A piece of Saline’s history is getting a second life – and DTE helped make it happen.
DTE helped bring more than 500 community members together on Labor Day as a presenting sponsor of the first fundraiser held by the Davenport Curtiss Mansion Working Group. The celebration on the grounds of the historic Saline landmark paired family fun with a shared commitment to making the mansion accessible for future community programming.
Along with DTE’s sponsorship, volunteers Tray McGuire, senior program manager, Community Engagement and Outreach; Jamal Robertson, associate regional manager; Steven Benyard, vice president, DO Capital Delivery; and retirees Laurie and Dale Loveland helped make the event a success. They joined members of the Saline Area Chamber of Commerce and youth volunteers from the National Honor Society, Youth Council, Saline Middle School and Miss Saline Court in supporting activities throughout the day.
“Partnerships like this bring neighbors, organizations and volunteers together to preserve Saline’s history and create a space everyone can enjoy,” Tray said. “It is a testament to the community that so many came out to support this historic space.”
The fundraiser featured a barbecue buffet, a Lions Club ice cream food truck and performances by the Saline Twirlettes, the Saline Fiddlers Philharmonic and a local barbershop quartet. Guests also enjoyed a cornhole tournament, apple pie eating contest, silent auction and children’s activities.
Molly Luempert-Coy, advancement and fundraising subcommittee chair for the working group, organized the event with fellow subcommittee members. “I’m grateful for Saline Main Street and its volunteers, the presenting sponsors and the many local organizations and businesses whose support helped bring this fundraiser to life,” said Molly.
All proceeds will support improvements to make the mansion compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act, helping open the historic property to more community programming and ensuring more people can take part in future events.