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The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians near Highland has given more than $1 million to wildfire relief efforts throughout California.
The donations, which are being made in partnership with several government agencies and nonprofits, will help Indian tribes, communities, and displaced animals get help during the holidays, according to a statement.
Specifically, the money is meant to help with property loss, structural damage, displaced families, lost pets and economic issues.
“San Manuel is providing support to communities who have been affected by the wildfires,” Chairwoman Lynn Valbuena said in the statement. “While an immediate influx of funding may flood into communities in the days and weeks following the disaster, the recovery efforts often take years to be completed.”
The tribe has give $600,000 to the American Red Cross, $100,000 each to the California Fire Foundation, the California Community Foundation, the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians and Dry Creek Rancheria, the Family Service Association of Redlands and $50,000 to Sonoma County Animal Service.
Wildfires swept through California in October, destroying thousands of acres and causing mass evacuations and millions of dollars in property losses. Several tribes suffered major damage that could take years to repair, according to the statement.
