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TRIBE'S 2002 COMMUNITY GIVING CONTRIBUTES

$160,000 TO LOCAL CHARITIES, SCHOOLS AND OTHERS

PRESCOTT, Ariz. (Feb. 7, 2003) – Many organizations faced budget cuts and serious economic setbacks as the economy continued its uncertain course in 2002. Though thousands of individuals and organizations were adversely affected, the Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe granted more than $160,000 to sponsor area organizations and events in this time of increased need.

During 2002, the Tribe donated more than $160,000 to local charities and programs throughout the 12-month period. Among these donations were contributions made to Prescott College Annual Fund Campaign, Prescott Symphony Guild—Promoting Classical Music for Young People, Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo, Yavapai Blind Center, the Arthritis Foundation, Yavapai County Food Bank, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Arizona Council on Compulsive Gambling, as well as many other organizations.

"The Yavapai Tribe is indeed fortunate, and we are committed to sharing as much as possible with the tri-city community," said President Ernie Jones, Sr.

Jones notes that the majority of the Tribe's charitable giving takes place prior to the holiday season. However, he says, needs arise throughout the year, and the Tribe helps address these community needs whenever possible. In addition to monetary donations already presented to area organizations during 2002, the Tribe also challenged other local businesses to match their pledge of $40,000 to help build the City of Prescott's new skatepark.

Located adjacent to the central Arizona community of Prescott, approximately one hour north of Phoenix, the Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribe consists of 160 members and occupies a reservation of less than 1,395 acres. Tribal enterprises, including a business park, shopping center and two casinos, provide more than 2,500 jobs for the local economy.

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