Community Outreach

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The Morongo Community Outreach Committee meets in July/August to process the Thanksgiving applications. Award letters will be sent out between September and October.

Support of Local and Outside Charities

The Morongo Band of Mission Indians support charities both in and outside of the Pass area. Morongo has assisted the community in many ways –  from being a Diamond Sponsor to San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital to its support of Carol’s Kitchen to providing an evacuation center during the Esperanza fire, and much more!

Overview

Central to the core values of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians is an unwavering commitment to aid those who are in need and to support programs that strengthen local communities. Through our Community Outreach Department, Morongo has provided more than $5 million over the past five years to support local and national non-profit organizations which serve our surrounding region as well as greater Southern California. These non-profit organizations include veterans and military groups, homeless shelters, family support services, educational services and hospitals.

Morongo traditionally receives hundreds of funding requests annually, and that number rises annually as the needs of the less fortunate continue to grow across the Inland Empire. It is our privilege to give back to the surrounding communities in a way that positively impacts those who live here, and we diligently seek sponsorship of organizations which fulfill that vision.

In an effort to better meet the growing challenge presented by the current economic conditions, we are implementing new procedures in 2019 that encourages organizations to apply for funding and schedule presentations with our Community Outreach Committee. This will allow our committee members to evaluate and prioritize requests to assess where resources are most needed and how that funding can best be utilized.

From families to children, veterans and seniors, Morongo strives to make a difference to those who are in need of medical care, clothing, food, shelter and intervention programs. We support charitable organizations across Inland Southern California, organizations that are experiencing reduced donations and a decreased availability in grant monies as a result of the current economic climate. Morongo remains committed to helping bridge that gap by providing aid where it will have the greatest benefit to the less fortunate, and we will continue to work diligently to give back to our community and provide a beacon of hope to those with whom we share that community.