More than 365 donors and supporters from AHRC Suffolk gathered to celebrate its annual “Candlelight Ball” at the Stonebridge Golf & Country Club located in Smithtown, NY on October 23, 2024. The event raised $255,000 to support AHRC Suffolk programs.

“We are grateful to our supporters, including our community and business partners, to help create opportunities for the people that we support,” said John McGuigan, CEO of AHRC Suffolk. 

AHRC Suffolk also honored Hossam Maksoud, CEO and Chairman of Community Care Rx, for his unwavering commitment to making a difference within the nonprofit community. 

“I was truly honored to be recognized by AHRC Suffolk which does a terrific job for so many people on Long Island, especially our kids,” said Mr. Maksoud. “I was present for the opening of their new Saul & Elaine Seiff Educare Center playground remodel and at the new People’s Arc Performing Arts Center of Northport. The AHRC Suffolk team does an amazing job and needs our support. Together we can make a difference.”  

About AHRC Suffolk

AHRC Suffolk is a not-for-profit organization which provides programs and services to children and adults with intellectual and other developmental disabilities on Long Island. Currently more than 2,500 people receive educational, vocational, residential and employment services through AHRC’s forty-two facilities. Follow AHRC Suffolk on Facebook, , Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and LinkedIn.