The United Auburn Indian Community, owners of the Thunder Valley
Casino, has announced its first quarter cash donations totaling
$231,410 to Placer County charities and service groups. The Salvation
Army of Auburn received $50,000, while Lincoln High School was given
$44,410 for its sports programs.
The American Indian scholarship programs at American River and Sierra
Colleges received a combined $40,000. St. Vincent de Paul Society of
Roseville and Riding High, a therapeutic equine-assisted program
designed to help at-risk youths and adults, will receive $25,000
each.
The Gathering Inn Inc. will receive $15,000 for its homeless program,
while Cornerstone Christian School will get $12,000 for playground
equipment.
The Boys & Girls Club of North Tahoe will receive $10,000, as will
Weimar Hills School, which plans a renovation of its sports
fields.
