Legends General Manager Letisha Peterson said the pandemic also highlighted the need for the program. In April, when Vice President Kamala Harris’ husband, Douglas Emhoff, visited the Yakama Nation, Tribal Chairman Delano Saluskin said that Legends saw a 40% reduction in its annual revenue due to the pandemic. The program’s funding is based on a percentage of a portion of the casino’s revenue, and Legends was closed for five months due to the pandemic. While more groups received grants this year compared to last year, the amount of money disbursed was less than the almost $380,000 given out in last year’s program. This year, the committee focused on the effects of COVID-19 and wildfire threats, as well as community needs. Legends’ Community Impact Fund Committee received 240 applications for this year’s distribution. Groups receiving grants included school districts, fire services and health organizations. The Yakama Cares program focuses on nonprofit groups in the community, with grants ranging from $10,000 to $1,000 this year. Legends Casino Hotel gave more than $301,000 to nonprofit organizations in Yakima, Benton, Kittitas and Klickitat counties Wednesday as part of the casino’s annual grant program.

MEYERS Yakima Herald-Republic Jun 16, 2021 Legends Casino Hotel gives more than $301,000 to local nonprofits, public safety agenciesĭONALD W.

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