SWARM’ing the Community – a Week of Service and Engagement
Sponsored by Elite Casino Resorts and hosted by Iowa Swarm
Iowa City, Iowa – Elite Casino Resorts is proud to sponsor the second annual SWARM’ing the Community, a week of giving back in partnership with Iowa Swarm to serve area nonprofit organizations. Multiple community service events will take place throughout the week of October 23rd and will allow Iowa student-athletes to meet and engage with the community.
“Elite Casino Resorts gives back to the communities we serve as part of our core values. Our Eastern Iowa community is better because of Iowa Athletics, and we are proud to support the student athletes and our local communities by sponsoring SWARM’ing the Community Week,” said Dan Kehl, CEO of Elite Casino Resorts.
The week is set to commence on Monday, October 23rd, with one of the Iowa City elementary schools taking part in their Community Cares program. Athletes will be present to welcome students as they arrive at school, fostering positive mentor connections.
The SWARM’ing the Community week will continue with the follow additional service events:
Lunch deliveries through the Horizons Meals on Wheels program which helps older adults and persons with disabilities meet their daily nutritional needs through delivery of hot, fresh meals.
After School programs in Iowa City and Solon schools with Big Brother Big Sisters of Johnson County – meeting and connecting with the youth from the school who have been matched with an adult mentor.
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort will host Swarm athletes at their events center as they work with United Way of Washington and Johnson counties participating in literacy kit compilations for early elementary school students. Literacy Kits are distributed to early elementary-aged children through the highest percentage of poverty schools, summer lunch programs and service agencies.
“This is an exciting week for Swarm and I look forward to seeing the impact our athletes will make within a number of local charities,” SWARM CEO Brad Heinrichs says, “it is wonderful to partner with Elite Casino Resorts this year and expand our community outreach with an organization who places such high importance on service to local charities and giving back.”
Additional events taking place surrounding the SWARM’ing the Community Week include America Reads for Linn Mar Community Schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters Halloween Tailgate, Walcott K-8 school visit, and Iowa Giving Crew Operation Give Birds Campaign.
Support Swarm. Support Iowa. Support Community. The Swarm Collective, founded in 2022, is a 501c3 non-profit corporation that supports University of Iowa athletes by creating opportunities to build and enhance their personal brand while also serving charities and nonprofits in Iowa communities.
Supporting Swarm helps provide support for our Iowa athletes in all 22 sports. SWARM works with multiple local nonprofits and provides engagement opportunities for student-athletes. SWARM members can make a monthly or one time donation to support these athletes and their community service.
Connect with The Iowa Swarm Collective at iowaswarm.com and on Twitter (@IowaSwarm) and Instagram (@IowaSwarm).
About Elite Casino Resorts
Elite Casino Resorts is a leading regional gaming operator in the Midwest and a privately-owned U.S. company known for operating premier casino resort destinations, first-class guest service and amenities, great entertainment, exceptional food, and giving back to its communities. Elite Casino Resorts operates three casino resorts in Iowa including Riverside Casino & Golf Resort®, located just south of Iowa City, IA; Rhythm City Casino Resort® located in the Quad Cities Davenport, IA; Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort® located in Larchwood, IA just minutes from Sioux Falls, SD; and Grand Island Casino Resort in Grand Island, Nebraska. A new location, Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort in Carterville, Illinois is under construction.
MEDIA CONTACTS
Elite Casino Resorts
Donyelle DeVore-Kemp, CMO
Donyelle.DeVore-Kemp@ecresorts.com
Office: 319.648.0005
Cell: 319.800.4995
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Damon John, General Manager
Damon.John@riversidecasinoandresort.com
Office: 319.648.1234 ext. 11007
Cell: 712.460.3112
Riverside Casino & Golf Resort
Kelly Heth, Marketing Director Kelly.Heth@riversidecasinoandresort.com
Office: 319.648.1234 ext. 1850
Cell: 712.212.6684
The SWARM
Jayne Oswald
319-621-2914
