Harrah's/Harveys Lake Tahoe customers donate almost $10,000 to TASK

LAKE TAHOE, Calif./Nev. - When gamblers at Harrah's and Harveys Lake Tahoe cash in their vouchers from slot machines they have the option to donate the change portion to Caesars Makes Change. Those who say "yes" to donate have the choice as to which local nonprofit they'd like to have their funds go to support.

In a check presentation Thursday, Daniela Sulier of Caesars Entertainment presented a check for $9,508.95 to the Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids (TASK), one of those possible nonprofits selected by customers.

"TASK is very thankful for this donation and partnership with Harrah's and Harveys," said Theresa Papandrea, TASK executive director. "These funds will help us to accomplish our mission to prevent and reduce youth substance abuse and related harm - keeping kids safe in collaboration with our community partners. We appreciate their support and look forward to working with them on future projects."

TASK collaborates with community partners to prevent and reduce youth substance use and related harm. They support programs in local schools to help kids with resiliency skills including Soul Shoppe, Challenge Day, Friday Night Live, and Club Live, as well as holding community events to bring information to families

The Tahoe Alliance for Safe Kids began as the South Tahoe Drug Free Coalition. It was created to address the high levels of youth substance use in South Lake Tahoe, Calif., a rural resort town with a population that increases from 20,000 to approximately 100,000 in peak vacation seasons. When that national grant expired, members stayed focused and created TASK, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.

For more information, visit https://www.tahoesafekids.com/.