These May gifts mark $25,000 donated to Asian American community organizations in 2022.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races today announced charitable contributions to five nonprofit organizations throughout the month of May to highlight Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Reaching beyond its home location, the casino chose organizations based in and/or serving Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C. So far this year, the Charles Town resort has donated $25,000 to Asian American community organizations impacting the region.
Penn National Gaming’s DE&I mission statement reads: Diversity is critical to helping us attract and retain the talent needed to advance our business and create outstanding guest experiences at our properties across the country. We welcome and value customers and team members of all backgrounds and are committed to creating both a workforce reflective of the local markets, and a supplier base that promotes an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and empowerment.
In 2020, the Penn National Gaming established the Penn Diversity Committee, aimed at helping put the company’s long-standing stance on diversity, equity, and inclusion into action.
Penn National Gaming supports organizations in its communities that promote equality, justice, diversity, and inclusion through direct donations, and by encouraging team members to volunteer their time and energy to help underrepresented and disadvantaged individuals. Eight percent of all Penn team members identify as Asian Americans.
“We are proud to support the impact made by these wonderful organizations. Diversity is integral to our company, both as customers and as employees, and we will continue to show our appreciation of all cultures in meaningful ways,” said Scott Saunders, general manager of Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races.
Check are being presented to the following organizations:
- Asian American Center of Frederick (AACF) – Frederick, Md.
- Asian American Leadership Empowerment and Development (AALEAD) – D.C., Rockville, Md., Annandale, Va.
- Chinese Culture and Community Service Center, Inc. (CCACC) – Gaithersburg, Md.
- Maryland Vietnamese Mutual Association (MVMA) – Silver Spring, Md.
- International Coalition for Good Health and Good Friends (ICGHGF) – Knightdale, N.C.
The casino also made April donations to the following nonprofit organizations:
- Korean-American Grocers & Licensed Beverage Association of Maryland (KAGRO) – Baltimore
- In Wave (NCKoreafest.com )- Clayton, N.C.
Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races recently partnered with Old Town Fairfax Business Association as the title sponsor of the 2nd annual Asian Festival on Main in Fairfax, Virginia, that took place on Sunday, May 15. The festival’s goal is to create camaraderie and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month through food, education, arts & crafts, and entertainment.
Additionally, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races will be hosting a Fashion Gala International Night, featuring Vietnamese stars ĐàmVĩnhHưng, So Sopheak, Peihong, and many more. The event will be Sunday, June 26, and Mychoice cardholders can attend the event for free! For more information about the night and how to obtain tickets, please contact an Asian Executive Host or visit https://www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com/
ABOUT HOLLYWOOD CASINO AT CHARLES TOWN RACES
Conveniently located about a one-hour drive from the Baltimore and DC beltways, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races is a world-class resort destination, offering visitors a truly Las Vegas-style experience. The casino resort offers a wide variety of slot machines, and table games, a Barstool Sportsbook with odds-display monitors, 40 televisions and a three-sided jumbotron with a 250” LED screen on each side for viewing the best games and both live and simulcast Thoroughbred horse racing in a safe, easy to get to and hassle-free environment. Amenities include a luxury hotel, live music venue, and award-winning dining options, including the Final Cut Steakhouse. A Penn National Gaming property, Hollywood Casino at Charles Town Races hosts 2.4 million annual visitors and is the region’s pre-eminent gaming and entertainment destination. For more information, visit: www.hollywoodcasinocharlestown.com.
