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March 2012 Tribes in the News
TCabazon Band of Mission Indians Supports Charities with Golf Tournament
he Cabazon Band of Mission Indians has solidified its commitment to ArleneRosenthal,ExecutiveDirectoroftheWellintheDesertsaid,“ eCabazon help those who are hungry in the Coachella Valley. In February, the Tribe Band of Mission Indians has a very sensitive understanding of the needs of those announced that it will make Eagle Falls Golf Course available for the inaugural who have been hard hit by this lingering recession. ey decided they would make
Drive Against Hunger Golf Tournament in April. All proceeds from the one-day event will be distributed to FIND Food Bank, Martha’s Village and Kitchen, and Well in the Desert.
e Tribes’ support over the last year with the LIT Lounge series of fund-raisers and daily food donations has provided the Well in the Desert with much needed funds and helped the charity to meet the challenges of serving healthy, hot meals and food to thousands of people.
SOan Manuel Band of Mission Indians Donates $50,000 to Senior Center
A long-time supporter of the Highland Senior Center, the Tribe’s donation is an outgrowth of the cultural value the Tribe places on elders. e Highland Senior Center serves approximately 3,900 seniors each year and provides transportation to 450 home-bound seniors who rely on the center to connect them to medical and dental services.
“Like many cultures, the Serrano Indians revere and look to elders not only for insight into the past but direction for tomorrow,” said San Manuel Tribal Chairman
e senior center, which is near the San Manuel reservation, has forged strong ties with the Tribe over its decades of service. Elders from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians have been members, and currently, San Manuel’s elected treasurer,
Audrey Martinez, serves on the center’s board of directors. e Tribe had previously provided funds for the purchase of a vehicle and in past years provided donations to support programs.
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a big di erence for those in need by supporting e Well in the Desert. Chairman Roosevelt and all on his Tribal Council are an example of true community outreach and compassionate humanitarianism. We can never, on behalf of all we serve, thank them enough, and look forward to our continuing partnership.”
e Drive Against Hunger Golf Tournament will be held on Friday April 20th at Eagle Falls Golf Course. e cost is $125 per person. Entry fee includes golf, a boxed lunch, and the after-tournament party at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino.
n January 13th, the Highland District Council on Aging, Inc. received $50,000 James C. Ramos.“It is the hope of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians that this from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians in support of the programs donation will allow greater numbers of seniors to continue their vital contributions and services of the Highland Senior Center. to our shared community.”