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Contributions & Donations
Dragon Boat Races
Several Gulf Coast casinos participated
in the Dragon Boat races benefiting the United Way of South Mississippi. The race was hosted by Harrah’s Gulf Coast and took place on
the Great Lawn across from the property. Along with Harrah’s (pictured), properties taking to the water were Beau Rivage, Boomtown Casino Biloxi and Hollywood Gulf Coast. Harrah’s won the More Often Than Knot award for participation.
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Clothing Drive
Beau Rivage Professional Women’s ENG and Emerging Leaders ENG partnered for a professional clothing drive in March. Team members donated more than 1,000 pieces of clothing to the Women of Wisdom Care Closet, a nonprofit that provides professional attire to those who need it. Women of Wisdom said this was the largest donation they had ever received.
Community Blood Drive
Hard Rock Biloxi hosted the American Red Cross in April for a community blood drive. Several of Hard Rock employees, including Neil Hissom (above), painter, and Andy Elkins (below), safety manager, rolled up their sleeves for the cause. Employees who participated were entered into a drawing for a Ben & Jerry’s gift card. Lane Greenwood, dealer, won the gift card.
Heritage Rodeo
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa was a platinum partner of the 9th Annual Greenville Heritage Rodeo, an event that brings together the community. Showing off their rodeo spirit are Harlow’s President and General Manager Roscoe Greene (right) along with County Board President Carl McGee and Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons.
Day Of Caring
WaterView Casino Hotel team members David Lee and Robert Carpenter participated in the United Way of West Central Mississippi’s Day of Caring. The two team members built and installed a shelf at the Vicksburg Warren Youth Development Center, a nonprofit that partners with United Way.
Trop HEROs
Trop Casino Greenville team members volunteered for five designated HERO events in April. The team members were involved in beautification efforts by Metcalfe, Mississippi, via the Delta Clean Up, and helped the cause of food insecurity through The Meal Barrel Food Drive. Team members spent a day at the Legacy Manor Nursing Home, assisting with bingo games and providing snacks
and prizes for residents. Trop Casino efforts also included supporting The Boys and Girls Club, an Easter egg hunt and a cook-out.