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The Third Annual DTW Golf Classic, hosted by the Wayne County Airport Authority (WCAA), raised over $280,000 for Leaders Advancing and Helping Communities (LAHC). Held in September at Eagle Crest Golf Club in Ypsilanti, the event brought together key community leaders and supporters to champion LAHC’s mission of empowerment and service, marking another milestone in the region’s commitment to social impact.
WCAA CEO Chad Newton emphasized that one of his goals is to positively impact the community, and the DTW Golf Classic allows airport stakeholders to come together to do just that.
“We are excited to partner with LAHC this year and support them as they serve thousands of people in Southeast Michigan,” Newton said.
Established in 1982 as a sports-focused organization, the nonprofit based in Dearborn has evolved to meet the community’s diverse needs. LAHC now offers extensive services, including youth development initiatives, scholarship opportunities, mental health support, parenting workshops, literacy classes, and programs to prevent substance use disorders.
LAHC serves 56,000 individuals every year. In 2022, WCAA successfully raised $175,000 in donations for Alternatives for Girls, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping homeless and high-risk girls and young women. The following year, WCAA surpassed its previous fundraising efforts by raising $250,000 for Davis Aerospace Technical High School, a renowned institution in Detroit known for its focus on aviation and technical education.
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LAHC CEO Wassim Mahfouz expressed he and his team are incredibly grateful to be the beneficiaries of the DTW Golf Classic.
“This generous donation will help us grow our programs and services, enabling us to make a more significant impact in the community. To all the golfers, volunteers, and sponsors, I extend my heartfelt thanks and appreciation,” Mahfouz said.
WCAA’s donation to LAHC was the largest in the DTW Golf Classic’s brief history. The donation was possible thanks to the generosity of over 30 sponsors, including Huntington (Title Sponsor) and, Delta Air Lines, Paradies Lagardère, Siebert Williams Shank, and SSP America (Diamond Sponsors).
WCAA Board Secretary Michael Ajami highlighted the significance of the DTW Golf Classic as a unique occasion to unite airport stakeholders and positively impact the community.
“On behalf of the WCAA Board of Directors, I am incredibly thankful for all our sponsors who make this event possible. Their tremendous support is greatly appreciated,” Ajami said.
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