Giving Back
J&J supports our Local Communities!
Since its inception in 1929, J&J Gaming has been committed to acting with integrity, providing service excellence, fostering partnerships, and supporting its communities. At J&J Gaming, we believe in giving back to the communities where our team members live and work. From supporting local nonprofits and youth organizations to participating in national initiatives, we’re committed to making a positive impact beyond our industry.
Giving back is part of who we are. Each year, J&J team members engage in charitable efforts spanning our 9 active states across the nation. Whether it’s through donation drives, sponsorships, or hands-on involvement, we strive to support causes that matter — locally and nationwide.
Our signature Initiatives:
Giving Back to Our Communities: Local & National Partners
LOCAL COMMUNITIES
- Effingham County Chamber of Commerce
- Effingham County Chamber of Commerce-Scholarship Program
- Effingham County Community Foundation
- Effingham County Fair
- Effingham County Habitat for Humanity
- Effingham Performance Center
- Effingham Regional Growth Alliance
- Dieterich Community Center
- Good Neighbors of Lake Sara – 4th of July Fireworks
- Coal Days Fund – Shawneetown
- Madison County Licensed Beverage Association
- St. Anthony Church
- Sacred Heart Church Effingham – Sacred Heart Picnic Raffle Tickets
- Illinois Licensed Beverage Association
- Richard E. Workman Sports & Wellness Complex – Effingham
- Illinois Fraternal Order of State Police- Lodge 41
- 3rd Annual Levee Fest-Community for a Safe Levee for the Mississippi River Bottoms
- Marion, IL Chamber of Commerce
- Effingham Firefighters
- CEO Program
- Effingham Momentum
- Bethany Celebration
- National Trail Friends of NRA
- Flora Public Library
- Flora Chamber of Commerce
- Riddick’s Ride Foundation
- Centralia Illinois Food Bank
- Effingham F.I.S.H. Store
- The Edwardsville-Glen Carbon Food Pantry
- Salt & Light
- Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
- The Giving Place
- Princeton Food Bank
- Lincoln Land Championship by LRS – Memorial Health Championship
- Sigel St. Michael Building Fund
- Antioch Traveling Closet
- Samaritan’s Purse
- Grandfather Community Foundation
LOCAL FRATERNAL ORGANIZATIONS
- American Legion
- Marion VAMC Voluntary Services for Homeless Veterans
- VFW Program
FRATERNALS & YOUTH
- Watson Masonic Lodge – Lakeland Scholarships & Masonic Children’s Home in Murphysboro, IL
- Murphysboro Elks Lodge- Childrens’ Care Corp.
- CMS Foundation, Inc. – Valedictorian Scholarship
- Toys for Tots
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
- Lake Land College Foundation
- Kaskaskia College Foundation
- MacMurray College
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS
- Altamont High School
- Effingham High School
- Buckeye Friends School
- St. Anthony High School
- St. Anthony Booster Club
- Centralia HS
- Stewardson-Strasburg High School
- Teutopolis High School
- St. Thomas School – Newton
- Teutopolis Unit #50 Technology Fund
- Illini Central High School
- Flora High School
YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS & CARE
- Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth, & Families
- Crisis Nursery of Effingham County
- CASA of Effingham County
- Blessings In A Backpack
- South Central Illinois Fellowship of Christian Athletes
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Illinois
- Make a Wish Foundation & Shop with a Cop
- Bob Fressen YMCA- Jacksonville, IL
- Lincoln Trails Boy Scouts
- Charleston Parks & Recreation – Day Camp
- Cops For Kids
- Cops and Kids – Marion, IL
- Karing for Kids
- Turkey for Tots
- Toys for Tots
FAMILY NEEDS
- Catholic Charities
- Effingham County Fish Human Services
- Feeding Avery Families
- Greater Illinois Chapter – Alzheimer’s Association
- Midwest Food Bank
- Helping Heavy Hearts
- St. John’s Breadline
- The Salvation Army
- The Giving Place
HOSPITALS
- Friends & Families of Sarah Bush Lincoln Fayette County Hospital
- Shriners Hospital for Children
- St. Anthony Hospital – Effingham – Friends of St. Anthony
- Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Foundation
CANCER
- American Cancer Society
- Play for the Cure Golf to Support Susan G. Komen
- St. Baldrick’s Foundation-Conquer Childhood Cancers
- Footprints In Memory of Maggie
- Herrin, IL Golf 4 A Cure
DISABLED
- ARC Community Support Systems
- Special Olympics Illinois
- The Lake Sara Dam Run-Special Olympics
- Effingham Elks Handicapped Childrens Auction
- KC #2874 Intellectual Disabilities
- Chester Country Club-Annual Autism Awareness
- MyMemoryWorx – Click here to read about J&J’s contributions
AGING
SPORTS & ATHLETICS
- Illini Team Trail Fishing Tournament
- RSC Soccer Club Sponsor – Springfield
- Whitetails Unlimited Inc
- ILBA Golf – Women’s Golf
- CTH Golf Outing
- Bob Cullen Racing
ANIMAL PROTECTION
- Animal Protective League
- Animal Rescue of Southern Illinois
- Animal Welfare League
ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING OUR INDUSTRY
