Sycuan Casino Resort supports St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center For 20 years!

Sycuan Casino Resort Donated $10,000 to
St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center on Monday, August 14.

Sycuan Casino Resort Donates to St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center

During the check presentation, Tribal Council members from Sycuan Casino Resort donated $10,000 to St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center. The donation will continue to support the nonprofit’s mission and sponsor their 2024 Haute with Heart Fashion Show & Luncheon.

“We have had a partnership with Sycuan for over 20 years, which has cultivated a supportive environment that contributes to the success of our programs and has helped us be recognized in the greater community as a local non-profit which serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.” St. Madeline Sophie’s Center CEO Debra Emmerson said.

St. Madeline Sophie’s Center is a nonprofit offering educational and recreational programs to adults with down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other cognitive disorders. With the help from Sycuan Casino Resort, the nonprofit helps individuals achieve their potential with personalized support, skill development and community engagement.

Sycuan Casino Resort’s Dedication to St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center

With over two decades of support, Sycuan Casino Resort partners with St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center to sponsor multiple events, helping the nonprofit raise funds for its vital programs and services. Together, the collaboration showcases a strong partnership in community development that positively impacts lives in San Diego.

Swing With Santa Golf Tournament

One of the hallmark events is the annual Swing with Santa Golf Tournament. The annual event lets participants enjoy a day of golf, a silent auction, and a happy hour reception, helping raise funds for the student’s holiday celebrations.

Haute with Heart Fashion Show & Luncheon

Sycuan Casino Resort proudly sponsors the Haute with Heart Fashion Show for St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center by providing financial support. The annual event boosts the students’ confidence by allowing them to showcase their creativity and talents while raising funds for the center’s programs. The event consists of a fashion show, live music, silent auction, and a luncheon.

Morning Glory Brunch

The annual brunch event features a fun afternoon of bites from local restaurants, live music, art made by students and a frog race with cash prizes. The event is a great way for students to show their talents and advance their social skills. Proceeds from the event go towards funding the nonprofit two-acre garden and aquatic program, enhancing the quality of life for students in the programs.

Tea by the Sea

Sycuan Casino Resort supports St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center’s annual Tea by the Sea at the Marine Room, offering delicious food and a stunning oceanfront view. At the event, guests enjoy complimentary Champagne, signature cocktails and hors d’oeuvres while bidding in a silent auction. Live music sets the mood, and a special visit from Marine Room Executive Chef Bernard Guillas adds a memorable touch. All proceeds help the nonprofit continue filling its mission.

St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center

Founded in 1966, St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center in El Cajon, California, started as a preschool for children with developmental disabilities. In 1972, the nonprofit shifted to serving adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, offering vocational training, skills development and social experiences. The nonprofit aims to help individuals with cognitive disorders reach their personal and professional potential through its innovative programs.

For more information about St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, visit their official website here

Sycuan Presents $180K to 25 Charities During 2023 Holiday Gift Giving Ceremony

(San Diego, Calif.) – Dec. 15, 2023 – On Thursday, December 7, Sycuan Casino Resort presented $180K to 25 different charities during its 2023 Holiday Gift Giving Ceremony.

Each December, members of the Sycuan Tribal Council and the Sycuan Executive Team individually select a charity to donate to on behalf of Sycuan. The Holiday Gift Giving Ceremony has been held at Sycuan more than 10 times and has supported a variety of causes over the years ranging from social and health services to the arts and the environment.

“The Holiday Gift Giving Ceremony was founded in 2006 and is something we look forward to each year,” said Cody J. Martinez, chairman of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. “The event brings together many diverse organizations and change-makers that are making a major impact in the community. This year, we are honored to support more than 20 organizations with a variety of admirable causes.”

Charities Involved (A-Z): Alzheimer’s Association of San Diego, Alzheimer’s San Diego, America’s First Policy Institute, Bichon FurKids, Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County, Children’s Book Party, Church of the Immaculate Conception – Music Ministry, ElderHelp San Diego, Garden of Innocence, Gary Sinise Foundation San Diego, Grossmont High Music Program, Monarch School, NAMI San Diego, Ocean Discovery Institute, Postpartum Health Alliance, Rady Children’s Hospital – Cancer Center, Rocking Horse Ranch, San Diego Youth Services, SAY San Diego, Sharp Guardian Angel – Shankar Sundaram, Skinny Gene Project, SOMBFAB – Some of My Best Friends are Bald, The Animal Pad, Thrive Outside San Diego/San Diego Foundation and Urban Street Angels.

About Sycuan Casino Resort

Sycuan Casino Resort began as a humble Bingo Palace in 1983. Now more than 40 years later, it has become a community landmark and one of San Diego’s premier casino and resort destinations. Sycuan recently completed a $260M expansion, which includes a 12-story luxury hotel tower with over 300 guest rooms and 57 suites. Guests can enjoy a wide range of onsite amenities including a variety of new restaurants from fast-casual to fine dining, meeting and event space, a full-service spa, fitness center and a state-of-the-art pool and gardens area with a lazy river and swim-up bar. Sycuan also boasts a newly expanded casino floor for a total of 2,800 slot machines and 54 table games in a variety of gaming options. Sycuan is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information visit www.sycuan.com or call 619-445-6002.