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L to R: SAHARA Team Members Hold Up Some of the Donated Pairs of Shoes as They Pose with the Assistant Principal of Robert E. Lake Elementary School and Some Students; Several Pairs of Shoes Donated by SAHARA Team Members Across All Departments
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WHAT:
On Monday, Feb. 13, SAHARA Las Vegas team members distributed more than 350 pairs of shoes to underprivileged students at Robert E. Lake Elementary School as part of the property’s SAHARA Cares initiative.
The pairs of shoes were donated by SAHARA team members across various departments. While shoes were the main focus of this distribution, other clothing items were collected, such as underwear, socks, hats, scarves and mittens. The scarves and mittens were hand-knitted by some of the team members.
All donated articles of clothing were placed in the school’s clothing closet, which allows students to come in and grab clothes and shoes as needed. Over the weekend, a fire broke out at an apartment complex near the school, in which a few students’ families lived. These families were temporarily displaced from their homes and lost some of their belongings, including children’s clothing. The Robert E. Lake Elementary School clothing closet ensures that in situations like these, no students will go without functional clothes.
“Many of the students at Robert E. Lake desperately need new shoes, but unfortunately do not have the financial means to buy them,” said Paola Zepher, principal of Robert E. Lake Elementary School. “SAHARA Las Vegas team members continue to create significant change in the local community and we are thankful for their ongoing support and donations. SAHARA team members not only make a significant impact to our school community, but they have been very hands-on with their support. Our staff, students and school community are forever grateful for their partnership.”
“SAHARA is comprised of thoughtful, outgoing and caring individuals that truly care about making Las Vegas a better place to live for all,” said Paul Hobson, general manager, SAHARA Las Vegas. “I am so grateful to my team for their generous donation of more than 350 pairs of shoes to local students.”
ABOUT SAHARA LAS VEGAS
SAHARA Las Vegas is an all-encompassing resort and casino with 1,613 guest rooms and suites in three distinctive towers – including the AAA® Four Diamond Alexandria Tower, more than 85,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, AZILO Ultra Pool, two rooftop pools and a collection of acclaimed restaurants, bars and entertainment venues. The inviting casino occupies 60,000 square feet and features approximately 600 of the latest slot and video poker machines, 50 classic table games, Infinity – a premium gaming lounge, The Poker Room at SAHARA Las Vegas and a sports book operated by global gaming leader, William Hill. An impressive selection of culinary and cocktail offerings includes Bazaar Meat by José Andrés™, named “Best Restaurant in Nevada” by Business Insider; famed Philadelphia sports bar Chickie’s & Pete’s; The Noodle Den from renowned Chef Guoming “Sam” Xin; CASBAR Lounge; Uno Más; Prendi; The Tangier; Zeffer’s and James Beard award-winning Chef Shawn McClain’s Balla. SAHARA Las Vegas is also proud to serve as home to MAGIC MIKE LIVE Las Vegas presented by Channing Tatum. SAHARA Las Vegas players can also enjoy the perks of an Infinity Rewards membership, a joint loyalty program between SAHARA and its sister property Grand Sierra Resort and Casino Reno, which gives players the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards across both destinations. SAHARA Las Vegas is a minority-owned business certified by the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. For more information, please visit saharalasvegas.com and stay connected on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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