Friends Of Salem NH Recreation Receives REVO Casino Dover’s Charitable Gaming Funds

SALEM, NH — The Friends of Salem NH Recreation Inc., a nonprofit supporting the town of Salem Recreation Department, received $45,561.39 from REVO Casino’s Dover location following a successful 10-day charitable gaming event through their “Rebels With A Cause” program.

New Hampshire’s unique charitable gaming program allows qualified nonprofits to share in gaming revenues, driving community impact. The funds will fuel Salem’s recreation programs and initiatives, including enhancements at Hedgehog Park, the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt and Fishing Derby in April and May 2025. At Hedgehog Park, this funding will go toward 2025 improvement plans for the basketball and shuffleboard courts, an upgraded entrance with improved landscaping, and ADA accessibility upgrades.

“Partnering with REVO Casino’s “Rebels With A Cause” charitable program has been a game-changer, allowing us to financially support recreation projects for the town of Salem,” James Koczat, President of Friends of Salem NH Recreation Inc. “These funds empower small, high-impact nonprofits like ours. REVO goes beyond donations — promoting us within their network and at events, making it a true partnership. We are thrilled to be part of their program and excited to collaborate in 2025.”

About Friends of Salem NH Recreation Inc.

Founded in 2011, Friends of Salem NH Recreation, Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to enhancing recreational opportunities in Salem, New Hampshire, evolving under the leadership of James Koczat since its revitalization in 2017. With a mission to support the Salem NH Recreation Department and Advisory Committee, the eleven-member board provides advisory assistance, volunteer resources, and fundraising — raising over $50,000 since 2021 through events, grants, and partnerships like REVO Casino’s charitable gaming. These efforts fund park and playground enhancements, including a federal grant for Hedgehog Park’s renovation, while supporting community events like fishing derbies and Easter egg hunts. Focused on accessibility and quality of life, the organization continues to grow, offsetting costs for public fields, courts, and facilities in Salem and beyond.

Submitted by the Friends of Salem NH Recreation.