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Contributions & Donations
Community Donations
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa recently donated to local organizations as part of its campaign to make Greenville and the Mississippi Delta a more vibrant place to call home. The casino donated $1,000 to 100 Black Men of the Mississippi Delta Inc. and to the American Red Cross, along with $1,051 to the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County. Sharon Davis, accounting manager at Harlow’s, and President and General Manager Roscoe N. Greene presented the donations.
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(Above) Palace General Manager Keith Crosby (right) presented the donation check to Rev. James Pennington and Dhiana Skrmetti from Back Bay Mission and (below) to Mike Lacy of Center Stage Theatre.
Palace donates to local organizations
BILOXI — Two local organizations received donations from Palace Casino Resort. Center Stage Theatre and Back Bay Mission were presented with funds awarded on behalf of the resort’s customers who chose to donate their change, in
lieu of receiving coins, when cashing in their winnings at the slot ticket redemption kiosks in the casino.
General Manager Keith
Crosby said, “These
meaningful contributions
were made possible by our valued guests, who chose to donate their spare change. We extend our sincere thanks to our customers for their generosity and continued support to our local community. Together, we are making a difference.”
Center Stage Theatre, a professional-quality theatre committed to furthering arts education on the Mississippi Gulf Coast by encouraging talents of all skills, ages and ethnic backgrounds, received $18,179.56 and Back Bay Mission, known for assisting people facing poverty with shelter services and a food pantry, was given $25,850.71.
Fallen Oak Supports Make-A-Wish
The Mississippi Golf Resort Classic board members presented a $5,000 check to officials of Make-a-Wish Mississippi, the beneficiary of the 2025 Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational. The annual invitational brings together many of the nation’s top collegiate golf programs. Teams from LSU and Alabama shared top honors in the 2025 tournament, all while supporting
an organization that creates life-changing experiences for children with critical illnesses. The 2026 Fallen Oak Collegiate Invitational will be held in October.
Supporting Spouses
Scarlet Pearl supported Behind Biloxi Blue Inc. and the impact their program brings to the community with a $1,000 donation. Behind Biloxi Blue is a nonprofit organization created by Biloxi police department spouses to support families, the department, and each other through fundraisers, social events, recognition, and hospitality.