Updates

In 2022, Lasting Impact did not have our annual fundraiser. We are very grateful for the response of our supporters to our annual report. Because of their generous gifts and our supportive board, we were able to donate $1000 to Rosedale Grandmont Baseball League, a chartered member of Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Baseball and continue support to past donor recipients.

To date, Lasting Impact, Inc. has donated over $30,500 and touched the lives of numerous metro Detroit youths. In addition, we continue to support our past recipients with an end of the year donation.

Lasting Impact’s 100% volunteer team is determined to give back to the community and to make an impact on as many youth as possible. God has blessed us greatly and it is time for us to give back. If you would like to join us, please go to the volunteer page for more information. We would love for you to become one of the “willing hearts impacting today’s youth!”

Updated History

Lasting Impact’s first event in 2014 was a golf outing & luncheon. It was a fundraiser for Wellspring, a truly worthy youth organization that provides academic, recreational and faith based programs to youth in the Brightmoor / Old Redford communities in Detroit, MI.
Our 2015 golf classic & luncheon fundraiser was for Wellspring again. During this time Wellspring was putting on an addition and increasing the number of youth they could accommodate.
November of 2015 we hosted a bowling event at Beech Lanes.
In 2016 the premier fundraiser was a luncheon to benefit Circle Y Ranch of Bangor, MI. Circle Y is a Christian small residential youth camp which has provided a fun-filled camping experience for youths from the age of 8 to 17 for over 51 years. The funds raised will provide camp scholarships.
January of 2017 Lasting Impact hosted a bowling event at Plum Hollow in Southfield.
On June 18, 2017 LII hosted a Father’s Day Jazz Luncheon featuring Randal V. Wilson and the ChoZen Few and as is commonly said “a good time was had by all.” The funds raised were donated to Wellspring to support their expansion and to Circle Y Ranch for 30 recreational scholarships.
The 2018 Jazz Luncheon featuring Randal V. Wilson and the ChoZen Few on June16th for Mission City was a great time of fellowship and support. We were able to raise over $3,500 for Mission City’s youth summer programs.
January 26, 2019 Lasting Impact hosted a bowling event at Plum Hollow in Southfield.
The 2019 Jazz Luncheon featuring Randal V. Wilson and the ChoZen Few on June 15th enabled Lasting Impact to donate $1,500 to The Girls Factory worthy, a worthy program that assist in the development of young girls of the ages of 8 to 12.
On February 15, 2020, Lasting Impact hosted a bowling event at Luxury Lanes in Ferndale, MI.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Lasting Impact was unable to have our annual Luncheon in 2020.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic Lasting Impact was unable to have our annual Luncheon in 2020. Nevertheless, LII was able to fulfill our donation goal. Our 2020 donation recipient was Avalon Village in Highland Park, MI.
On October, 23, 2021, LII hosted “Fall Fest” at Joy Manor in Detroit to support our 2021 donation recipient , Central Detroit Christian Breakthrough Afterschool Program managed by Stephanie Avery. Due to Covid precautions and restrictions, our event served a dual purpose. Individuals who supported the event and were not able to attend opted to donate their meals to the New Life Rescue Mission in Detroit. The Fall Fest raised $4,500 and 2 days of food was provided to the rescue mission. Both organizations were blessed.
In August of 2022, LII hosted a free “Come Fly A Kite” event at the Detroit Aero Modelers Field at Rouge Park. Participants were given free kites and some brought their own. We had fun food and games. LII is hoping to make this an annual event.
There was no fundraiser event in 2022 but LII continues to fulfill our donation goal. The 2022 donation receipient was the Rosedale Grandmont Baseball League, a chartered member of Cal Ripken/Babe Ruth Baseball. The $1,000 donation provided funds for necessary baseball supplies and scholarships.
In May, 2023, LII hosted it’s second annual “Come Fly A Kite” (free event) at the Detroit Aero Modelers Field at Rouge Park. There was fellowship, fun, food and games.