ELK GROVE, CA – Sky River Casino has announced the winners of its 4th Annual Wreaths of Hope, a holiday program that celebrates creativity, community spirit, and giving back. As part of the most recent program this past holiday season, Sky River Casino donated a total of $25,000 to deserving organizations. To date, Sky River Casino has donated a total of $80,000 to local charities as part of the Wreaths of Hope program over the last four years.
Sky River Rewards members voted on their favorite decorated 48” wreaths throughout December 2025, which were displayed across the casino. 41,495 votes were cast, showcasing the community’s passion for supporting local causes during the holiday season.
The 2025 Wreaths of Hope competition showcased 10 deserving non-profits from the Elk Grove and Sacramento County community. Each organization received $2,000 just for participating in the program. The top three winners that earned the most votes received additional cash prizes to further support their missions. Prize totals follow for the top three winners:
- First Place – Elk Grove Food Bank ($4,500 prize total)
- Second Place – Paws for a Purpose ($3,500 prize total)
- Third Place – Cosumnes Firefighters Community Support Foundation ($3,000 prize total)
The 10 charities that participated in the 4th Annual Wreaths of Hope included: Asian Resources Inc., Chicks in Crisis, Cosumnes Firefighters Community Support Foundation, Elk Grove Food Bank, End of Watch Fund, My Sister’s House, Paws for a Purpose, Project R.I.D.E., Runnin’ with Rhett, and Wilton Animal Rescue.
“With each successive year, I’m more amazed and impressed with the creativity that our non-profit partners put into decorating their wreaths for our Wreaths of Hope program,” said Michael J. Facenda, President of Sky River Casino. “We are proud to connect with the community in this meaningful way that has resulted in donations totaling $80,000 for the non-profit community over the last four years. We also want to give a special shout-out to our Sky River Rewards members for taking the time to vote and show their support for these incredible causes.”
