SugarHouse Casino Gives Annual $1 Million Charity Donation to Penn Treaty SSD

SugarHouse Casino has presented its annual $1 million contribution to the Penn Treaty Special Services District during the Penn Treaty SSD Community Service Awards on October 1. Since 2009, Penn Treaty SSD has received a yearly contribution from SugarHouse Casino and has distributed the money to benefit residents of Olde Richmond, Fishtown, South Kensington and Northern Liberties.

The Penn Treaty SSD uses the casino funds to sponsor community activities and make physical improvements to parks and other infrastructure as well as to provide financial assistance to deserving local groups.

“As a proud community partner, SugarHouse is honored to continue working with the Penn Treaty SSD. The organization has been instrumental in improving our surrounding communities, and we’re honored to contribute to its mission,” Rob Long, general manager of SugarHouse Casino said.

At the cheque presentation ceremony, Penn Treaty SSD honoured three individuals and the Kensington Soccer Club for their outstanding service benefiting the neighbourhoods surrounding the casino. Recognised were Matt Ruben, president of Northern Liberties Neighbors Association; Bea Rider, Green Streets coordinator of Olde Richmond Civic Association; and Pat Cain, who was honoured posthumously as founder of We Care Soccer Camp. All three have volunteered countless hours with their respective organisations.

“We’re honored to recognize these leaders and organizations in the community, who have spent countless hours making our neighborhoods a better place to live. We’d also like to thank SugarHouse Casino for its ongoing support and commitment,” Rick Angeli, Board Chairman of Penn Treaty SSD said.