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Rock Casino Northern Indiana Donates $25K to Salvation Army of Lake County

Gary, IN (May 4, 2023) Today, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana donated $25,000 to the Salvation Army of Lake County Indiana. At a special ceremony, Matt Schuffert, President of Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana presented Captain Amanda Keene, Corps Officer in charge of the Gary-Merrillville Community Center with an oversized check for $25,000. The funds will support programs and services provided by the community center including the Pathway of Hope initiative that helps recipients build a future by connecting them to additional support services such as job training, housing options, health services, childcare and education.

According to Schuffert, “Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is proud to partner with The Salvation Army of Lake County. They make a huge impact to the community, and we want to see that continue.”

“We are truly blessed to be receiving these funds today,” said Captain Keene. “We are especially grateful for a partner that has been helping us year after year.”

The Gary-Merrillville Corps Community Center provides rent, utilities and food assistance to those who are at risk of homelessness and hunger. The center also provides summer and after-school programs for local children, youth activities, as well as support services for women and seniors.

About Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana:

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s $300 Million casino and entertainment destination opened to the public on May 14, 2021. Hard Rock’s premier 200,000-square foot entertainment complex features over 1300 slots and 80 table games. It’s five food venues include Hard Rock Café, Council Oak Steaks and Seafood, YOUYU Noodle Bar, Fresh Harvest and Constand Grind Coffee Shop. It also features a retail shop and will soon be home to a 1,954-seat Hard Rock Live performance venue.

On Thursday, May 4, Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana presented an oversized check for $25,000 to the Salvation Army of Lake County at their Gary-Merrillville Corps Community Center.

About The Salvation Army of Lake County:

The Salvation Army of Lake County’s Gary-Merrillville Community Center provides many programs and services to benefit individuals and families who live in Gary, Indiana, the Town of Merrillville and surrounding Communities. Doing the most good for neighbors in need, The Salvation Army of Lake County helps to make life-changing differences to families without food to eat, those threatened with foreclosures or eviction from their homes, children without a safe place to play and so much more. The Gary-Merrillville Corps Community Center is located at 4800 Harrison Street in Gary.