Rosie’s Richmond and Delegate Mike Jones Team Up for “The Giveback: Turkey Giveaway & Resource Fair”
RICHMOND, VA., (November 23, 2024) – Rosie’s Gaming Emporium Richmond partnered with Del. Mike Jones (77th District) to make the holiday season a little brighter for South Richmond residents. On Saturday, November 23, leadership from Rosie’s Richmond and its parent company, Churchill Downs Incorporated, helped Del. Jones distribute 2,000 turkeys to Richmonders during the delegate’s 6th annual turkey giveaway and resource fair at River City Middle School.
Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums in Richmond and around the state contribute to local organizations and causes through the “Rosie’s Gives Back” program which has made $2.5 million in direct donations, $195,000+ in-kind contributions, and donated more than 2,500 hours of volunteer service. The program supports a range of nonprofits and causes around Virginia including groups providing services in education, workforce development, and support for veterans and law enforcement.
About Colonial Downs Racetrack and Rosie’s Gaming Emporium
Colonial Downs Racetrack (“Colonial Downs”) and Rosie’s Gaming Emporiums (“Rosie’s”) employ over 1,200 team members in the Commonwealth of Virginia, paying over $30 million in annual salaries, wages and benefits. Rosie’s in Dumfries, Emporia, Hampton, New Kent, Richmond and Vinton offer innovative Historical Racing Machines (HRMs) and full card simulcasting. Rosie’s Game Room in Collinsville features a limited selection of some of the best HRM titles. Colonial Downs in New Kent hosts live Thoroughbred racing on two nationally-renowned surfaces – the Secretariat Turf Course, the widest turf course in North America and a 11/4-mile dirt track. www.rosiesgaming.com.
