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Contributions & Donations
Bridge For Life Walk
Scarlet Pearl Casino Resort was a sponsor of the 11th annual Bridge for Life HIV-AIDS Walk hosted by the South Mississippi Aids Task Force. A team from Scarlet Pearl also participated in the December walk.
Hunger-Homeless Meals
Hard Rock Hotel
& Casino Biloxi partnered with Back Bay Mission to provide a Thanksgiving meal to those in the community who are in need, including homeless individuals and those dealing with food insecurities. This
was the 15th year the Biloxi property has provided the Hunger-Homeless Meal. For the safety of the guests who came to receive their meal, the food was prepared on property in to-go containers then served at the mission. More than 300 meals were served.
Serving At The Mission
Bally’s Vicksburg served a holiday lunch at the River City Rescue Mission, a place where those in need can get a hot meal. After lunch, Bally’s team members helped clean and organize the pantry and kitchen. Team members also did a maintenance check of the walk- in freezer.
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Holiday Feast
Beau Rivage’s culinary team showed gratitude to the Biloxi Fire Department by preparing a traditional holiday feast for those who were working over the holiday. Preparing turkey with all the trimmings for the firefighters is an annual tradition for the food and beverage department.
School Donation
WaterView Casino Hotel made a $500 donation to Micah’s Mission Schools for its Sponsor A
Student program. The school is a hybrid learning and resource center for students with and without disabilities, and has a goal to help fund every student that needs their services.
Community Giving
Harlow’s Casino Resort and Spa made several community donations, including funds to support the Boys & Girls Club of Washington County. Along with $2,200 given to the Boys & Girls Club (right), Harlow’s donated $1,000 to The Salvation Army Christmas fund (left), $1,000 to the Fannie Lou Hamer Cancer Foundation and $500 to Transformation Ministries. Harlow’s President and General Manager Roscoe N. Greene is pictured making the various donations.