The local Boys & Girls Club was the recipient of a one million dollar check at the Grand Opening. Club Director Rob Gifford says the club has a waiting list of kids who want to join the club. He said the new funds will go toward an expansion of the club building.
He said the casino owners picked the Boys & Girls Club as one of the donor recipients because the Wilmot family has been involved in the organization for many years.
The Boys & Girls Club borders Danville’s Garfield Park. The city is in the process of renovating the park and Gifford says the club’s expansion will work in conjunction with the city’s efforts.