

Evangeline Downs Makes a Difference in The Opelousas Community and Beyond
12/5/2022
Evangeline Downs
Racetrack & Casino had the pleasure of presenting a $25,000 donation to
the Boys and Girls Club of Opelousas and Veterans Point Louisiana.
The $50,000 combined donation comes as a result of the casinos ongoing effort
to support local organizations and the Opelousas community.
The Opelousas Boys & Girls Club provides a safe
environment with an array of programs and activities which consist of Fun,
Learning and Character and Leadership building. With this donation, the
nonprofit plans to upgrade the computer lab, classrooms, and game room, as well
as add new tablets to better assist the children with homework and activities.
Additionally, new appliances will be purchased to expand the youth cooking
program and musical instruments to start a music program.
Veterans Point Louisiana looks to make a difference in the
lives of veterans by providing shelter, food, counseling services, and more. With
Evangeline Down’s generous donation, the nonprofit organization will remodel
and partially furnish 8 homes for 8 homeless veterans and complete the
necessary repairs for a veteran home in St. Landry Parish. Once these projects
are completed, Veterans Point Louisiana will have committed to repairing 11
homes in 2022.
To learn more about Boyd Gaming’s commitment to its communities, visit caringtheboydway.com.