Shown from left The Nash Director of Communications & Charity Christine Latino, Nashua Community Music School Chair of the Board Donna Kraus, Assistant Director Cody Switzer, Executive Director Lindsay Rinaldi and The Nash Director of Security Robert Page. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

NASHUA – The Nash Casino presented a combined $1.6 million in contributions to 10 New Hampshire nonprofit organizations on July 22.

The funds were generated from a percentage of games of chance and historical horse racing machine revenues during the month of June. In May and June, The Nash generated an unprecedented $3.3 million, for a total of $6.3 million during the first four months of operations.

“As the state’s largest charitable gaming venue, giving back to the community is a central part of who we are,” said General Manager Eric Althaus. “Whether it’s helping families in need, supporting the arts, local students or area veterans, it is incredibly gratifying to help make a difference in the lives of our neighbors.”

The recipients include:

-Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley: $168,869.46

Shown from left is The Nash Assistant General Manager Aaron Feinberg, Hollis-Brookline Athletic Booster Club Engagement Office Chris York, Treasurer Mark Sinclair, Vice President John Ross and The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

-Pelham Fish and Game Club: $168,869.46

-New Hampshire Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association: $178,127.20

-Stevens Buswell American Legion Post 54: $178,127.20

-Harbor Homes II: $164,047.24

-Hudson Community Food Pantry: $164,047.24

Shown from left is The Nash Assistant General Manager Aaron Feinberg, The Nash Director of Communications & Charity Christine Latino, Harley Sanford VFW Post 4368 Quartermaster Douglas Cave and The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

-Harley Sanford VFW Post 4368: $164,137.46

-James E. Coffey Post 3 American Legion: $164,137.46

-Hollis-Brookline Athletic Booster Club: $169,138.17

-Nashua Community Music School: $169,138.17

“I believe this is the largest amount we’ve ever received in a single gift since the Food Pantry started in 1979,” said Vice President Carlos Pestana of the Hudson Community Food Pantry. “This donation will allow the Pantry to continue to provide food for Hudson residents who are food insecure.”

Shown from left is The Nash Director of Security Robert Page, James E. Coffey Post 3 American Legion Chaplain René Nault, Commander Sanders Silvagni, Adjutant Donald P. Vincent and The Nash Assistant General Manager Aaron Feinberg. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

Steven Desmarais, Board president of the Boys and Girls Club of the Souhegan Valley, said the record-breaking contribution of nearly $169,000 will have an equally historical impact on the youth they serve.

“This can be life changing to the youth of the Souhegan Valley,” he said of the charitable contribution. “I don’t think it’s an exaggeration to say it can even save a life. We have heard the stories of a few young people we served who returned to us as adults, crediting the Boys and Girls Club with providing them a safe place, consistency, mentorship and hot meals during a time in their life when not all of that was available to them at home.”

Shown from left is The Nash Director of Security Robert Page, The Nash Director of Communications & Charity Christine Latino, Harbor Homes II Chief Philanthropy Officer Brain Tagliaferro and The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

Shown from left The Nash Director of Communications & Charity Christine Latino, Hudson Community Food Pantry Board Member Leona Shanholtz, Vice President of the Board Carlos Pestana, Founder Pauline Boisvert and The Nash Assistant General Manager Aaron Feinberg. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

Shown from left is The Nash Director of Security Robert Page, NH Alcohol & Drug Abuse Counselors Association Executive Director Dianne Castrucci, Board Treasurer Christopher Foster, Development Director Destiny Heery and The Nash Assistant General Manager Aaron Feinberg. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

Shown from left is The Nash Director of Communications & Charity Christine Latino, Boys & Girls Club of Souhegan Valley Executive Director Nicole Forsyth, Board President Steven Demarais and The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

Shown from left is The Nash Director of Communications & Charity Christine Latino, Stevens Buswell American Legion Post 54 Adjutant John Graham, Steven Brochu and The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino