Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge

Today we held our Cash in on Kindness quarterly guest collection initiative presentation. In April, the Conservation Resource Alliance - CRA received $4,427.46 to support their efforts to improve Michigan's waterways, preserve the wilderness, and protect wildlife as part of Earth Month. In May, in honor of National Cancer Research Month, the Leelanau County Cancer Foundation received $4,789.71 to help local cancer patients with expenses such as mortgage and rent payments, utilities, childcare, insurance, and more. Lastly, in recognition of June being National Adopt a Cat Month, Just Cats, Inc. received $5,267.07 to continue their work in re-homing pets when necessary and supporting local shelters and human societies during overflow situations. We want to express our gratitude to all the generous donors who contributed their spare change to make a positive impact in our community.

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Our Cash in on Kindness monthly guest collection initiative presented $4,625.32 to Leelanau Children's Center to provide center-based care for preschoolers, with an emphasis on early relationships, early experiences, child-initiated play-based learning, and community partnerships. Leelanau Children’s Center is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides high-quality, early childhood educational programs and advocates for children, parents, and families. From its inception in 1976 as a playgroup, LCC has grown to participate in Michigan’s Great Start to Quality program and is among the top 3% of preschools in the state rated as “Demonstrating the Highest Level of Quality”. Thank you to our generous March players who donated their change for a change for the better in our community!

Our Cash in on Kindness monthly guest collection initiative presented $4,166.38 to Step Up Northern Michigan to make a difference in the lives of the at-risk youth in our community.     45% of the students in the Grand Traverse Region are experiencing food insecurity. Step Up Northern Michigan supports 6 local food pantries located in our area schools through their partnerships with Food Rescue and  the Northwest Food Coalition to ensure they have access to food daily, as well as personal hygiene products, clothing, essential needs, and help with employment and living skills.    Thank you to our generous February players who donated their change for a change for the better in our community! #nonprofit #community #traversecity #atriskyouth

Our Cash in on Kindness program is making a HUGE difference in our community thanks to YOUR help! 💞 Today, Grand Traverse Resort and Casinos presented J&S Hamburg South Airport with a check in the amount of $3,481.74 to assist with the McQueers family's Project Feed The Kids to help fight food insecurities in our community. #projectfeedthekids #communityoutreach #LeelanauSandsCasino #TurtleCreekCasino #fightinghunger

During the month of November, as part of our Pints for Patriots initiative, coordinated by our Cash in On Kindness Program, Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos allocated a portion of their proceeds from all draft beer sales and selected food specials to Goodwill Northern Michigan’s Patriot Place. This week we were honored to award a total of $4,522.50 to this organization to support funding toward assisting local area Veterans experiencing homelessness. We want to thank everyone who contributed to help make these amazing efforts possible! We couldn’t have done this without your help! Fun Fact: Over $12,000 in draft beers were raised in salute and support for this initiative.

This week Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos were thrilled to present a check in the amount of $3,998.86 to Charlie Golf One toward their mission of providing supportive housing to area Veterans. This contribution was made possible through our Cash in on Kindness guest collection initiative at both Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel and Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge. Thank you to everyone who made this possible. Details about this program: https://lnkd.in/gQRM36Nu

Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos is proud to partner with NW Michigan Marine Toys For Tots to help make a difference in our community! This December, patrons are encouraged to donate unpackaged toys valued at $10 or more to Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel or Leelanau Sands Casino & Lodge for their chance to win a share of $10,000! Visit our website for details! 🎁 https://bit.ly/40Y7sQm

This week Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos presented a check in the amount of $5,044.30 to the Women's Resource Center, to help protect, shelter, and empower people impacted by domestic and sexual violence. THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this donation possible. Learn more about how you can make a change with your spare change: https://bit.ly/32g2cuh

Cash in on Kindness is making a difference in our community thanks to YOUR help! This week, Grand Traverse Resort & Casinos presented a check in the amount of $5,211.72 to Hospice of Michigan, to assist with making quality end-of-life care accessible with the highest level of compassionate and personalized care for all our community members and their families. THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this contribution possible. Learn more about our Cash in on Kindness program: https://bit.ly/3G2k8v8