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Sycuan Casino Resort Presents $150,000 to Big Table San Diego
ycuan Casino Resort presented a $150,000 donation to Big Table San Diego. Big Table is a local non-profit organization that supports workers in the hospitality and restaurant industry. Just this year alone, the organization has helped hundreds of workers in critical need of assistance. For more
informationaboutBigTableSanDiegoandlearnhowyoucangetinvolved,visitBig-table.com/SanDiego. “Little did we know when we launched in San Diego last year, that the industry that we cared for would be so heavily impacted,” said Jesse Vigil, City Director at Big Table San Diego.“For us all to come together as
a community to share hope and light in such a dark time is beautiful and that would be an understatement. We are beyond grateful for Sycuan’s support and the impact this gift will have on so many lives.”
“This year has been devastating to several industries, but the restaurant and hospitality industry has been hit particularly hard,” said Cody Martinez, Chairman, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation.
“Over the years, San Diego has become a top destination for its culinary offerings and we want to do everything we can to help our hospitality workers survive through these difficult times. We hope this donation will go a long way in keeping restaurant and hospitality workers not only afloat, but to help provide funding and much-needed access to healthcare, education, transportation and more.”
JOamul Indian Village Donates $75,000 to Healthcare Agencies
n January 4th, Jamul Indian Village health care, dental, and social services to the members Scott Evans, PharmD, MHA, Chief Executive of California announced its 2020 year- of SIHC’s tribal consortium consisting of Barona, Officer of Sharp Grossmont Hospital, stated, “We end donations totaling $75,000 to local Campo, Ewiiaapaayp, Jamul Indian Village, La Posta, are incredibly grateful to Jamul Indian Village Tribe
Manzanita, and Viejas, as well as to the members of other tribes and non-tribal members.
Indian Health Council, Inc. provides an array of health and wellness services and programs to the North San Diego County reservations of Inaja- Cosmit, La Jolla, Los Coyotes, Mesa Grande, Pala, Pauma, Rincon, San Pasqual, and Santa Ysabel.
An SIHC spokesperson commented, “JIV’s generous donation will be used by SIHC to provide additional support, services, and activities for the Indian Child Social Services Department to promote stability and security for American Indian children and families.” SIHC will similarly use the Jamul Indian Village donations to support Native American children and families.
for their generous support of Sharp Grossmont Hospital’s COVID-19 Emergency Response Fund. Thefundswillgodirectlytosupportoureffortstocare
for our East County community and our caregivers as we continue to fight the pandemic.”
Jamul Indian Village Chairwoman Erica M. Pinto stated, “As we reflect on the past year, the Tribe wanted to give back to those who have been impacted by covid-19. We are donating these funds to honor the courage and resilience of our front-line healthcare workers and to support the children and families who are suffering as a result of the pandemic. We are truly grateful for the extraordinary and tireless efforts of each of these organizations and their workers.”
healthcare agencies, including $45,000 to Sharp Grossmont Hospital, $15,000 to Southern Indian Health Council, and $15,000 to Indian Health Council, Inc. Jamul Indian Village provided these year-end healthcare donations in addition to its annual fall philanthropy and community-outreach campaigns, which included contributing more than $40,000 to non-profits for breast cancer research and awareness, veterans’ programs, and other local causes.
Sharp Grossmont Hospital offers medical care as East San Diego County’s largest healthcare facility, including one of the nation’s most technologically advanced emergency rooms.
Southern Indian Health Council (SIHC) provides a comprehensive range of wellness, professional
APechanga Band Donates $550,000 for Pediatric Clinic
s reported in the Valley News in late December, the Pechanga Band and other conditions. With the addition of the new clinical space, services will of Luiseño Indians donated $550,000 for a planned pediatric clinic in be expanded allowing “patient families and case managers to create a tailored Murrieta focused on diagnosing and treating developmental health continuum of care within Rady Children’s,” officials said.
disorders. Rady Children’s Hospital received the endowment for the construction in the Murrieta Medical Plaza that will be reserved for pediatric treatment.
“One of Rady Children’s driving goals is to ensure that every child facing a mental or behavioral health challenge can live to his or her fullest potential, supported by an experienced team of clinical experts and powered by Rady Children’s system of whole child care,” Dr. Gail Knight, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer of Rady Children’s Hospital, said. “With Riverside County being our newest area with a physical health service location, the Pechanga Tribe’s incredible vision and generosity will allow us to provide comprehensive and coordinated mental health services, and to help more children in their own neighborhood.”
Since 2018 the medical plaza has had a Developmental Services unit providing the diagnosis and treatment of children with autism, attention deficit disorder
“Developmental and mental health disorders in children and teens are incredibly common, and many developmental concerns can evolve into mental health problems such as anxiety and depression,” said Kristin Gist, Senior Director of Rady Children’s Developmental Services.“In addressing these conditions at an early age and juncture, and by creating a partnership between our care providers, our patients and our patient families, we aim to empower children to reach their full developmental and social-emotional potential in a way that works just for them,” she said.
“As the inland region grows, so does the need for comprehensive care for every child,” Pechanga Tribal Chairman Mark Macarro said. “This contribution helps families and children receive the best possible outcome when working through an autism or mental health diagnosis.”
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