Ghassan and Manal Saab

Flint, MI

We are deeply proud to announce that Ghassan and Manal Saab have been awarded the 2010 Russell G. Mawby Award for Philanthropy – the most prestigious philanthropy award in Michigan! Nominated by the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, the Saabs are the first Flint-area philanthropists and the first immigrants to receive this award!

The Saabs have dedicated their lives to serving communities in the U.S. and abroad. With their philosophy of “giving back and paying forward,” they have touched the lives of many people and made a lasting impact that will be felt by future generations worldwide. With their financial contributions, as well as time and talent, the Saabs are an admirable example of commitment and passion.

As members of the CAAP Professional Advisory Board and the Arab American National Museum’s National Advisory Board, the Saabs have been instrumental in moving both projects forward and positioning them as a powerful national presence. We are grateful for their friendship, guidance, and leadership. Changing the world through their generosity, they are a true inspiration.

Each year, the Council of Michigan Foundations and the Michigan Nonprofit Association honor the significant service, efforts, and contributions of those involved in Michigan philanthropy through the Mawby award, which is considered the highest award recognizing philanthropy in the State of Michigan. This award honors the work and philosophy of Dr. Russell G. Mawby in encouraging private action for the public good through philanthropy.