United Auburn Indian Community Awards $97,000 In
Third Round of Charitable Contributions
For Immediate Release Contact: Doug Elmets
Friday, November 14, 2008 (916) 329-9180
Placer County, CA – The United Auburn Indian Community (UAIC) announced today its fourth round of charitable donations totaling $97,100 to strengthen regional programs and services in Placer County and the surrounding areas. These fourth quarter contributions come on the heels of the Giving Program’s $1,000,000 donation to the Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital Foundation last month.
The UAIC Community Giving Program – a philanthropic branch of tribal government established by the Tribe in March 2004– has provided over $6.3 million to nonprofit organizations supporting needs in education, health, arts and humanities, environment, community development and social services.
Community Giving Program contributions during the fourth quarter include the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County and Placer School for Adults.
The Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalition was founded over 30 years ago in Grass Valley to provide a safe house and counsel victims of domestic violence and their children. Its mission is to “work toward eliminating domestic violence and sexual assault and to reduce its effect through prevention, service, education, community involvement and crisis intervention. The Tribe’s $15,000 grant will be used for general operating support services.
The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Nevada County goal is to make an affirmative and lifelong impact on the lives of children and youth. In operation since 1981, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Nevada County looks to make positive differences in the lives of youth in the community through one-to-one relationships with a caring and responsible individual. UAIC’s gift of $10,000 will be used to support the training and support of mentors and their match with the youth.
The Placer School for Adults has been serving students for over 50 years. The school enrolls over 11,000 students each year including senior citizens, adult special education, visually and developmentally impaired students, workforce re-entrants, GED students, ESL learners, career technical education and educational growth. UAIC’s grant will be used toward the cost of buying a new, fully equipped handicapped van for special needs students and seniors.
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“Each of these organizations is working hard to meet the needs of so many people in our community,” said Jessica Tavares, chairwoman of the United Auburn Indian Community. “With our financial assistance we hope that they will continue to make a difference for the people who rely on their services.”
Other grant recipients include The Friendship Club, Foresthill Divide Middle School, Cobblestone Elementary School, Rock Creek Elementary School, Nevada City School of the Arts, Creekside Oaks Elementary, Effie Yeaw Nature Center and Auburn Area Christmas Baskets.
The United Auburn Indian Community, founder of the Community Giving Program, owns and operates the successful Thunder Valley Casino. A federally recognized Indian tribe, the United Auburn Indian Community is a sovereign government, making the establishment of its philanthropic fund even more unique. The Tribe receives no tax advantage for making a charitable contribution to any group.
The Community Giving Program will not be used for loans, deficits or retroactive funding, advertising or promotional sponsorships, religious-based activities, individuals, or political candidates, parties or legislative causes. For more information on the United Auburn Indian Community’s Giving Program, contact Kris Martin at (530) 883-2355.
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