Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana Grant Helps Boys and Girls Club

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana announced that it would be providing the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana a $25,000 matching grant to help boost their Return 2 Learn Fundraiser which runs September 19 – 30. Hard Rock will match every dollar donated up to $25,000 essentially doubling the impact of the individual donations.

With the return to school comes the return of after-school programming at the Boys and Girls Club. The support from “Return 2 Learn” provides academic support for Club members throughout the year. The after-school programming enhances the hard work the kids put into their school day by providing daily homework help, free tutoring and mentoring allowing children to become productive, responsible and caring students and members of their communities.

According to President Matt Schuffert, “Since our Grand Opening in May, 2021, we’ve directed our philanthropic giving to the local community. Giving back is core to the Hard Rock brand.”

Ryan Smiley, President and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana, said

“We are so grateful to Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana for its ongoing support. Providing academic support for the children in our community is crucial and Hard Rock’s financial support for the “Return 2 Learn” program will help us achieve our goals.”

For more information or to donate, please visit the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana’s Return to Learn page at https://justgiving.com/campaign/returntolearn2022

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana is located at 5400 West 29th Ave. in Gary, IN, directly adjacent to the I80/94 Burr Street Interchange. For more information, call 219-228-2383 or visit https://www.hardrockcasinonorthernindiana.com.

About Boys and Girls Club of Greater Northwest Indiana

The Boys & Girls Club offers a variety of programs including STEM learning opportunities, art projects, games room, gym time and Keystone Club, a group leadership program. Boys and Girls Club has 10 clubs throughout Northwest Indiana that provide high quality programs for nearly 10,000 youth members across our area of the state. Our programs focus on Healthy Lifestyles, Good Character and Citizenship, and Academic Success.

About Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana

Hard Rock Casino Northern Indiana’s $300 Million casino and entertainment destination opened to the public on May 14, 2021. Hard Rock’s premier 200,000-square foot entertainment complex features over 1600 slots and 80 table games totaling more than 2,100 gaming positions. It’s five food venues include Hard Rock Café, Council Oak Steaks and Seafood, YOUYU Noodle Bar, Fresh Harvest and Constant Grind Coffee Shop. It also features a retail shop and recently opened a 1,954-seat Hard Rock Live performance venue.