RENO, Nev. (May 30, 2025) – Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) is honored to announce the donation of $20,000 to The Children’s Cabinet. The funds will be directed towards supporting the organization’s Redfield Academy, which is dedicated to providing support for youth who may be struggling in high school and need a more individualized approach.
“We are incredibly grateful to Grand Sierra Resort for their generous support of Redfield Academy,” said Kim Young, CEO of The Children’s Cabinet. “This donation is more than just a gift—it’s an investment in the potential of our youth. With their help, we can continue to provide a safe, supportive and empowering learning environment where students can thrive and work toward a brighter future.”
The Children’s Cabinet’s Redfield Academy is dedicated to providing critical resources for youth who may be struggling in high school to re-engage, graduate and build a path toward a brighter future. Each student receives personalized support that includes academic support, counseling, transportation, career readiness programming and more.
Redfield Academy offers at-risk youth a path to graduation through a holistic approach that includes academic assistance, counseling, transportation and career-readiness training. This year’s graduate class includes five Redfield Academy seniors.
As one of the largest employers in Washoe County, GSR provides thousands of jobs to parents with children in the district. Supporting education is a priority for the GSR ownership and management team. GSR General Manager, Shannon Keel, has served as a Children’s Cabinet board member for over five years.
“We are delighted to continue our long-standing support of The Children’s Cabinet,” said Keel. “Every young person deserves a chance to succeed, and this donation represents our commitment to fostering education and growth.”
As a part of their continued support, GSR invited the graduating seniors to celebrate their accomplishment with an afternoon of lunch and bowling before receiving the donation.
Since 2014, GSR Cares has provided over $1,000,000 in donations to over a dozen local charities and organizations throughout the region, including The Children’s Cabinet, Make-A-Wish Northern Nevada, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful, Toys for Tots and local schools.
For more information about GSR, visit grandsierraresort.com.