San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Donates $150,000 to CHC Foundation

Photo: The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians generously donated a check totaling $150,000 to the Crafton Hills College Foundation this Tuesday to assist with the further development and continuation of the Redlands Emergency Services Academy (RESA).

Pictured left to right are, San Manuel Tribal Chairperson James Ramos, CHC President Gloria Macias Harrison, CHC Resource Development Director Cheryl Bardowell, Tribal Vice Chairperson Lynn Valbuena, and Tribal Treasurer Audrey Martinez.

The San Manuel Band of Mission Indians generously donated a check totaling $150,000 to the Crafton Hills College (CHC) Foundation recently to assist with the further development and continuation of the Redlands Emergency Services Academy (RESA).

RESA is a partnership comprised of the CHC public safety programs, the Redlands Unified School District, the University of Redlands, the Redlands Police Department, and the Redlands Fire Department to provide high school students with an rigorous, hands-on introduction to public safety careers.

The donation to the CHC Foundation was part of a special luncheon ceremony, titled "Forging Hope," in which the Tribe dispersed approximately $7.3 million to 25 agencies representing education, health care, children's foundations, and other nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping make a difference in people's lives. (See list of recipient organizations in full article.)

"On behalf of the entire RESA staff, thank you for providing us with this opportunity to replace used and outdated equipment," said CHC Dean of Career and Technical Education and RESA team member Donna Ferracone.

"We are extremely appreciative of the support we receive from the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians on a continuous basis," said CHC President Gloria Macias Harrison. "We've enjoyed partnering with them on several projects, and this gift emphasizes their commitment to education."