LAS VEGAS, Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning
September 9, The MGM Resorts
Foundation will accept nonprofit grant applications through
October 4, 2019. Funding will be
awarded to local nonprofit agencies that provide services focused
on fighting hunger, supporting families, and improving the lives of
all residents in our communities.
As a result of the contributions made by MGM Resorts
International employees, The MGM Resorts Foundation will award
qualifying agencies in Southern
Nevada, Michigan and
Mississippi.
Grant decisions will be made by the company's Community Grant
Councils, a voluntary committee that distributes donations not
ear-marked for specific nonprofit organizations or
programs into a grant fund with awards based on a competitive
proposal process. Last year, the Council awarded 85
grants.
"Year after year we are truly amazed at the pure generosity of
our employees. In 2018, MGM Resorts employees gave more than
$5 million to support nonprofit
organizations that serve the communities where we live and work,"
said Tony Gladney, Vice President of
Community Engagement for MGM Resorts International. "A big 'thank
you' to those who gave to the thousands of families who will be
provided with vital assistance including medical care, mental
health counseling, food and shelter."
Nonprofit agencies may visit www.mgmresortsfoundation.org/grants
to review eligibility criteria and begin the online grant
application process. Nonprofits are required to provide support of
a Community Grant Fund focus area and operations must be in
existence for a minimum of 36 months to be considered.
To learn more about The MGM Resorts Foundation, visit
www.mgmresortsfoundation.org.
About The MGM Resorts Foundation
The purpose of The
MGM Resorts Foundation is to collect and distribute monies and
assets donated by employees of MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM) for the aid
and support of qualified community nonprofit programs, agencies or
organizations designated exclusively by MGM Resorts' employees. In
addition, the Foundation collects and distributes donations to the
Foundation by third-party non-employees to support charitable,
scientific, literary, and educational activities approved by the
Foundation's Board of Directors and organized by MGM Resorts
employees to benefit qualified non-profit charitable organizations
designated by the Foundation's Board.
Media Contact
Kenthea
Pedraza
MGM Resorts International
Kpedraza@mgmresorts.com
702-692-6898
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