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Community Options Raises $500,000 at the Annual Philip E. Lian and Joan L. Mueller Phenomenal Golf Classic

June 04, 2025 | Press Release.pdf

Community Options Enterprises’ Chairman Philip Lian, Joan Mueller and Adam F. Epstein, Managing Director at UBS Wealth Management, are pictured on May 19, 2025, at Union League Liberty Hill in Lafayette Hill, PA, during the annual Phil Lian and Joan Mueller Phenomenal Golf Classic. Lian and Mueller contributed a $200,000 matching gift, which helped raise a total of $500,000 to support people with disabilities.
Community Options Enterprises’ Chairman Philip Lian, Joan Mueller and Adam F. Epstein, Managing Director at UBS Wealth Management, are pictured on May 19, 2025, at Union League Liberty Hill in Lafayette Hill, PA, during the annual Phil Lian and Joan Mueller Phenomenal Golf Classic. Lian and Mueller contributed a $200,000 matching gift, which helped raise a total of $500,000 to support people with disabilities.

Liberty Hill, PA —Community Options, a leading national nonprofit organization supporting people with disabilities, proudly hosted the annual Philip E. Lian and Joan L. Mueller Phenomenal Golf Classic on Monday at the prestigious Union League Liberty Hill. The event brought together supporters, sponsors and community leaders, raising an impressive $500,000 to benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities across the country.

A highlight of the day was a generous $200,000 match from longtime board member Phil Lian, amplifying the impact of donor contributions. The event featured a lively silent auction and an exciting golf tournament, providing an engaging day of philanthropy, networking and community building.

“We are deeply grateful for the incredible generosity shown at this year’s Phenomenal Golf Classic,” said Robert Stack, President and CEO of Community Options. “The funds raised will go directly toward enhancing services and opportunities for people with disabilities, empowering them to lead fulfilling and independent lives.”

This year’s event was made possible thanks to the generous support of numerous corporate partners, all demonstrating a strong commitment to disability inclusion and community engagement. Throughout the day, players also enjoyed a variety of contests across the course, adding excitement and friendly competition to an already memorable tournament.

Operating in 12 states, Community Options supports more than 6,700 individuals with disabilities and their families through residential, employment and community-based programs. Events like the Phenomenal Golf Classic are essential to expanding these services and ensuring that every individual has access to the support they need.

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About Community Options, Inc.:
For over 35 years, Community Options has developed housing and employment support for people with disabilities – supporting thousands of people from over 50 offices across 12 states. Community Options provides advocacy assistance to empower people with disabilities because all people – regardless of ability level – should live and work in the community with dignity, choice and self-determination. For more information please visit our website: www.comop.org and follow us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and X.