During the 8th Annual Red Kettle Kick-Off, hosted by The Salvation Army, the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians surprised the nonprofit organization with a grant of $300,000 to help support various housing programs for families and individuals on Nov. 17.
Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena provided remarks as the Tribe was recognized as the Community Partner of the Year for the continued support in meeting the needs of the Inland Empire community. During her speech, Chairwoman Valbuena announced that the Tribe would award a grant to The Salvation Army to further their efforts to provide services to the homelessness population in San Bernardino and transitional living resources.
The grant will help support The Salvation Army’s Hospitality House & Men’s Annex Expansion by providing programming assistance to single women and families. The funding will also aid the expansion of their men’s transitional living center in San Bernardino, allowing up to 600 individuals to be served throughout two years of housing.
