Coeur d’Alene Casino continues giving tradition
WORLEY — A quarter here, a penny there — small change at Coeur d’Alene Casino is adding up to big giving to local charities. The new donation boxes, attached to ticket-redemption machines, collect small change donations and are making a big impact. Thanks to generous patrons the boxes have raised nearly $13,000.
The first charity selected to receive a contribution from the donation boxes is Newby-ginnings of North Idaho, Inc. The nonprofit “thrift store” in Post Falls provides necessities and essential household items to veterans, active military and their families at no cost. The store will receive a check for $12,897 from the Coeur Connections donation boxes. The boxes are now collecting donations for Spokane Humane Society.
Coeur d’Alene Casino has been busy the last several months. Through its charity initiative Coeur Connections, the casino has donated funds and manpower to Blessings Under the Bridge and participated in Tools 2 Schools.
Coeur d’Alene Casino employees recently volunteered their time at Blessings Under the Bridge, where they served food to the less fortunate. Each year the casino donates $10-15,000 in funds and event support, bringing in 30-40 employees to help serve nearly 500 people.
The property has been partnering with many of the same non-profits and fundraising initiatives for years. As a longtime partner, the property participated in the annual Tools 2 Schools backpack drive in August, donating $10,000 to provide backpacks filled with supplies to financially challenged students.
There is even more giving planned. This will be the sixth year Coeur d’Alene Casino will support breast cancer patients through the Kootenai Health Foundation. To date the casino has donated nearly $24,000. From Oct. 1 to 10 guests can donate $5 and get $5 Extra Play Cash. All donations will go to the Cancer Patient Support Fund for breast cancer patients.
Winter Blessing will return this winter celebrating the season, honoring traditions and giving thousands to charities and deserving individuals. Each year Coeur d’Alene Casino pledges $20,000 to individuals and non-profit organizations as part of its annual Winter Blessing. In recognition of especially hard times for many, the property increased that amount by $10,000 in 2020. The community is encouraged to nominate local charities and individuals. Twenty families will each receive $500, and 10 non-profit organizations in the Inland Northwest will each get $1,000. More details with dates and nominations deadlines will be announced.
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