This, she said, included NOVA, which received a $4,000 donation during COVID thanks to her efforts.Īccording to Sooby-Saldutti, Parx’s director of diversity and community development Ron Davis encourages staff to get involved with local boards. Oftentimes, nonprofits reach out to Parx for funding, so Sooby-Saldutti acquired a working knowledge of those doing exceptional work in the county. Upon landing her current position as diversity, equity and inclusion coordinator at Parx Casino, Sooby-Saldutti’s working relationship with NOVA only strengthened. “It’s like having a reliable family member in an individual’s life where, if you go to them for help, you know they’re gonna be helpful. They’re going to take it and help fix the problem, or aid it. “There are some resources that, when you reach out to them, you know something’s going to be done.
Whenever she contacted NOVA, it never failed her. When constituents came in with a problem, Sooby-Saldutti drew from the office’s compilation of resources to provide needed assistance. Tina Davis’ legislative assistant that introduced her to NOVA. So this is why I do what I do,” Sooby-Saldutti told The Times. You want to protect your family and you want to find ways to help with prevention of crimes in your community. “Unfortunately, you hear all these stories.
