Argosy employees, their “sleigh” filled with items wanted and needed by teens living at one of Synergy Services shelters, made a holiday delivery Monday, December 17 at the not-for-profit’s Synergy House, a local crisis shelter for teens.

We are extremely proud of the 1,000-plus employees at Argosy; they truly embraced the spirit of the holidays “with their hearts and hands,” extending their generosity to assist the teens at Synergy Services. Employees “adopted” all paper ornaments adorning a holiday tree in less than one week. The ornaments had wanted and needed items written on them. Argosy employees understand the meaning of “Synergy,” which refers to many forces working together to accomplish more than any one of the forces could accomplish alone. Through our giving, we will become part of Synergy Services’ efforts. Working together we will make a better life for the youth of Synergy Services.

“Synergy House staff is overwhelmed by Argosy’s generosity, said Rachel Francis, Synergy Services Youth Services program manager. “The donations are wonderful and will be loved by the youth. We are so grateful for the donations. The generous donations will provide something for all Synergy House youth on Christmas Day. Thank you for making this a reality.”

Synergy House Emergency Youth Shelter, the only shelter of its kind serving western Missouri, is a facility that provides emergency shelter services to youth 12 to 18 years of age. Youth receiving shelter are runaway, homeless, abandoned, placed by their parents, or have been removed from their homes by the Missouri Children’s Division due to abuse and neglect. The goal of Synergy House is to return the child to the safest living environment following discharge. This may lead to reunification with the family, placement with another relative, foster care, group home living, or independent living.

For 2007, Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa pledged $10,000 to Synergy Services. The funds include $7,200 to assist Synergy Services provide meals for residents at their shelters which include: Synergy House, Safe Haven of Clay County and the Children’s Center. The sum also reflects in-kind contributions collected from Argosy employees during the three needs drives in 2007.

Riverside, Missouri, August 29, 2007 – Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa’s third annual Charity Golf Classic Aug. 20 generated $35,000 for two Northland charities - Miles of Smiles, Inc. and Northland Health Care Access Primary Care.

Miles of Smiles Inc. is a portable dental program, which provides comprehensive dental care on-site in schools, day cares and other community-based settings in Platte and Clay counties. NHCA’s mission is to ensure timely access to primary health care and prevention services for uninsured or underinsured Northland residents.

Proceeds from Argosy’s tournament - $17,500 for each charity – will assist Miles of Smiles purchase necessary dental equipment for their portable clinics to provide comprehensive dental care to children in the Northland, while Northland Health Care Access Primary Care will continue their mission of providing quality health care to those uninsured in Platte County.

In addition to the tournament net proceeds, Argosy has pledged $10,000 each to Miles of Smiles, Inc. and NHCA, which will help fund dental and health care for Northland residents in need in 2007. This brings Argosy’s total 2007 contribution to Miles of Smiles, Inc. and NHCA to $55,000.

Argosy is dedicated to assist with the improvement of quality of life for individuals throughout Kansas City and supporting programs in Kansas City and nearby communities. Last year, Argosy’s Charity Golf Classic raised $30,000 for a local charity.

Riverside, Missouri, August 13, 2007 – More than 50 Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa employees joined in the fight against breast cancer by participating in Kansas City’s 14th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure August 12. One Argosy employee, Yared Tekle, who works at Zoë’s Coffee, Pastries and Gifts, placed first in the 5K run – male age group 20 – 24 (preliminary race results).

Approximately 20,000 people turned out for the 2007 Race for the Cure, which promotes awareness and raises funds for breast cancer research. Argosy is dedicated with our “hearts and hands” to assisting with the improvement of quality of life for individuals throughout Kansas City and supporting programs in Kansas City and nearby communities.

Pictured: Left to right, representing Team Argosy: Sara Bovard, Kendra Elliott and Cheri Marier.

Riverside, Missouri, July 11, 2007 – Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa recently delivered a “treasure chest” of summer fun to 48 teens housed at Synergy Services in Platte County, a local agency for victims of abuse and neglect. The donations, collected by employees during a weeks-long summer needs drive, included 50 new swim suits, beach towels, journals water bottles - enough for each teen.

“Synergy Services is so grateful to the employees and management at Argosy for putting on this needs drive for the women, children and families we serve,” said Robin S. Winner, Synergy Services’ executive director. “We are honored to be selected by Argosy as the beneficiary for this event, and we know that this will be a great way to kick off our life-saving partnership!”

For 2007, Argosy Casino Hotel & Spa has pledged $10,000 to Synergy Services. The funds will help Synergy shelters provide meals for residents at Synergy House, Safe Haven of Clay County and the Children’s Center.

The sum also reflects in-kind contributions collected from Argosy employees during the summer needs drive and two additional Synergy Services drives planned for ’07 – a back-to-school drive and holiday drive. Argosy will collect and donate school supplies and holiday gifts in the months to come.

This is Argosy’s second drive for Synergy. Argosy had a terrific response to its 2006 holiday drive, when employees donated well over 100 gifts to teens at Synergy Services.