those looking for a career change.

Lake Trust also offers the New Beginnings scholarship to those who are interested in enrolling in a career technical education program at any Michigan university. Six winners of the $5,000 scholarship can put the money towards tuition, tools and other necessary expenses.

“Going forward, we want to make sure that we stay connected to the community,” Dubiel said.

Lake Trust Credit Union

624 S. Washington Ave., Lansing

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

(888) 267-7200, Laketrust.org