RIVERS CASINO QUINTUPLES COMMUNITY IMPACT WITH ENTERPRISE-WIDE GIVING EVENT
Five Rivers Casinos in four states join forces for “Rivers Gives Day of Service 2023” on Oct. 17
PORTSMOUTH — Oct. 16, 2023 — Rivers Casino and its operating parent company Rush Street Gaming are honoring their host communities in the best possible way—with a synchronized celebration of community engagement.
On Oct. 17, more than 6,000 Team Members at Rivers Casino locations—in Pittsburgh, Pa.; Philadelphia, Pa.; Des Plaines, Ill. (Chicago area); Schenectady, N.Y.; and Portsmouth, Va.—will participate in “Rivers Gives Day of Service 2023.”
This combined initiative is a first for the company’s longstanding localized “Rivers Gives” program. Through Rivers Gives, each Rivers Casino annually contributes approximately 2,000 volunteer hours per property to local nonprofit partners. In addition to volunteerism, Rivers Gives is comprised of board service, donation drives, in-kind contributions and corporate giving.
Rivers Gives will increasingly focus on three imperatives to enhance the quality of life for its regional casino communities: health and human services; workforce development and economic opportunity; and supporting U.S. military and veterans.
In a coordinated effort designed to appreciate and uplift the cities that Rivers Casino respectively calls home, this week’s typical Tuesday workday will start differently. Team Members at each property, through voluntary signups, will report to a local health and wellness nonprofit organization instead of to the gaming floor.
Those casino volunteers will dedicate their time and energy to a wide array of assignments, from toy drops at local children’s hospitals, groundskeeping and cleanups at community health centers, to assembling care packages for cancer patients and more.
“Rivers Casino is committed to the health, well-being and economic vitality of the communities in which we operate and to those who have served our country,” said Tim Drehkoff, CEO of Rivers Casino and Rush Street Gaming. “By concentrating our efforts around these key areas, we expect to heighten our impact while continuing other community engagement initiatives throughout the year.”
Across their operating markets, Rivers Casino and Rush Street Gaming annually contribute approximately $14 million to local nonprofit partners and various community groups.
Rivers Casino Portsmouth Partners with Roc Solid Foundation, Bon Secours Community Health Hub, and the American Cancer Society
To kick off the celebration in Portsmouth, Rivers Gives will join forces with Roc Solid Foundation, an organization dedicated to bringing hope and joy to children battling cancer through the magic of play. Team Members will lend a hand organizing and cleaning the foundation’s warehouse facilities.
Rivers Gives will also support the Bon Secours Community Health Hub — a community outreach program in Hampton Roads that partners with community leaders to offer assistance as needed. Team Members will assemble between 300 and 400 health and hygiene care packages, and collect and donate canned food items which will be distributed locally to those in need through Bon Secours food pantry.
In addition to volunteer efforts and in-kind contributions, Rivers Casino Portsmouth will make a financial contribution to Edmarc Hospice for Children in the amount of $10,000.
Casino guests can also get in on the giving, thanks to a Rivers Gives collection box that will be prominently featured on the gaming floor. Rivers Casino Portsmouth will pass along any chips, uncashed slot vouchers or currency contributed to this month’s local nonprofit partner, the American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.
For Team Members who remain at the casino on Oct. 17, a community partner resource fair is planned. Select non-profit organizations will be on-site to educate Team Members about their mission and the resources they provide.
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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO PORTSMOUTH
Rivers Casino Portsmouth is a world-class destination — a $340 million local investment located along Victory Boulevard, south of I-264. As part of Portsmouth’s New Entertainment District, the complex currently features a full-service casino, poker room, BetRivers Sportsbook, event and conference venues, premier restaurants, and more. Rivers Casino Portsmouth is Virginia’s first permanent casino and the latest addition to Rush Street Gaming, one of the fastest-growing casino and entertainment companies in the country. Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates have developed and operate successful casinos in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Des Plaines, Illinois; and Schenectady, New York. All Rush Street Gaming casinos have been voted a “Best Place to Work” or “Top Workplace” by their Team Members.
For more information about Rivers Casino Portsmouth, including ongoing career opportunities, please visit RiversCasino.com.
MEDIA CONTACT
Kelli Webb
For Rivers Casino Portsmouth
kelliwebb@thekbdgroup.com
757.606.0281
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