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Contributions & Donations
Focus On Education
Harlow’s Casino Resort & Spa presented a $1,000 donation to the organization 100 Black Men of the Mississippi Delta, which focuses on education and scholarship for area youth. Harlow’s President and General Manager Roscoe Greene (center) is shown with Marvin Elder, 100 Black Men representative, and Greenville Mayor Errick D. Simmons.
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Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben (center) is joined by the 2024- 2025 Choctaw Indian Princess Leilani Elyse Allen, members of the CRDE board, Pearl River Resprt associates and representatives from various charitable organizations in showcasing the first donation check.
Cash-out for good at Pearl River Resort
CHOCTAW — Silver Star, Golden Moon, and Bok Homa Casino continue their corporate philanthropy by giving back to Tribal programs. In March, the casino properties started a program
at their cash-out FABI kiosks that allowed for guests to donate the loose change from their winnings to one of the three Tribal programs: Choctaw Elderly Program, MBCI Boys & Girls Club, and the Choctaw Veterans Program. Over the past four months, from March to June, nearly $70,000 was collected due to the guests who chose to donate their extra change.
“Pearl River Resort’s decision to utilize the FABI kiosk donation program and return the donations made by our guests to these Tribal programs is truly amazing,” said Tribal Chief Cyrus Ben. “A donation like this can make a big difference
to a program. It allows them to assist their program participants with various operational needs. I know each of these programs is grateful for this donation and will put this additional income to great use for our youth, elderly, and veterans.”
When guests “cash out” at a gaming
machine, they receive a winnings ticket. They
can take this ticket to a FABI kiosk to redeem for cash. Instead of receiving the loose change, they now have the option to donate it. Kiosks at all three properties have this donation option from a total of 26 kiosks.
“Thanks to the incredible generosity of our guests, we have been able to give back to these programs,” said Sonny Johnson, Pearl River Resort president and CEO. “Your contributions help supplement these organizations, and we are deeply grateful. We encourage everyone to continue supporting these Tribal programs as they continue to provide services within the community.”
Over the four months the donation option has been available the total at each property donated is: $30,579.44 from Silver Star; $22,495.55 from Golden Moon; and $16,464.99 from Bok Homa. The first donation received by each program was $23,893.63 to the MBCI Boys & Girls Club, $23,258.30 to the Choctaw Elderly Program and $22,388.05 to the Choctaw Veterans Program. Moving forward, if donations stay consistent, each program can expect to receive on average a monthly donation of $5,795.
Blood Drive
Hard Rock Biloxi supports the American Red Cross in many ways, including donating space several times a year for community blood drives. Employees at the Biloxi property are also encouraged to give blood during the drives and
when doing so are entered into drawings to win prizes. Most recently, Mallory McCardle, internal audit, donated blood and won a gift certificate to Ben & Jerry’s.
Helping Habitat
Hollywood Gulf Coast leadership spent a day volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Five members of the steering committee worked to beautify a new build that will soon be called home for a family in Bay St. Louis. Participating in the volunteer day were Mandy Ladner, vice president of human resources; Kyle Widdows, vice president of marketing; General Manager and Vice President Barry Regula; Michael Huckins, vice president of hospitality; and Arlene Steele, vice president of finance.