By SDCN Staff
El Cajon, CA-=-With a tradition of giving back, the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation continued with its Annual Sycuan Cup Golf Tournament at Singing Hills Golf Club on June 4, donating a total of $100,000 to four charities.
The event united the Sycuan Tribe, event sponsors, and beneficiaries, to support causes in education, social programs, health, and human services.
During the beneficiary awards ceremony, the Sycuan Tribal Council presented $25,000 to each nonprofit – such as SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services), HorsePlay Collective, War Party Ranch, and Elymash Yuuchaap Scholars and Leaders Program at the Native Resource Center at SDSU – helping them further their mission and impact to the community.
Elymash Yuuchaap Scholars and Leaders Program at the Native Resource Center at SDSU
Elymash Yuuchaap’s mission is to engage, support,t and promote the cultural, social, academic, and leadership development of students committed to the sovereign identity and progress of Indigenous communities.
HorsePlay Collective
HorsePlay Collective embodies the value of reciprocity, to heal through helping on ten beautifully undeveloped acres in Carmel Valley. The HorsePlay Collective is building Reciprocity Ranch to bring their mission to life. They are a group of professionals dedicated to providing equine-assisted coaching and therapy to trauma survivors at no or low cost. The nonprofit believes it can heal the community by utilizing the uniquely powerful connection between humans and equines in nature.
SBCS (South Bay Community Services)
SBCS transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of children, youth, and families throughout San Diego County. Their services and supports — based on the strengths of local communities — assist those throughout the region to reach their fullest potential and touch the lives of more than 50,000 each year.
War Party Ranch
War Party Ranch is a 501(c)3 non-profit that provides opportunities for women and girls to create working and life skills that foster independence and self-reliance in all aspects of their lives.
The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation annually hosts the Sycuan Cup, selecting new nonprofits each year that serve as pillars of strength to the San Diego community. During the tournament, attendees enjoy a day of golf, network opportunities, breakfast, and an awards ceremony, followed by a celebratory dinner.
To learn more about the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, visit www.sycuantribe.com.
