Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon donates to The Open Door Network

The Kern County property donated $10,000 ahead of its opening ceremony.
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- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon has donated $10,000 to The Open Door Network charity
- The charity seeks to provide support to people(s) affected by homelessness, domestic violence and human trafficking
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon has donated $10,000 to homeless, domestic violence and human trafficking charity The Open Door Network as part of an informational session for the local community held on April 4 and 5.
This donation is set to support the community work currently undertaken by the charity in the local Kern County community and comes ahead of the Hotel & Casino’s official opening later on this year. This ceremonies donation was made as part of two informational sessions held over the weekend which were developed to share key information about the upcoming development to the local community.
Commenting on the development, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon, Chris Kelley, said, “We’re excited to bring Hard Rock’s world-class hospitality and entertainment to Kern County, and our success starts with the incredible talent we recruit.
“These sessions are an important step in sharing our vision with the community, highlighting the career and business opportunities that will become available in the coming months. Hard Rock is dedicated to keeping our promises by hiring locally and building a team that embodies our culture of service, passion and authenticity.”
This latest update comes following Chris Kelly’s appointment as President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tejon in November 2024.
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Lauren Skidmore, CEO of The Open Door Network, also commented, “The Open Door Network is deeply grateful for this generous donation, which will directly support individuals and families in Kern County facing domestic violence, homelessness and human trafficking.
“Hard Rock and the Tejon Indian Tribe’s commitment to community investment is truly impactful, and this support will help us continue providing critical services to those who need them most. We look forward to building on this partnership and working together to create lasting change.”
Hard Rock is frequently involved with sustainable initiatives in the US market, as this latest news comes following the company’s partnership with Seminole Gaming that has looked to tackle both ocean conservation and human trafficking.
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