JAMULJAMUL — The Jamul Indian Village of California donated $75,000 at the end of 2020 to regional health care agencies in the battle against the pandemic.
The tribe’s donations include $45,000 to Sharp Grossmont Hospital, $15,000 to Southern Indian Health Council and $15,000 to Indian Health Council, Inc.
“The tribe wanted to give back to those who have been impacted by COVID-19,” said JIV Chairwoman Erica Pinto. “We are donating these funds to honor the courage and resilience of our front-line health care workers and to the children and families who are suffering as a result of the pandemic. We are truly grateful for the extraordinary and tireless efforts of each of these organizations and their workers.”
Sharp Grossmont Hospital is East County’s largest health care facility.
The Southern Indian Health Council offers health care, dental care and social services to tribal from Barona, Campo, Ewiiaapaayp, JIV, La Posta, Manzanita, Viejas, other tribes and non-tribal .
Indian Health Council, Inc. provides health and wellness services and programs to North County reservations Inaja-Cosmit, La Jolla, Los Coyotes, Mesa Grande, Pala, Pauma, Rincon, San Pasqual and Santa Ysabel.