Community Support

About Community Support

The Kumeyaay Indians, whose ancestors welcomed explorer Juan Cabrillo to San Diego with open arms in 1542, continue ancient traditions of hospitality and sharing. These traditions are manifest today through the consistently generous contributions to a wide variety of charitable and community organizations.

Each year, the Viejas Band makes philanthropic donations to hundreds of local community groups, schools, service and civic organizations, as well as charity events sponsored by other commercial businesses. Such support comes directly from the Viejas Tribal Council and its wholly owned business enterprises - Viejas Casino, Viejas Outlet Center, Borrego Springs Bank, and two RV parks.

The following guidelines will summarize the preferences, exclusions, and restrictions on the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians Community Relations partnership programs, and provide the information you need to prepare a request for funding.

Preferences

We give preference to requests that:
Meet proven and researched community needs in one of Viejas' six areas of focus

1. Native American Causes
2. Health and Human Service to Others
3. Education
4. Arts and Culture
5. Drug Abuse and Crime Prevention
6. Civic, Community, and Military Affairs


• Allow the opportunity to build alliances and collaborate with businesses, the non-profit community, schools, and the media
• Offer Viejas an opportunity to fund programs or projects that deliver specific benefits or services to the community
• Provide Viejas with a leadership role in reaching an ethically diverse population living in the area where we do business
• Demonstrate a commitment to measuring results

Exclusions

Viejas' guidelines exclude contributions to:

• Individuals
• Private foundations
• Organizations that re-grant to other groups or causes
• Organizations that practice discrimination based on age, sex, sexual preference, marital status, physical or mental disability, race, color, national origin, or ancestry
• Sectarian or denominational religious organizations, except for programs that are broadly promoted, available to anyone and free from religious orientation
• Sports teams, programs, or events, except for those that are broadly promoted, available to anyone or create widespread interest and promotion of our community
• Educational tuition
• Government entities, other than schools

Restrictions

Viejas does not provide funds for:

• General operating expenses
• Travel expenses
• Loans or loan guarantees
• Debt reduction or past operating deficits
• Liquidating an organization
• Multi-year pledges
• Advertising (we do, however, appreciate complimentary advertising that results from our sponsorship or a specific program or project).

To be considered for a donation or sponsorship you must submit a written request to the Vice President of Community Relations via email, fax, or mail to the address listed below. All requests must be received at least 60 days before the requested donation or sponsorship is needed. Written requests must be either on official organization letterhead or on personal stationery that includes the return address and phone number of the person or organization submitting the request. Your request will be screened and reviewed for consideration. We will respond to your request, regardless of the outcome, in writing in a timely manner.

Requests can be submitted to:

Vice President of Community Relations
Viejas Enterprises
7777 Alvarado Road, Suite 115, La Mesa, California 91941
Phone: 619-644-8319
Fax: 619-644-8314
Email: community@viejas.com