Rivers Casino to participate in ‘beautification’ efforts for military and first responders

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Employees of Rivers Casino and its parents company, Rush Street Gaming, are giving back to first responders and military both nationally and locally.

On Thursday, all five Rivers Casino locations across four states participate in the company’s second annual Rivers Gives Day of Service. This includes casinos in Portsmouth, Virginia, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Des Plaines, Illinois (Chicago area) and Schenectady, New York.

Volunteers are going to veterans’ service centers or first responder organizations to participate in “facility enhancement and beautification efforts, such as groundskeeping and cleanups.”

The employees not sent are staying at the casinos to assemble care packages. Financial contributions to local veterans and first responder nonprofits are also expected.

“Rivers Casino is proud to honor the heroes in our local communities on Rivers Gives Day and year-round, whether they’ve served in the military or arrive first on the scene during emergencies,” said Tim Drehkoff, CEO of Rivers Casino and Rush Street Gaming. “We admire their bravery, and we’re grateful for their service.”

Rivers Casino and Rush Street Gaming annually contribute approximately $14 million to local nonprofit partners and various community groups, a release states.

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