Morongo awards nearly $200,000 to community groups at inaugural community outreach luncheon
MORONGO INDIAN RESERVATION – The Morongo Band of Mission Indians awarded nearly $200,000 to dozens of nonprofit organizations serving local communities as part of the Tribe’s inaugural Community Outreach Awards luncheon, Wednesday, April 13.The 67 award recipients represented a wide array of organizations across Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including those involved with Native American culture, social services, education, hospitals or health organizations and support groups for members of the military and military families.“Giving back to the community is central to our core values at Morongo, and we are delighted to be able to provide assistance to dozens of nonprofit groups that do so much to serve those in need all across the Inland region,” Charles Martin, ch