CLARKSTON, Mich., Dec. 06, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As part of its ongoing mission and commitment to supporting the regional Michigan community, Clarkston State Bank (CSB) www.clarkstonstatebank.com announced that it has made a significant donation to Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County. The cash donation from CSB allowed Habitat ReStores of Oakland County to purchase a much-needed new delivery truck.

Headquartered in Southeast Michigan, CSB has a history of helping businesses and people who work and live in these communities. This donation continues CSB’s relationship with Habitat Oakland and further entrenches its commitment to Oakland County.

“Habitat Oakland serves a vital role in building strength, stability and self-reliance throughout Southeast Michigan,” said Smith. “Since our inception, Clarkston State Bank has been devoted to helping our community prosper, and we are proud to partner with Habitat Oakland to support our neighbors in need.  Our staff has volunteered to work on various home projects for Habitat as well as involvement in other Habitat fundraisers.  It’s one of the many ways we are committed to our community outreach effort. “

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Habitat Oakland County’s mission has a hyper-local focus with a world vision which engages donors, homeowners, neighbors, and volunteers working together to build better living environments.

Habitat ReStores of Oakland County are home improvement outlets and donation centers that sell new and gently used furniture, appliances, cabinets, paint and all other items for renovations and do-it-yourself projects to the public at a fraction of the retail price.  ReStores — located in Pontiac and Farmington Hills — are proudly owned and operated by Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County with proceeds used to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter.

Clarkston State Bank opened in January 1999 and operates two branches in Clarkston and Waterford, Michigan.

Safe Harbor. This news release contains comments or information that constitute forward-looking statements within the context of the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results discussed in the forward-looking statements. Factors that may cause such a difference include: changes in interest rates and interest-rate relationships; demand for products and services; the degree of competition by traditional and non-traditional competitors; changes in banking regulations; changes in tax laws; changes in prices, levies, and assessments; the impact of technological advances; governmental and regulatory policy changes; the outcomes of contingencies; trends in customer behavior and their ability to repay loans; and changes in the national and local economy. The Corporation assumes no responsibility to update forward-looking statements.

Media Contact: Clarkston Financial Corporation – J. Grant Smith, CEO, 248-922-6945.