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June 18 – River Rock helps organize opening event for Sharing Farm’s new barn

With the help of its community’s fundraising efforts, The Sharing Farm now has a new barn called Mary’s Barn, named after one of the founders of the organization. The Sharing Farm grows fresh, local and healthy produce for Richmond families in need, and is run by community members. As a long-time supporter of The Sharing Farm, River Rock helped to organize the grand opening of Mary’s Barn by providing finger foods and refreshments to the public as well as recruiting volunteers to help set up on the day of.

June 21 – River Rock supports Big Brothers as part of PROUD challenge

From May 16 to 31, team members at River Rock Casino Resort held a 50/50 and raffle draw as well as a clothing drive, with all proceeds benefiting Big Brothers of Greater Vancouver. During the two weeks the clothing drive was held, 26 garbage bags worth of clothes was collected which generated enough money to recruit, train and support three Big Brothers! The cheque for over $2,000 was presented to Big Brothers on June 21, 2016.

June 10 – CNB volunteers a Day of Caring with the United Way in support of Nazareth Homeless Shelter

On June 10th, the Casino New Brunswick team volunteered a Day of Caring with the United Way, and assisted with painting inside the House of Nazareth Homeless Shelter in Moncton. Pictured above are: (back row) Kelly Mangin, Director of Gaming, Jolaine Theriault, Marketing Manager, The United Way Coordinator (wearing a black sweater), Jeanine Chavarie, Director of HR & RG, (front row) Beth Hopkins, CFO and Kate MacDonald, Assistant General Manager. Missing from the photo is Craig Halverson, Director of Surveillance.

June 10 – Casino New Brunswick raises money for the animals at the Greater Moncton SPCA

Nicole McQuade, HR Training Coordinator and Susan Maxwell, Security Officer from Casino New Brunswick (wearing red t-shirts and holding the kittens) pose with members of the Greater Moncton SPCA, and the adorable kittens that are up for adoption. On June 10, 2016, the two CNB team members sold raffle tickets for a Leanne Rimes autographed Guitar. In total, $760 was raised for the SPCA. Well done!