Page 19 - Mississippi/Louisiana Gaming News - Winter, 2022

Contributions & Donations
Toy Giveaway
Harlow’s Casino Resort and Spa in Greenville contributed to the annual Christmas Toy Giveaway in Greenville’s Ward 6. The event is sponsored by Greenville Mayor Errick Simmons and State Senator Derrick Simmons. Mayor Simmons
(left) is pictured with Zinnia Howze-Wince with The Salvation Army, and Roscoe N. Greene, Harlow’s president and general manager.
Adopting Angels
Gold Strike team members helped spread holiday cheer throughout the Mid- South,
adopting 56 angels through Sacred Heart Southern Missions’ Angel Tree program. Employees, including LaTrecia Roper (above), administrative assistant, donated and wrapped gifts for local families in need. At Beau Rivage, an additional 50 angels were adopted by employees.
Holiday Meals
Hard Rock Biloxi donated 25 spiral- cut hams to Loaves & Fishes to assist with holiday meals. Loaves & Fishes is a nonprofit organization that serves breakfast and lunch to those in need in the community. The hams were perfect for the holiday season.
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Bringing Joy
Golden Nugget Biloxi partnered with Jackson County CASA to bring holiday joy to 30 foster children. Employees purchased bicycles, toys, clothing and more to ensure Christmas was extra special for the children. “This marked the seventh year we have been involved in this program, which is a favorite among our employees and management teams,” said General Manager Chett Harrison. Pictured are (from left) Bill Gregory, Scott King, Leslie Barfield, Suzanne Orfanakos, Brian Chennault, Michelle Cobbins, Stephanie Utesch, Sydney Hatcher, John Steckelberg, Jody Miles and Robert Clifton.
Secret Santas
Treasure Bay partnered with the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence to purchase gifts for the families staying at the shelter during the holidays. Crewmembers were generous with donations that included clothing, games, toys, school supplies and household items. All were delivered in time for Christmas. Pictured are Treasure Bay employees (from left) Michelle Russell, Casey Emery, Shannon Boyle, Marilyn Mohler, Chuck Stewart, Lindsey Catchot, Ashley Toth, Jamie Miller, Darrell Hathorne and Zach Martindell.
First Responders Lunch
In the spirit of the holidays, Bally’s Vicksburg team members prepared and delivered Christmas lunches to first responders in the city. Managers brought the holiday meals to those at the Vicksburg Police Department, Vicksburg Fire Department, the Warren County Sheriff’s Department and the 911 Call Center.
Food And Gift Donation
Riverwalk Casino Hotel held its
annual food and gift drive right before the holidays. Non-perishable food items and toys were collected and donated to The Salvation Army in Vicksburg.