(San Diego, Calif.) – The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation donated $100,000 to four local charities on Thursday, June 8th at the Sycuan Cup 32nd Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Singing Hills Golf Resort at Sycuan. The event was kicked off with a fun filled day of golf followed by dinner and an awards ceremony for the tournament’s participants made up of representatives from the tribe, event sponsors and the beneficiaries.
“Giving back to our community will always be a priority to the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation,” said Cody J. Martinez, chairman, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation. “These charities are a crucial part of our society and we are proud to provide anything we can to them to help continue their mission.”
During the dinner and awards ceremony, the Sycuan Tribal Council presented $25K to the Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition, Indigenous Regeneration, Make-A-Wish Foundation San Diego and Special Needs Resource Foundation of San Diego for a total donation of $100K.
Members of the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation have resided in and around the foothills of the Dehesa Valley for more than 12,000 years. Today they are a modern government providing public services to their members, employees and neighbors. The Sycuan Tribal Government operates one of the region’s premier Indian gaming and resort facilities, Sycuan Casino Resort. The Sycuan Tribe demonstrates its strong commitment to the San Diego region through the support of hundreds of civic and charitable organizations.
The Tribe also seeks to reinvest back into the San Diego community with a progressive business development and diversification effort. The tribe is a major investor in and owner of the 30th Major League Soccer (MLS) team that was awarded to the city of San Diego in 2023, becoming the first native American tribe to be part-owner of any men’s major league sports franchise. They purchased the former Singing Hills Country Club and the historic U.S. Grant Hotel; developed the Marina Gateway Hotel and Conference Center in National City; and constructed and operates the Sycuan Market and convenience store. Combined, these enterprises now employ nearly 3,500 San Diegans. For more information on Sycuan visit www.sycuantribe.com.