The Gila River Indian Community of Arizona awarded $250,000 in gaming grants to local organizations and government agencies.
The tribe gave $100,000 to the St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance as part of a three-year $300,000 grant to fight hunger.
Another $125,000 went to the Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department to restore a building at Steele Indian School Park.
Finally, nearly $26,000 went to the Phoenix Family Advocacy Center to help victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and other crimes.
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Tribe gaming funds to aid local projects
(The Arizona Republic 12/3)
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Gila River Tribe awards $250K in gaming grants
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
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