San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Grants $100,000 to Apple Valley Fire Protection District

APPLE VALLEY, Calif. (VVNG.com) — The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians has awarded a generous $100,000 grant to the Apple Valley Fire Protection District in a celebration of “Giving Tuesday.”

This funding will be utilized to purchase emergency generators for Stations 332 and 334 in Apple Valley, ensuring that these crucial facilities can maintain their operations during power outages and continue to respond effectively to emergencies.

“Giving Tuesday is a day that calls upon us to reflect on the power of collective generosity,” stated Lynn Valbuena, Chairwoman of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.

She expressed her pride in supporting the 2024 grant recipients, who are focused on rehabilitating lands impacted by recent wildfires and fostering the health of both communities and ecosystems.

“The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is deeply committed to preservation and stewardship of the cultural and natural resources of the region,” Valbuena added.

For those interested in learning more about the philanthropic efforts of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, further information can be found at www.SanManuelCares.org.

About the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians is a federally recognized Indian tribe situated on the San Manuel Indian Reservation near Highland, California. San Manuel exercises its inherent sovereign right of self-governance and provides essential services for its citizens by building infrastructure, maintaining civil services, and promoting social, economic, and cultural development.

As the Indigenous people of the San Bernardino highlands, passes, valleys, mountains, and high deserts, the Serrano people of San Manuel have called this area home since time immemorial and are committed to remaining a productive partner in the San Bernardino region. For more information, visit http://www.sanmanuel-nsn.gov.