ACLD Foundation Raises $170,000 at Annual Golf Outing

ACLD Foundation’s Annual Golf Outing was a tremendous success, raising $170,000 for the exclusive benefit of Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (ACLD). Held June 1 at Glen Head Country Club, the full day fundraiser brought together 180 golfers, sponsors, business leaders, and community supporters for a day of friendly competition, networking, and philanthropy.

The outing honored Mitch Cohen, President and CEO of DRP Solutions. Cohen was recognized for his longstanding commitment to ACLD and his advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

"Mitch’s connection to ACLD’s mission is deeply personal. Having a child with disabilities and experiencing the challenges that arise with providing care is nothing new to Mitch and his wife Daisy,” said President and CEO of ACLD, Rob Ciatto. “He is keenly aware of the challenges that go along with the responsibility and support of a loved one of varying abilities."

Founded by Cohen, DRP Solutions has become a respected Long Island provider of IT, document solutions, and office technology services while maintaining a strong culture of community involvement and philanthropy.

“At DRP, we’ve had the privilege of working alongside ACLD, helping support their infrastructure behind the scenes, making sure their technology works so they can focus on what truly matters—people,” said Cohen. “And when you see the impact they have firsthand, it changes you. It puts everything into perspective.”

One of the event’s highlights came when Marlin Heely, a person supported in ACLD’s Day Services, shared her story and reflected on the impact ACLD has had on her life.

“[At my program] we do a lot of work in the community. We volunteer with Meals on Wheels, Island Harvest and other projects that help those in need,” said Heely.

Major Sponsors for the 2026 Annual Golf Outing included Ace Sponsor Community Care Rx. Eagle Sponsors Alliance Brokerage Corp.; Enterprise Fleet Management; Haystack Financial Planning; Drs. Usha & Shashi Patel. Auction Sponsor Alan & Ellen Spiegel. Birdie Sponsors A&C Pest Management; ADP; Irwin Siegel Agency; M&T Bank. Cigar Sponsor Sandbar Builders, LLC. Breakfast Sponsors Daybright Financial & US Mutual, Inc./Bill Devine; Gail and Don Mitzner; SPEAR Physical Therapy; Iris and Alex Wagman. Putting Green Sponsor Good Samaritan Hospital. Hole-in-One Car Sponsor Atlantic Automall in West Islip.

About Adults and Children with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, Inc. (ACLD) Founded in 1957, ACLD is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit agency whose mission is to provide opportunities for children and adults with autism, learning, and developmental disabilities to pursue enviable lives, promote independence and foster supportive relationships within the community. ACLD employs more than 1,300 people and operates more than 100 program sites including community residences and apartment programs across Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Services include early childhood services, day habilitation, residential alternatives, vocational training and job placement programs, respite, family support services, and occupational, speech and physical therapies. For more information about ACLD, visit: www.acld.org.