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Southland helps Good Neighbor Love Center
Non-profit provides food and utility assistance to low-income families
WEST MEMPHIS — Southland Casino Racing recently presented a big check for $46,427 to The Good Neighbor Love Center, a non-profit organization emergency resource center that supplies food and utility assistance to low-income families in the community of West Memphis, Arkansas.
The campaign is part of parent company Delaware North’s Game Changer initiative across its gaming properties in the United States, with the goal of making a positive change in those local communities.
For guests of the gaming venue, it’s as easy as dropping off and gifting the change that’s left on a slot voucher or racing ticket at wishing wells, located throughout the casino floor.
“We have a deep appreciation for the work that the Good Neighbor Love Center does to supply food and utility assistance to low-income families in our community,” said David Wolf, general manager and president of Southland Casino Racing. “And to take it a step further – it’s wonderful to know that we are a part of something even larger, as patrons of other gaming venues within our company’s U.S.
Pictured left to right: Jason Guidry, Southland Casino Racing assistant general manager; Jacqueline Cannon, Good Neighbor Love Center director; and Neki Catron, Southland Casino Racing community engagement manager.
portfolio are helping those in need within their respective communities.”
“I am very grateful. This donation will allow our center to expand programs and services to low-income families in our community. It will take us a long way,” said Jacqueline Cannon, director of Good Neighbor Love Center.
All proceeds of Delaware North’s Game Changer campaign are provided to local organizations focused on creating positive community impact within each participating location. Since September of 2020, the Game Changer program at Southland has raised over $243,000 for the local community.
Southland Casino aids tornado relief efforts
WEST MEMPHIS — Southland Casino Racing recently presented a check for $20,000 to the American Red Cross to assist with disaster relief for tornado survivors in Northeast Arkansas. The Red Cross is dedicated to helping victims of disaster and providing programs and services that help communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
“We were deeply saddened by the destruction our neighboring communities endured during the December tornados. Our leadership quickly jumped into action to identify ways we could assist our surrounding communities impacted by these storms. Two days after the storms, we were able to send 9,000 bottles of water to the City of Leachville, Arkansas. On a larger scale, we knew partnering with the American Red Cross would help alleviate some of the devastation these families are having to experience,” said David Wolf, general manager and president of Southland Casino Racing.
Pictured left to right: Jeff Strang, Southland Casino Racing marketing director; Summer Alexander, Red Cross Tennessee Region regional philanthropy officer; Neki Catron, Southland Casino Racing community engagement manager; and Jason Guidry, Southland Casino Racing assistant general manager.
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