Livingston County Catholic Charities raised over $100,000 in its annual Salute to the Stars event on May 28 at the Reserve Event Center in Pinckney. The money raised will directly benefit the nearly 4,000 people served by LCCC each year. The event also marked the organization’s 40th anniversary of serving those in need in the community.
The evening featured special guest speaker Pete Burak, who delivered a compelling message on discipleship and evangelism, and led a spirited live auction, raising vital funds for LCCC’s Senior Services programs.
“We are deeply grateful for the support of our community,” said Adam Perry, LCCC’s executive director. “This record-breaking evening not only celebrates our mission but strengthens our ability to serve seniors and vulnerable individuals in Livingston County.”
Outstanding community members recognized in LCCC’s Community Awards included:
• Deacon Jim Kasprzak Partner in Faith Award: 2|42 Community Church
• Munsell Family Volunteer of the Year Award: Paul Benedict
• Mark Robinson Community Impact Award: Steve Gronow
Frank and Pat Collins, clients of LCCC’s Senior Services program, shared their personal story. Their testimony highlighted the challenges of aging and the life-changing impact of programs that provide connection, dignity, and critical support to seniors and their families, services offered at no cost to clients because of the generosity of donors and community partners.
The evening’s sponsors included:
• Premier Sponsor: Weingartz
• Advocate Sponsor: Lake Trust
• Hope Sponsors: Bank of Ann Arbor, DTE Foundation, Griffith Realty, Trinity Health, Donna England and Gerry and Beth Munsell
• Media Sponsors: Stickler Financial, Angela Hospice, and Elizabeth and Bruce Hundley
• Community Sponsors: Shmina Contracting, Pikk Security Solutions, Kem Krest, The Catholic Foundation of the Diocese of Lansing, John W. Connell, K of C Council #2659, Stan Schafer, Rick and Julie Snurka
• Neighbor Sponsors: Brighton Ford, Chestnut Development LLC, Ecto HR, First Impressions Print and Marketing, Henry Ford Brighton Center for Recovery, Teresa and David Kent, K of C Council #8169, K of C Council #13450, Knight of Columbus Assembly 2050, Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians, Microworks Computing Inc, St. Agnes Catholic Church, St. Joseph Catholic Church, St. Patrick Catholic Church, Walking with Moms in Need.
About Livingston County Catholic Charities (LCCC)
LCCC is a nonprofit human services agency that serves residents of Livingston County through a variety of programs aimed at promoting dignity, stability, and hope. For more information, visit www.livingstoncc.org.
