Be part of building better

Join Mardi Gras Casino & resort each month as we choose a new program, event or initiative that benefits the community through our Game Changer donations.

Community - GameChanger Logo

Give today. Change tomorrow.

Ready to make a real impact? The team at Mardi Gras Casino & Resort is asking you, our valued guests, to consider donating to Heart + Hand Outreach Ministries. Heart + Hand Outreach Ministries is the mission project of the Midland South District of the West Virginia Annual Conference. They partner with most of the churches in their service areas to improve the living conditions of those in need.

Our network of Lucky North® Club properties is also conducting corresponding drives in other U.S. cities. Change starts here, with your generous donation. Thank you for your generosity.

GAME CHANGER GIVING

$78,794.12

Raised Thru 8/31/2024

Our work in the community

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort’s Giving Back to the Community Program was created to help foster positive community development and initiatives. Organizations may apply to receive grants to go toward a program, event or other initiative that benefits the community, its citizens and the population which the organization serves. Recipients will be chosen based on organizational needs, goals and presence in the community. Mardi Gras Casino & Resort’s Grant Committee will meet monthly to decide on grant recipients.

Funding guidelines

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort will not donate to the following

  • National fundraising campaigns
  • Political, fraternal or military organizations or initiatives
  • Organizations which promote a discriminatory or racist agenda
  • Individual or commercial pursuits

Publicity Agreement

Recipients of grant dollars may be asked to participate in any or all of the following:

  • Story about grant in Mardi Gras Casino & Resort newsletter and website
  • Post on Mardi Gras Casino & Resort’s Facebook and Twitter about grant
  • Letter to Mardi Gras Casino & Resort board members and customer database about donation
  • Sponsor a press event to present the grant check

Download Application

Community - Check for Nitro Fire Dept for the sum of $4,500

Community - Check for United Way for the sum of $5,600

Community - Check for Hansford for the sum of $2,600

Community - Check for Dunbar Institute for the sum of $2,700

Community - Check for Heart and Hand for the sum of $1,900

Community - Check for Alban Art Center for the sum of $2,700