Shown from left is The Nash Communications Director Christine Latino, St. Gianna’s Place Board President Elizabeth Neville, Board Treasurer Michael Redding and The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

NASHUA – The Nash Casino recently presented a combined $1.3 million in contributions to eight nonprofit organizations on Dec. 23.

This extraordinary amount was accumulated from the combined revenues generated by games of chance, historical horse racing machines and newly launched video lottery terminals during the month of November. In the first nine months of operations, The Nash generated an unprecedented $13.3 million for New Hampshire nonprofit organizations.

“During the holidays, we’re reminded of the power of community,” said General Manager Eric Althaus. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to support local nonprofits that bring comfort, care and joy for children, families and service members. Partnering with organizations that make such a meaningful difference in people’s lives is something everyone at The Nash takes great pride in.”

The recipient organizations are as follows:

-Helping Our Pupils Excel New Hampshire, Inc.: $195,003

Shown from left is The Nash Finance Director Jackie Ryan, Valerie Harnadeck, senior vice commander of American Legion Post #48 Hudson, Commander David Mayopoulos and The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

-Hudson Lions Club: $195,003

-Danville Lions Club: $190,957

-Peter Lino Barili Memorial Scholarship: $190,957

-Lions Youth Development of New Hampshire, Inc.: $180,662

-Nashua Police Patrolman’s Charities, Inc.: $180,662

Shown from left is The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus, Michael Braley, vice president of Nashua Police Patrolman’s Charities, Inc., Director John Colangelo and The Nash Security Director Robert Page. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

-American Legion Post #48 Hudson: $197,447

-St. Gianna’s Place: $197,447

Matthew Courchesne, the founder and executive director of Helping Our Pupils Excel New Hampshire, Inc., said the funds from The Nash will help continue services like food, athletic gear, driver’s education, musical instruments and field trips for the many students they mentor in partnership with the city of Manchester.

“My friends and I got into this because we couldn’t turn our backs on the kids who really needed our help and it’s been life changing for the kids but also life changing for us,” Courchesne said. “These funds will also help us get the word out about our unique volunteer mentorship model and hopefully inspire others to do the same in their own hometowns.”

Shown from left is The Nash Vice President of Marketing Heather Cook-Osolnick, Lenny Hall, board member of the Lions Youth Development of New Hampshire, Inc., The Nash Finance Director Jackie Ryan and The Nash Security Director Robert Page. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

Shown from left is The Nash Vice President of Marketing Heather Cook-Osolnick, Matthew Landry, board member of the Peter Lino Barili Memorial Scholarship, President-Elect Kyle Strickland and The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

Shown from left is The Nash Communications Director Christine Latino, Danville Lions Club Past President Robert Choumitsky, President Sonia Landry and The Nash Security Director Robert Page. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

Shown from left is The Nash Communications Director Christine Latino, Hudson Lions Club President Gary Gasdia, Chairwoman Celeste Ricupero and The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

Shown from left is The Nash Communications Director Christine Latino, Matthew Courchesne, founder of Helping Our Pupils Excel New Hampshire, Inc., President Shawn Micklovich, Treasurer and General Counsel Jason Biedrzycki and The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino