Seminole Classic Casino in Hollywood, Fla., is proud to announce that Lauren’s Kids has been selected as a 2025 Hard Rock Heals Foundation Grant recipient. The organization will receive a $5,000 grant to support its work in children’s wellness.
Nominated by the team at Seminole Classic Casino, Lauren’s Kids was chosen from a global pool of nominees to receive funding as part of Hard Rock’s worldwide commitment to healing through philanthropy. The grant is one of 50 awarded this year by the Hard Rock Heals Foundation, totaling $250,000 in donations to local charities around the world.
“We nominated Lauren’s Kids because their mission and work speak directly to the needs of our local community,” said Edward Aguilar, General Manager at Seminole Classic Casino. “We’re honored to support them and proud to stand with organizations that reflect our values: Love All – Serve All and Take Time to Be Kind.”
An official 501(c)(3) since 2007, Lauren’s Kids is based in South Florida and educates adults and children about sexual abuse prevention through in-school curricula, resources for families, EMMY and ADDY Award-winning awareness campaigns, and speaking engagements around the country and the world. The ultimate goal is to prevent child sexual abuse through education and awareness and to help survivors heal with guidance and support.
The foundation’s Safer, Smarter Schools K-12 curriculum program is currently used in classrooms in 40 states to teach children about personal safety. The Foundation provides more than 10 million education and awareness materials statewide through direct mail each year and has helped advocate for the passage of nearly two dozen laws to support survivors and protect children from predators.
About Hard Rock Heals Foundation®
The Hard Rock Heals Foundation® is a registered 501(c)(3) charitable organization that oversees all philanthropic activities for Hard Rock International. Guided by the belief that music is a universal force for good, the Foundation funds health, wellness, disaster relief, and community-based programs that promote healing through music and kindness. Since launching its grant program in 2016, Hard Rock Heals Foundation has supported hundreds of local organizations making a lasting impact.
About Seminole Classic Casino
Seminole Classic Casino pioneered Indian gaming when it opened Ultimate Bingo in 1979 with high stakes bingo. The recently renovated landmark casino is now home to nearly 1,200 state-of-the-art, newest-title slot machines and other local favorites. 24/7 live table game action includes $5 Blackjack, standard Blackjack, Baccarat, Spanish 21, Three Card Poker, Craps and Roulette. Retail sports betting through Hard Rock Sportsbook is also available at multiple kiosks throughout the casino. It also offers a 5,500 sq. ft. Smoke-Free Hall for guests looking for casino action in a smoke-free environment, the Hollywood Hall entertainment pavilion and Stage Bar, a full-service bar that features live entertainment nightly. Patrons can enjoy the EATstreet dining area with food options such as Soygood, Slice and Mojoe, a burger and wing joint named Flying Cow or refreshing drinks at Cappuccino’s Coffee & Pastry Bar. Seminole Classic Casino is located at 4150 North State Road 7, Hollywood FL 33021, just south of I-595 and next to the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood. For more information, please call 1-866-2CASINO or 954-961-3220 or visit www.DoClassic.com or follow us on social media on Facebook, Instagram, X or TikTok.