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Contributions & Donations
Coin Donations
WaterView Casino Hotel made several coin donations recently. In August, Haven House received $3,397.78. And in September, the Salvation Army Vicksburg was the recipient of a $3,666.01 donation. General Manager Penny Bankston presented the donation checks to representatives of the organizations.
Turkeys For The Holidays
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Fitz Casino Hotel donated 52 turkeys to the Tunica County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office distributed the turkeys to Tunica County residents for their holiday meals. Fitz Vice President and General Manager Tony Scudiero (right) is pictured with a sheriff’s office representative.
Sweet Success
Beau Rivage employees raised money in several ways recently for the benefit of the MGM Resorts Foundation. A frozen treat sale held in August raised $921. Employees in the employee dining room could purchase sweet treats, such as ice cream cones, gelato, and cookies for a good cause. Also in August, a Food & Beverage Festival was held outside the EDR. With a selection of cookies, boiled peanuts and frozen coffee for sale, the festival raised $3,462.74.
Honoring First Responders
Boomtown Casino Biloxi and Hollywood Casino Gulf Coast participated in the Women of Wisdom’s sixth annual WOW Honors First Responders event in recognition of 9/11 and first responders in Harrison, Hancock, and Jackson counties. Bay St. Louis police and fire department employees received lunch from the casinos and were thanked personally by casino executives.
Community Spirit
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa demonstrated its community spirit with several donations to area organizations. President and General Manager Roscoe Greene presented $2,000 to the City of Greenville and $750 to the local YMCA.
Hygiene Kit Donations
Beau Rivage assembled hygiene kits that were given to 15 local nonprofits. The kits included essential toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, soap, and lotion. The initiative stemmed from Beau Rivage’s transition to larger refillable containers, a step toward sustainability and reducing single-use waste.