Harrah’s Development System Team Raises Funds During Native American Heritage Month; Donates Proceeds to Maricopa Against Abuse, Inc.
(MARICOPA, Ariz. – Dec. 6, 2018) The HDS Associates team planned and executed an Indian Taco Fundraiser on November 16th to recognize Native American Heritage Month. HDS stands for Harrah’s Development System which is the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s career development program at Harrah’s Ak-Chin.
The Associates chose to donate the proceeds from that event, which totaled $1,258.25, to Maricopa Against Abuse, Inc. According to Torri Anderson, a member of the board of directors, the money will be used for operational expenses at the shelter in Maricopa.
The HDS Associates are also coordinating the shelter’s Adopt-A-Family effort.
According to Jane Stimmel, Employee Engagement and HDS Manager, “many of our Harrah’s Ak-Chin employees give so much of themselves at the holidays and throughout the year. We are honored to be a part of this community and lend our support to those in need.”
Dan Wolfrum from US Foods donated all the ingredients for the event, ensuring that all proceeds would go directly to Maricopa Against Abuse, Inc.
Pictured left to right front row: Christopher Pablo, HDS Associate; Savanna Gonzalez, HDS Associate; Melanie Antone, HDS Associate and Intern in Facilities; Erica Manuel, HDS Supervisor
Pictured left to right back row, Norma Vincent, Risk and Safety Administrative Assistant and HDS graduate; Colin Ribble, Executive Chef; Jane Stimmel, Employee Engagement and HDS Manager; Torri Anderson, member of the board of directors, Maricopa Against Abuse; Robert Livingston, General Manager/Regional President; and Mike Kintner, Director of Marketing and Operations
