The Cordish Companies, Live! Casino & Hotel And The Anne Arundel County Local Development Council Award $19 Million In Local Impact And Community Grants For FY2019
Total Funds Disseminated by the LDC in Six Years Approaches $130 Million in Support of Anne Arundel County Schools, Public Safety, Operational and Capital Programs, Non-Profit Organizations and Community Associations
HANOVER, MD (Oct. 23, 2018) - The Cordish Companies' Live! Casino & Hotel and the Anne Arundel County Local Development Council (LDC) awarded $19 Million in local impact and community grants to organizations in Anne Arundel County for Fiscal Year 2019. The grant and funding recipients were officially announced at a press conference and ceremony, held today at the new Event Center at Live! Casino & Hotel.
This year's grants bring the total funds in support of Anne Arundel County organizations to nearly $130 Million since Live! Casino opened in June 2012.
Joe Weinberg, Managing Partner of The Cordish Companies, joined Anne Arundel County Executive Steven Schuh, Delegate Pam Beidle, Anne Arundel County Councilman Pete Smith, and members of the Local Development Council (LDC) in presenting the grants to recipients ranging across county operational and capital programs, education, health and human services and community associations. The grant allocations were recommended by the LDC, which helps to manage the distribution of the county's gaming tax revenue to local organizations.
"Live! Casino & Hotel and The Cordish Companies feel a deep commitment to improving the quality of life for all those who live and work in the Region," said Weinberg. "The opening of Live! Hotel and the Event Center that will house County school graduations and other community events only increases our support of local programs which promote schools, public safety, diversity, community development and an excellent overall standard of living."
Attending local officials and business leaders who presented and accepted grants on behalf of several organizations included Anne Arundel County Police Chief Tim Altomare, Anne Arundel County Fire Chief Allan Graves, and Rebecca Paesch, Vice President of Strategy and Business Development for the Baltimore Washington Medical Center.
"Live! Casino & Hotel and The Cordish Companies have played a tremendous role in helping our community prosper, with their unwavering support of organizations and programs that serve the citizens of Anne Arundel County," said County Executive Schuh. "From the fire and police departments to nonprofits that protect our most vulnerable population, we see great value in this partnership that gives back year after year."
"Live! Casino & Hotel remains a valuable partner in helping us address the needs and priorities of the county," said Karen McJunkin, LDC Chairperson. "We look forward to maintaining this beneficial partnership that supports county development. We are also thankful for the indirect impact from visitors to Maryland's number one tourist destination. Their entertainment and gaming dollars have had a tremendous impact in fostering growth for county organizations."
The Local Impact Grant Recipients for Fiscal Year 2019 include:
Anne Arundel County Fire Department
$5,598,000
Anne Arundel County Police Department
$3,459,200
Anne Arundel County Office of Public Works /
Dept. of Planning & Zoning
$2,900,000
Anne Arundel Community College
$1,700,000
BWI Partnership
$1,059,000
Anne Arundel County Library System
$1,010,000
Anne Arundel County Recreations & Parks
$900,000
ARC of the Chesapeake
$600,000
Fort Meade Alliance Foundation
$500,000
Community Grants
$350,000
Spring Meadows Homeowners Association
$300,000
Anne Arundel Workforce Development
$270,000
United Way of Central Maryland
$200,000
Administrative Support
$100,000
Baltimore Washington Medical Center
$40,000
Partners In Care
$40,000
Boys & Girls Clubs of Annapolis & AA County
$40,000
FY 2019 TOTAL:
$19,066,200
Recipients of the $350,000 in community support grants include the following:
STAIR
$8,500 to develop an early reading intervention program at Severn Elementary.
MacArthur Middle School
$39,303 to add classroom projectors
Meade High School
$29,819 to give Chromebooks to students
Annapolis Maritime Museum
$13,072 to implement an Oyster/Bay Education program for Meade Middle School
Junior Achievement
$15,000 for a mentoring program at various county schools
Frank Hebron-Harman Elementary
$23,500 to give Chromebooks to students
Jessup Improvement Association
$30,625 to build a new roof for the community hall
Ridgewood Estates
$25,732 to build a new community sign
Wesley Grove
$25,000 to replace the stove and renovate the kitchen
Ridge Forest
$20,000 for tree placement
Ridge Commons
$16,500 to purchase playground equipment and a tot lot.
Christians Assistance Program
$12,689 to purchase a food pantry
Sarah's House
$25,000 to benefit childcare for homeless families
Rebuilding Together
$39,500 for Stillmeadows spruce ups
HOPE for All
$15,760 to buy furniture for former homeless households
i5 Serve
$10,000 to buy a mobile food pantry
LDC impact
The Local Development Council was established in Anne Arundel County after the opening of Live! Casino & Hotel on June 6, 2012. Appointed by the County Executive, the Local Development Council consists of 15 members to serve and advise the County on recommendations for the distribution and expenditure of revenues raised at Live! Casino & Hotel through local impact grants.
Since its formation in 2012, the LDC has awarded nearly $130 Million in grants towards schools, public safety, county operational and capital programs, and community grants.
Community based organizations and nonprofit groups located generally within a three-mile radius of Live! Casino & Hotel are eligible to apply for a local impact grant. For more information and to apply for a grant, visit http://www.aacounty.org/LDC.
About Live! Casino & Hotel Maryland
Live! Casino & Hotel is one of the largest commercial casinos in the country, located in the Washington DC/Baltimore corridor, just off I-95, Route 100 and the B/W Parkway at Arundel Mills. Open 24/7, Live! Casino features more than 200 live action table games, including a Poker Room; approximately 4,000 of the latest slot machines; and two High Limit rooms. NOW OPEN - the new Orchid Gaming & Smoking Patio, the region's first full-service outdoor gaming area that allows casino patrons to smoke. The property offers world-class dining and entertainment, including the Zagat-rated #1 steakhouse The Prime Rib®; Bobby's Burger Palace, from celebrated chef Bobby Flay; The Cheesecake Factory®; Phillips® Seafood Express; Luk Fu, serving authentic Asian cuisine; 8 at Luk Fu, featuring sushi and sashimi; Morty's, a traditional New York-style deli; and En Vivo, with classic varieties of soft tacos and burritos. A sizzling nightlife, including nightly entertainment at Live! Center Stage and the unique, interactive R Bar, completes the Live! experience. The new Live! Hotel features 310 luxury guest rooms, the Live! Spa; David's, a 24-hour café; Luckies, offering Starbucks coffee, pastries, and Italian gelato; The Lobby Bar at David's; and a new 1,500-seat Live! Hall, featuring headline entertainment and more than 20,000-square-feet of meeting and event space. Enjoy secure covered parking with valet service and a free self-park garage with Park Assist® and direct elevator access to the casino floor. The newly-renovated Live! Lofts boutique hotel, located just minutes from the Casino, features 250 guest rooms and suites, and approximately 3,400-square-feet of meeting and banquet space. For reservations, call 443-445-2929, or book online at LiveCasinoHotel.com. Live! Casino & Hotel and Live! Lofts are owned and operated by a company that is affiliated with The Cordish Companies. Call 855-5MD-LIVE (855-563-5483); or visit LiveCasinoHotel.com or LiveCasino.social. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. For employment opportunities, visit www.LiveCasinoHotel.com/jobs.
About The Cordish Companies
The Cordish Companies' origins date back to 1910 and encompass four generations of privately-held, family ownership. During the past ten decades, The Cordish Companies has grown into a global leader in Commercial Real Estate; Coworking Spaces; Entertainment Districts; Gaming; Hotels; International Development; Private Equity; Residential; Restaurants; and Sports-Anchored Developments. One of the largest and most respected developers in the world, The Cordish Companies has been awarded an unprecedented seven Urban Land Institute Awards for Excellence for public-private developments that are of unique significance to the cities in which they are located. Prime examples are The Cordish Companies' prominent role in the redevelopment of Baltimore's world famous Inner Harbor; Philadelphia, PA; Atlantic City, NJ; Charleston, SC; Houston, TX; Louisville, KY; Kansas City, MO and St. Louis, MO. In addition, The Cordish Companies has developed and operates multiple highly acclaimed entertainment destinations throughout the United States which welcome over 50 million visitors per year and are the most visited destinations in their respective regions. Over the generations, The Cordish Companies has remained true to the family's core values of quality, entrepreneurial spirit, long-term personal relationships and integrity. As a testimony to the long-term vision of its family leadership, The Cordish Companies still owns and manages virtually every business it has created. For more information visit www.cordish.com or follow us on Twitter.
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