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Contributions & Donations
Golden Nugget fulfilled Christmas wishes of children at CASA South Mississippi during the holiday season.
Golden Nugget supports Gulf Coast community
BILOXI — Golden Nugget Biloxi fulfilled its 10th round of charitable giving at the end of 2024 in support of 15 local organizations, bringing their total community donations to $85,000.
The Lord is My Help, Loaves & Fishes, Mississippi Heroes, Home of Grace, Gulf Coast Community Ministries and American Heart Association were just a few of
the organizations that received assistance from the Biloxi property.
“Our team is committed to giving back. We are proud to support initiatives that provide critical support to the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” said property General
Manager Chett Harrison. “Together with other community leaders, we’re thrilled to support these organizations that work tirelessly to help keep our Coast safe, beautiful and the special place that it is for locals and tourists.”
Back Bay Mission was another nonprofit that received assistance from Golden Nugget. The property gave the Mission a $5,000 donation, allowing them to serve a Christmas brunch to those in need.
Additionally, Golden Nugget employees partnered with CASA South Mississippi and fulfilled the Christmas wishes of 25 children during the holiday season.
Secret Santa
Treasure Bay partnered with the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence to purchase gifts for families receiving assistance from the shelter. Crewmembers, pictured with the gifts, were generous with donations, including clothing, toys, bicycles, art and school supplies, and household items — which were delivered in time for Christmas.
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Happy Holidays
Bally’s Vicksburg made several donations during the holiday season. The property gave $750 to The Salvation Army Vicksburg (above) for their Angel Tree project; $750 to the United Way of West Central Mississippi to be used to give foster children a happy Christmas; and $500 to Good Shepherd for their holiday needs.
Thanksgiving Meals
Hard Rock Biloxi partnered with Back Bay Mission to provide Thanksgiving meals to community members experiencing homelessness and food insecurity. More than 200 meals were prepared, transported, and served by Hard Rock team members. The partnership between Hard Rock and Back Bay Mission has been ongoing since 2007, when the Biloxi property opened.
Bicycle Donation
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa provided bicycles for deserving and underprivileged youth in Greenville and surrounding communities during the holiday season. Roscoe Greene (right), Harlow’s general manager, gives the bikes to Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons, who sponsored the annual toy drive.
Adopting A Family
Sam’s Town Hotel and Gambling Hall adopted a family for the holidays through House of Grace, a North Mississippi charity dedicated to educating and serving the needs of domestic violence survivors and their children in the area. The Sam’s Town employees bought bicycles, toys, clothing and other gifts for the family members.