SIX NATIONS OF THE GRAND RIVER, ON –November 6, 2018 – Six Nations Bingo has been hosting annual toy bingo fundraisers for local elementary schools for nearly two decades. Instead of cash prizes, customers play for toys and electronics. For most schools, this is their primary fundraiser for the year. This year, two of seven schools agreed to move their annual event next door to the Gathering Place by the Grand Event Center (GPG). As an incentive to move locations, schools were offered additional support from Six Nations Bingo, including an initial $2500 donation, along with a “Stuff the Bus” supply drive which will take place in August 2019. This fundraiser will invite patrons of Six Nations Bingo, along with business partners, to fill a bus with school supplies, such as paper, pens, backpacks and/or running shoes.
This year’s move to GPG has proven successful as the first host school, Kawenni::io, was able to surpass its last year fundraising total ($17,587.70) by 8%, raising a grand total of $19,097.25 (includes the $2500 donation from Six Nations Bingo). “Moving toy bingos to the Gathering Place benefits the whole community. As Six Nations Bingo is able to assist the schools to hit their fundraising goal and continue regular business operations for the day,” said John Heathers, SNGRDC’s Director of Gaming. Meaning, Six Nations Bingo can generate additional revenue for the community, by maintaining its regular schedule on one of its busiest days of the week.
“With 40% of all annual Bingo profits being donated to the Six Nations Sponsorship Program and the remaining 60% of profits flowing through the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC)-which ultimately funds annual distributions to the Economic Development Trust (EDT), this is a real win for the whole community.” Since SNGRDC was formed in 2015, Six Nations Bingo has contributed approx. $2M to the Sponsorship Program and SNGRDC has contributed over $9.4M to the EDT for the collective benefit of the Six Nations Community.
“Six Nations Bingo would like to thank all of the staff, students, and supporters of Kawenni:io Language School for attending the event and making it a huge success,” said Heathers. The annual toy bingo fundraisers rely on the support of the community to volunteer, donate prizes or come out and play with their friends and family. You can contact the host schools or visit the Six Nations Bingo website for more information on weekly toy bingos www.sixnationsbingo.ca.
About Six Nations Bingo: Six Nations Bingo strives to provide an enjoyable and fun-filled entertainment experience for all of our patrons. We deliver exciting programs and excellent customer service in a comfortable atmosphere. Join us at our monthly MONSTER BINGO or try our new virtual 24-Ball Bingo. With three sessions running Sun-Thurs and four sessions Fri-Sat. Six Nations Bingo is always Guaranteed Prizes! Guaranteed Fun! For more information please visit www.sixnationsbingo.ca Must be 18 years or older to play.
About Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation: Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corporation (SNGRDC) manages the Six Nations’ economic interests in 13 renewable energy projects and numerous economic development opportunities, on and around the Six Nations territory. SNGRDC’s current green energy portfolio is capable of producing nearly 900 MW of renewable energy through its direct or indirect involvement in seven solar and six wind projects. SNGRDC is located on the Six Nations Reserve and directly employs over 120 employees through Nation Enterprises or the administration of Economic Interests projects. For more information please visit www.sndevcorp.ca.
