Amador County – The Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel again this year has ended its “Giving Season” with a $50,000 contribution to five local non-profit organizations.

Rancheria CEO Rich Hoffman and Marketing Vice President Ron Olivero presented ceremonial checks to the recipients, which this year are the Amador County Recreation Agency, the Amador County Senior Center, Calaveras Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity of Calaveras, and the Interfaith Food Bank.

Marketing director Carol Cook said this year’s recipients each received $10,000 in January, “a time when most charities’ funds are seriously low.”

The funds are from the 10th annual Giving Season fund drive, during which the Jackson Rancheria pledges to donate $1 to local charities for every 3,000 points earned by all Dreamcatchers Club members during the promotion.

Kathleen Harmon, director of the Interfaith Food Bank spoke for all of the beneficiaries, in a statement released by the Rancheria. Harmon said that with the declining economy, the need for the organizations’ services continues to increase while donations decrease. She said they are all very grateful to the Rancheria’s continuing support.

Harmon said: “In this declining economy, Jackson Rancheria continues to make it a priority to give back to the community.”

Jeannie Hayward, director of the Calaveras Food Bank said: “We appreciate so much that the Rancheria continues to understand the needs of the community. These donations do make a difference in what we can do for our community.”

During the 10 years of the Giving Season promotion, the Jackson Rancheria has donated more than $400,000 to local non-profit organizations through this one promotion alone.

The Jackson Rancheria Casino & Hotel is located at 12222 New York Ranch Road in Jackson.

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