It is amazing to see all of the wonderful Tribal Members and Tribal employees who take time out to serve our community each and every year. I am grateful to the Soboba Foundation and Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians for making this annual event possible. This event reminds me of how fortunate I am to live in a community that prioritizes serving those in need. “It is truly heartwarming from start to finish and we couldn’t ask for a better opportunity to give back to the local community. “As a Team Member, we are fortunate enough to touch each part of the donation process, from the charitable spirit of those who come out each week to donate, to the gratitude of charity organizers and children who are receiving these wonderful gifts,” Stanley said. “The joy this Toy Drive brings to not only those kids, but to those who participate in it, is immeasurable.”Ĭatie Stanley, who was recently promoted to director of marketing at SCR, said partnering with the Soboba Foundation for the annual Soboba Gives Back! Toy Drive is something the staff looks forward to all year long. “Together, the Soboba Foundation, our team at SCR and our wonderful guests are able to collect and distribute thousands of toys to children at Christmas,” Cozart said.

Soboba Casino Resort Assistant General Manager Jason Cozart said the toy drive is always a special event.

“Just the look on their faces knowing that they have been blessed during the holidays, that’s what Christmas is all about,” she said. Silvas also appreciates attending any events when she can watch the families come in to pick up the toys. “Now that I’m a Glamma, I need to see what the latest and greatest toys are on the market.” “I’m always eager to hear how much fun they had picking out the toys, because some of them don’t have little ones at home to shop for, or they do and they say they got the same toy for a grandchild,” Silvas said. She enjoys collecting the toys from the patrons of the casino. Soboba Foundation President Dondi Silvas acknowledges that these past few years have been very difficult for everyone, especially the little ones. The toy drive has allowed as many as 50 nonprofits and child-based groups to present toys to young families each year. Planning early, expectations are high to exceed 5,000 this year, enough to provide for the groups that depend on this assistance each holiday season. Last year’s drive collected 4,100 toys, the lowest amount in the history of the event.

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