Tribes in southern California have donated millions of dollars in gaming revenues with their communities.
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has donated $30 million to charities since 2001. The tribe will be recognized on Friday by the Council for Resource Development for giving to community colleges.
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians has donated about $20 million since 2005. The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians has donated about $2.5 million to local schools and recently donated $1.5 million for a new Boys and Girls Club.
"We recognize that Indian gaming has created opportunities for us," Pechanga Chairman Mark Macarro told The Riverside Press-Enterprise.
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Inland casinos boost charities, schools with millions in casino donations
(The Riverside Press-Enterprise 11/12)
In Brief: San Manuel Band receiving award [1st item] (The Riverside Press-Enterprise 11/12)
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
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