LAS VEGAS (December 3, 2024) – In celebration of Giving Tuesday, the San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA) and Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas proudly announced the awarding of $100,000 in grants to four impactful local organizations. Each organization received $25,000 to support programs that align with the SMGHA’s mission of uplifting communities through education, cultural preservation, and empowerment.
The grants were awarded to:
Springs Preserve Foundation: To preserve the Ethnobotanical Garden and support related programming.
Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada: To support the Children’s Attorneys Project, providing legal aid to vulnerable youth.
Clark County School District: To advance the Indian Education Opportunities Program, which supports Native American students.
Society of American Indian Dentists: To fund scholarships for Native American students pursuing dental school education.
“These organizations embody the values and pillars that drive SMGHA’s mission—education, empowerment, community resilience, and cultural preservation,” said Latisha Prieto, Chairperson of the SMGHA. “Through these grants, we are committed to fulfilling our legacy and aspiring to be a community leader for positive social change. This commitment is guided by The Spirit of Yawa’—to act on one’s beliefs—and inspires us to contribute meaningfully to the Las Vegas community and the organizations working to create a better tomorrow.”
With a focus on providing a “hand up” to underserved populations, the SMGHA and Palms Casino Resort remain dedicated to making a tangible difference in the lives of individuals and families within the communities they serve.
About San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority
The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority is a governmental instrumentality of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, a federally recognized Indian tribe, created for the purpose of independently carrying out the investment in, and ownership and management of, gaming and hospitality businesses outside of the San Manuel Reservation.
About Palms Casino Resort
Palms Casino Resort is a trailblazer as the first Las Vegas resort fully owned and operated by a Native American tribe. With 766 hotel rooms and suites across two towers, Palms offers a dynamic mix of bars and restaurants including the acclaimed steakhouse Scotch 80 Prime, the popular A.Y.C.E Buffet, and celebrity chef-driven eateries including Mabel’s Bar & Q by Chef Michael Symon and sky-high dining at Vetri Cucina from Chef Marc Vetri. Awarded USA Today’s Best US Casino, Palms is home to a redesigned 95,000-square-foot casino, live entertainment venues, a pool oasis, and unique lifestyle experiences. Amenities also include free valet and self-parking, The Pearl (a 2,500-seat concert theater), Ghostbar Rooftop Lounge, The Spa & Salon, the Brenden Theatre 14-screen cinema, over 190,000 square feet of meeting space, and nearly 600 units at Palms Place condominiums. Palms features innovative suites like the Hardwood Suite for basketball fans, the Kingpin Suite for bowling enthusiasts, and many more theme suites. The Sky Villa suites, with masterful artwork, private pools and terraces, and breathtaking views of the Strip, provide unmatched luxury for unforgettable experiences.
Located just west of the Las Vegas Strip off I-15 on Flamingo Road, Palms Casino Resort is owned by The San Manuel Gaming and Hospitality Authority (SMGHA), an affiliate of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians. For more details, visit palms.com or the Palms Press Room.