ELK GROVE–– Sky River Casino is thrilled to announce the winners of its 3rd Annual Wreaths of Hope, a holiday program that celebrates creativity, community spirit, and giving back. Sky River Casino initially committed $15,000 to local nonprofits but in the holiday spirit of giving, surprised participants by adding $10,000 more, donating a total of $25,000 to these deserving organizations.
Sky River Rewards members voted on their favorite decorated 48” wreaths throughout December 2024, which were displayed across the casino. An incredible 48,000 votes were cast, showcasing the community’s passion for supporting local causes during the holiday season.
The 2024 Wreaths of Hope competition showcased 10 deserving nonprofits from the Elk Grove and Sacramento County community. Each organization received $2,000 for participating, doubling the original donation amount. The top three winners, earning the most votes, received additional cash prizes to further support their missions:
- First Place – Paws for a Purpose ($2,500 prize)
- Second Place – Cosumnes Firefighters Community Support Foundation ($1,500 prize)
- Third Place – Elk Grove Food Bank ($1,000 prize)
The local nonprofits that participated in this year’s program include Asian Resources Inc., Chicks in Crisis, Cosumnes Firefighters Community Support Foundation, Elk Grove Food Bank, End of Watch Fund, Paws for a Purpose, Project R.I.D.E., Runnin’ with Rhett, Senior Center of Elk Grove and Wilton Animal Rescue.
"Sky River Casino is dedicated to supporting our community throughout the year, and the Wreaths of Hope program is our special way to give back during the holiday season," said Michael J. Facenda, President of Sky River Casino. "This year, we were thrilled to surprise the participating nonprofits with an additional $10,000 in donations, recognizing the incredible impact they have on our community. We also appreciate our Sky River Rewards members for taking the time to vote and show their support for these incredible causes."
A special awards ceremony and check presentation was held earlier today when the winners were announced. For more information, please visit www.SkyRiver.com.
About Sky River Casino
Sky River Casino was built by Wilton Rancheria in partnership with Boyd Gaming Corporation, which is managing the property for the Tribe. The casino opened in August 2022 and includes 100,000 sq ft of gaming, 2,100 slot machines, 80 table games, and 18 elevated restaurants, bars, and lounge destinations. To learn more about the casino and/or future expansion plans currently underway, please visit www.SkyRiver.com.