40 FAMILIES IN THERMAL’S DURO TRAILER PARK TO GET COMPLETE CHRISTMAS FROM EMPLOYEES OF SPOTLIGHT 29 CASINO

Putting the spotlight on the true spirit of giving, employees from Spotlight 29 Casino have collected money and items to give Christmas to 40 needy area families who would otherwise have nothing. Employees have collected gifts, toiletries and food, and will deliver the bounty, along with a huge decorated Christmas tree, to the families of the Duro Trailer Park in Thermal on Monday, December 19.

WHO:

40 needy area families and the employees of Spotlight 29 Casino

WHAT:

Caravan of casino employees bringing large decorated tree, gifts and food

WHEN:

Monday, December 19, load-in on property at 9:30 a.m.;

Arrive at park approximately 10:30 a.m.

WHERE:

Load-in at Spotlight 29 Casino, 46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella

Deliver to 68-800 Pierce St. (State Highway 195), Thermal

PHOTOS:

Large number of employees packing items, families receiving gifts, large decorated tree

BYTES:

Interview available with Thomas Dullien, Spotlight 29 HR director

Spanish language interview available with Marissa Ramirez, HR administrative assistant

411:

Since 2002, Spotlight 29 Casino’s “Adopt a Family” holiday program has been assisting needy families across the valley. What started as assisting eight families has grown this year to 40 families. Families in need were identified by the Catholic Church’s Community Outreach Program.

Paul Speirs

Steinbeck Communications

P: 702-413-4278

F: 702-233-3492

E: paulspeirs@cox.net