‘Rivers Gives’ Volunteers Host Post-Memorial Day Cookout for Veterans at Veterans Place

‘Rivers Gives’ Volunteers Host Post-Memorial Day Cookout for Veterans at Veterans Place
Rivers Casino Team Members to prepare meals and honor local veterans

Continuing its monthly community outreach efforts, the Rivers Gives team from Rivers Casino Pittsburgh will assist in hosting a special post-Memorial Day cookout for veterans at Veterans Place of Washington Boulevard on Wednesday, May 27, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

During the celebratory event, casino volunteers will operate the grill, prepare fresh vegetables and help create a festive and welcoming setting for those who served. Additionally, Team Members will prepare to-go hoagies for veterans unable to attend the event in person.

Veterans Place is a Pittsburgh nonprofit organization dedicated to ending homelessness among U.S. military veterans throughout the region. The organization provides transitional housing, employment assistance, wellness resources and supportive services designed to help veterans regain stability and independence.

“We’re grateful to welcome the Rivers Gives team back to Veterans Place for this meaningful day of service,” said Jessica Gilmore, director of operations and development at Veterans Place. “This cookout is a wonderful way to honor and celebrate our veterans while fostering a sense of community and appreciation for their service.”

Founded in 1996, Veterans Place provides support to veterans transitioning from homelessness to stable housing and aims to connect at-risk veterans with resources that support long-term success and community engagement.

“Following Memorial Day, this volunteer project provides an opportunity for our Team Members to personally thank and celebrate local veterans through food, fellowship and community service,” said Dr. Rahmon Hart, director of community relations at Rivers Casino Pittsburgh. “Rivers Casino remains proud to support the important mission of Veterans Place and the brave men and women who have served our country.”

Rivers Gives is the casino’s long-running community outreach program in which Team Members report to work at a local nonprofit instead of on the gaming floor.

For more information about Rivers Casino, please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh. If you’re interested in connecting with Rivers Casino’s Rivers Gives team, please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh/Community.

About Rivers Casino Pittsburgh

Rivers Casino Pittsburgh, located on the city’s North Shore and open 24/7, is one of Western Pennsylvania’s premier gaming and entertainment destinations. Rivers offers over 1,900 slot machines, 89 table games, 24 hybrid gaming seats, and a 26-table poker room, which holds the record for the largest bad beat jackpot in U.S. history (over $1.2 million). Home of BetRivers Sportsbook, Pittsburgh’s first and only licensed sportsbook, Rivers is the spot for any and all sports fans and bettors. Other amenities include a diverse lineup of eight distinct bars and restaurants, including Martorano’s Prime, the Italian-American steakhouse by celebrity cook Steve Martorano, and a 25,000-square-foot, second-level Event Center that hosts concerts, weddings, and more. Guests of The Landing Hotel adjacent to the casino have immediate access to the gaming floor. For additional information and current offerings, please visit RiversCasino.com/Pittsburgh.

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