Gate City Casino Contributes over $143,900 to Support The Granite YMCA
January 29, 2025Gate City Casino Contributes over $143,900 to Support The Granite YMCA
On Wednesday, January 22, 2025, Gate City Casino, located in Nashua, contributed $143,996.88 to The Granite YMCA through their Charitable Giving Program. The funds were earmarked for The Granite YMCA from December 23 - 31, 2024.
Michele Sheppard, CEO of The Granite YMCA, said, "We are extremely grateful to the Gate City Casino for the partnership and this extraordinary contribution. Being one of the recipients of gaming proceeds here in New Hampshire will go a long way in impacting our youth and family programs throughout our local branches."
In accordance with the Racing and Charitable Gaming Division of the New Hampshire Lottery Commission, Gate City Casino, which is owned and operated by hospitality and entertainment company Delaware North, contributes a portion of all gaming proceeds to a 501(3)(c) non-profit licensed with the New Hampshire Lottery Commission.
"Our team at Gate City Casino is proud of how we support vital organizations such as The Granite YMCA in their efforts to positively impact the community," said Andrew Gentile, General Manager of Gate City Casino.
Pictured Left to Right: Giovanna Bonilla, Director of Partnerships, Gate City Casino; Jessica Riendeau, Director of Annual Giving and Impact; Michele Sheppard, CEO, The Granite YMCA; Lisa Bernard, Director of Strategies and Partnerships, The Granite YMCA; Brian Smith, Assistant General Manager, Gate City Casino; and Andrew Gentile, General Manager, Gate City Casino.
About The Granite YMCA
As one of the state’s longest standing and most enduring non-profits, The Granite YMCA focuses on youth development, healthy living, social responsibility, and family strengthening. Across the state, its seven branches and two overnight camps, engages 30,000 men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to improve their health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. In 2024, The Granite YMCA provided financial assistance and free services valued at over $1.6 million to 12,937 individuals. To learn more, please visit www.graniteymca.org.
