Nine team members from Georgian Downs volunteered on December 3rd with the Habitat for Humanity Build Day. The volunteers donated their time on Saturday from 9AM – 3PM to help with the building of a three unit townhouse for three families in Barrie. They insulated the basements of all three units.
Georgian Downs had several team members volunteer to enter and participate in the Innisfil Santa parade. We’re PROUD to highlight our teams from across Canada participating in local community events.
Chances Chilliwack presented Chilliwack RCMP with a $2,000 donation to contribute to the Memorial they are building for fallen members in Chilliwack. Chances Chilliwack is PROUD to support the work that the local RCMP does to help keep the Chilliwack community safe.
Liz Yeung from our Chances Maple Ridge team is a regular volunteer with The Navy League Cadet program. Through her work and involvement, Liz has created a positive impact and is a role model for youth in North Vancouver and across BC. To reward and recognize her efforts through the PROUD volunteer recognition program, Great Canadian donated $500 on Liz’s behalf to The Navy League Cadets.
In the spirit of giving, our Chances Chilliwack team donated $1,000 to The Stó:lō Nation Christmas Hamper Fund!
On Friday, November 25, River Rock hosted the 6th Annual Richmond Christmas Fund Toy Drive in partnership with Richmond Cares Richmond Gives. The event collected unwrapped toys and donations to help brighten the holiday season for families and children in need. To kick things up a notch and make the day a memorable one, Richmond RCMP challenged River Rock to the popular and viral Mannequin Challenge, which they completed once the toy drive wrapped up! Check out the video on River Rock’s Twitter page: @riverrockcasino
Our Shorelines Slots at Kawartha Downs team supported Bras Around the World and Canadian Cancer Society Peterborough division by donating $1 per bra hung on the building up to $8,000.
Our Hard Rock team was happy to celebrate the unveiling of the new Coquitlam Search and Rescue truck! Hard Rock proudly supports all of the work the volunteer search and rescue organization does for the community.
With the help of the Elements team and the Mayor of Surrey, $10,000 was donated to Options Community Services to help them build a new shelter for those who are homeless or who are at risk of being homeless.
Before their work shifts started, members from our Elements team volunteered at Sources BC Food Bank . The mission of Sources BC Food Bank is to provide nutritious food and support to community members in need. It also exists to raise awareness about poverty and involve the community in solutions.