Valley Forge Casino Resort Announces Holiday Giving Initiatives to Support Local Non-profits and Families in Need

Community-focused efforts include annual Trees of Hope Competition, Toys for Tots collection, and food drive for Upper Merion Community Cupboard

KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (November 18, 2024) – Valley Forge Casino Resort (VFCR), a premier gaming and entertainment hub in the greater Philadelphia region, has announced its annual holiday giving initiatives, supporting local non-profits and community organizations. This season, VFCR will host multiple charitable events, including the popular Trees of Hope fundraiser, a Toys for Tots collection, and a food and supply drive to benefit the Upper Merion Community Cupboard. These efforts underscore VFCR’s ongoing commitment to strengthening the community by providing essential resources to those in need.

“Valley Forge Casino Resort is committed to giving back to the community we call home,” said Ron Bailey, Vice President and General Manager of Valley Forge Casino Resort. “The holidays are a perfect time to celebrate and amplify these efforts, ensuring that our local non-profits and families receive essential resources. Through Trees of Hope and our ongoing partnerships with Toys for Tots and the Upper Merion Community Cupboard, we aim to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our neighbors.”

These events come after Boyd Gaming granted VFCR $25,000 to support local charitable organizations in October of this year. VFCR proudly contributed $10,000 each to Orion Communities and Upper Merion Community Cupboard, along with $5,000 to YWCA Tri-County Area, all of whom work year-round to support members of the Montgomery County community. Photos from those check presentations can be found here, credited to HughE Dillon. The upcoming giving initiatives include:

Trees of Hope

Leading up to the holiday season, Valley Forge Casino Resort will participate in the Boyd Gaming ‘Trees of Hope’, which invites local non-profits to decorate Christmas trees at the resort and have the community vote for their favorite. The 1st place winner will receive a $2,500 donation check, the 2nd place winner will receive a $1,500 donation check, and the 3rd place winner will receive a $1,000 donation check. Additionally, VFCR supplied $100 to each non-profit to buy supplies and decorations.

Charities participating in this year’s Trees of Hope are:

YWCA Tri-County Area
Alzheimer’s Association of Delaware Valley
Be ReZilient
Laurel House
Citizen Advocacy
Orion Communities

Key voting details and dates are as follows:

Nov. 25: Voting begins on property
Nov. 26: Voting begins online. To vote, follow this link.
Dec. 11: Voting Ends. Votes will be tallied, and winners will be identified by Dec. 16
Dec. 19 @ 11am: Check presentation for all winners
Toys for Tots and Food Drive

In addition to Trees of Hope, Valley Forge Casino Resort will serve as a host site for Central Montgomery and Chester County’s Toys for Tots initiative, where guests and team members can donate new toys for children in need. VFCR is also collecting food and essential household items for the Upper Merion Community Cupboard, including baby wipes, cereal, canned fruits, peanut butter, shelf-stable milk, and paper towels. Additional items such as pasta, rice, juice boxes, and snacks are welcome, helping local families maintain nutritious and fulfilling meals during the holiday season.

Valley Forge Casino Resort is committed to making the holiday season brighter for families across the greater Philadelphia area, championing local organizations that make a lasting impact in the community.

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About Valley Forge Casino Resort
As the region’s only full-amenity gaming resort, Valley Forge Casino Resort, a property of Boyd Gaming Corporation, features a 36,000 square-foot gaming floor with 850 slot machines and 50 table games, the FanDuel Sportsbook, plus over 100,000 square feet of meeting, conference and banquet facilities as well as two luxury hotel towers with 445 rooms. The property also presents six dining options, live entertainment and an exciting nightlife scene. This unique hospitality experience is located conveniently on the Main Line, just two miles from the King of Prussia Mall and easily accessible from Philadelphia and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information, visit www.vfcasino.com and connect on Facebook, X and Instagram.

Founded in 1975, Boyd Gaming Corporation is a leading geographically diversified operator of 28 gaming entertainment properties in 11 states. The Company is committed to advancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives that positively impact the Company’s stakeholders and communities.