RIVERS CASINOS PROMOTE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ALONGSIDE COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON SEPT. 17
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RIVERS CASINOS PROMOTE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ALONGSIDE COMMUNITY PARTNERS ON SEPT. 17
5 Rivers Casinos in 4 states in lockstep for annual “Rivers Gives Day of Service”
Philadelphia — Sept. 16, 2025 — The combined forces of Rivers Casinos and Rush Street Gaming will give a synchronized, localized lift to workforce development and economic opportunity on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Empowering individuals and small-business owners to drive personal, career and economic growth is the enterprisewide focus of this year’s “Rivers Gives Day of Service.”
To support this imperative, more than 6,000 Team Members from all five Rivers’ gaming properties, plus Rush Street’s Chicago HQ, will deploy in their respective operating markets. Select nonprofit community partners with this shared mission will see fleets of helpers from Rivers Casino arrive to volunteer on Wednesday.
Team Members will mobilize at Rivers Casinos in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Des Plaines, Illinois (Chicago area); Schenectady, New York; and Portsmouth, Virginia.
Additionally, various Rivers Casino property activations and information exchanges are planned systemwide, featuring content and guidance ranging from job readiness and tuition reimbursement to home buying, financial literacy and more.
“Rivers Gives” is Rush Street Gaming’s long-standing community outreach program. The key pillars of Rivers Gives are volunteerism, board service, donation drives, in-kind contributions and corporate giving. Through Rivers Gives, each Rivers Casino contributes thousands of volunteer hours to local nonprofit partners each year.
This is the third annual Rivers Gives Day of Service, during which each Rivers Casino coordinates its ongoing multifaceted community engagement programs in four different states. A unifying intention — such as workforce development and economic opportunity — is selected across all markets, and a plan is then activated throughout the entire organization.
“Rivers Casino is proud to support workforce development and economic opportunity in the communities we serve,” said Tim Drehkoff, CEO of Rivers Casino and Rush Street Gaming. “By partnering with local organizations, we’re helping individuals build careers, gain financial stability and create brighter futures for themselves and their families.”
After 2023’s inaugural year, Rush Street Gaming was inspired by its Team Members to make Rivers Gives Day of Service an annual event to demonstrate gratitude and to uplift its communities. In previous years, initiatives have supported military veterans and first responders as well as health and wellness nonprofits.
“Helping people realize their growth potential and achieve success is at the heart of what we do,” said Dawn Reynolds Pettit, chief human resources officer of Rush Street Gaming. “Doing great work in our communities is a priority 365 days per year, and on Rivers Gives Day of Service we celebrate that alignment.”
Across their operating markets, Rivers Casino and Rush Street Gaming annually contribute approximately $14 million to local nonprofit partners and various community groups.
Rivers Casino Philadelphia Partners with JEVS Human Services
For its day of service, Rivers Casino Philadelphia is expanding its long-standing partnership with JEVS Human Services, the region’s leading nonprofit in workforce development.
Team Members will take part in a hands-on horticulture project at Orleans Technical College, working alongside OTC students and JEVS Care at Home clients to maintain a garden. The project supports both nourishment and job-readiness skill-building for individuals pursuing employment.
At the casino in Fishtown, Rivers will host an on-site job fair in The Event Center specifically for JEVS clients, from 10 a.m. to noon. Team Members from various departments will speak about their career paths and share information on employment opportunities at the property.
Volunteers will also assemble care packages for job seekers, containing grooming essentials such as soap, shampoo, toothbrushes, toothpaste, shaving kits, washcloths and nail files.
In addition to the in-kind contributions of Team Members, Rivers Casino will make a financial contribution to JEVS of $10,000.
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ABOUT RIVERS CASINO PHILADELPHIA
Located along the Delaware River waterfront in Fishtown, Rivers Casino Philadelphia features more than 1,500 slots, 70 table games, 47 hybrid and automated gaming seats, a 28-table poker room and a designated sportsbook area for live sports betting. Dining options in the casino's Marketplace include Rita’s Italian Ice, Dunkin’, Sapore Slice and a grab-and-go deli. The casino also offers an array of distinctive restaurants and bars — among them are Sapore, a welcoming Italian kitchen; Mian, featuring authentic Asian cuisine; and FLIPT, which serves classic burgers and shakes. Guests can enjoy riverfront views, live performances in The Event Center, free parking and daily promotions and giveaways. Riversuites at The Battery is the casino’s luxury boutique hotel. For additional information and current offers, please visit RiversCasino.com/Philadelphia.
ABOUT RUSH STREET GAMING
Rush Street Gaming and its affiliates have developed and currently operate successful casinos in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Des Plaines, Illinois; Portsmouth, Virginia; and Schenectady, New York. All Rush Street Gaming casinos have been voted a “Best Place to Work” or “Top Workplace” by their team members. Rush Street Gaming affiliates also developed and previously operated the Fallsview Casino Resort in Niagara Falls, Canada.
MEDIA CONTACT
Jeff Shurilla
For Rivers Casino Philadelphia
215-764-2376 (cell)
jeff@hornercom.com