Shown from left is The Nash Communications Director Christine Latino, Applewood Learning Center Board Member Trevor Baldwin, Director Libby Brunette, Board Member Ted Combes and The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

NASHUA – The Nash Casino presented nearly $1.6 million in combined contributions to 12 New Hampshire nonprofit organizations on March 24.

This extraordinary amount was accumulated from the combined revenues generated by games of chance, historical horse racing machines and video lottery terminals during the month of February. In the first year of operation, The Nash generated an unprecedented $18.9 million for New Hampshire nonprofits.

In December 2025, The Nash began offering five-day weeks to partnering nonprofits, down from seven days, in order to significantly increase the number of nonprofits served.

“From early childhood learning to hands-on STEM programs and community-based education, The Nash Casino is proud to support organizations that open doors and create opportunity,” said The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus. “Many of our nonprofit partners are helping people of all ages learn, grow and build stronger futures, and we’re honored to play a role in advancing that work.”

The following nonprofits received donations:

Shown from left is The Nash Communications Director Christine Latino, FIRST NH Robotics Board Member Donna Morris, Executive Director Kenneth St. Hilaire and The Nash Vice President of Marketing Heather Cook-Osolnick. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

-Peacock Players: $212,614

-Allenstown Police Association: $212,614

-Educators Alliance Seeking Excellence: $179,811

-Manchester Lions Club: $179,811

-Exeter Lions Foundation: $157,654

Shown from left is The Nash General Manager Eric Althaus, Service Officer Louis Misiano of American Legion Post #27 Londonderry, Commander Robert Stuart, Senior Vice Commander John DeBonis and The Nash Assistant General Manager Aaron Feinberg. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

-SEE Science Center: $157,654

-American Legion Post #27 Londonderry: $157,327

-Professional Fire Fighters of NH (Fallen Fire Fighters Family Fund): $157,327

-Canterbury Shaker Village: $156,704

-FIRST New Hampshire Robotics: $156,704

Shown from left is The Nash Communications Director Christine Latino, Deborah Novotny, president of Educators Alliance Seeking Excellence, Co-Chairwoman Erin Gleeson and The Nash Assistant General Manager Aaron Feinberg. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

-Applewood Learning Center: $132,387

-New Hampshire Council on Problem Gambling: $132,387

Erin Hammerstedt, executive director of the Canterbury Shaker Village, said an infusion of cash at this scale will make a huge difference for the historic village in Canterbury, where aging structures need to be maintained and preserved.

“With these funds, we will be able to accelerate our plans to launch a new summer internship, which we hope will develop the next generation of historic preservationists, working alongside and learning from expert contractors, while maintaining an American cultural treasure,” Hammerstedt said. “We will also be able to bring back more educational programs and reintroduce more ways to engage children and families that had been cut during the COVID pandemic.”

Similarly, the SEE Science Center in Manchester will be able to continue their educational work in the community uninterrupted despite recent indirect funding cuts that affected the organization, according to Executive Director Shana Hawrylchak.

Shown from left is The Nash Communications Director Christine Latino, Peacock Players Executive Director Elle Millar and The Nash Assistant General Manager Aaron Feinberg. Courtesy photo/The Nash Casino

“Demand for our reduced admission services is up 25 percent, as more underserved communities and at-risk youth are taking advantage of our programs,” Hawrylchak said. “This check will ensure no disruptions in those services.”