(KNZA)--The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation donated $76,000 to area charities during an awards ceremony Thursday at the Prairie Band Casino & Resort.
In the Holton area, Royal Valley USD 337 received $10,000 and the Holton Community Hospital a $5,000 donation. American Legion Post #410 in Mayetta received $5,500.
A committee comprised of six tribal members, who along with Tribal Council, selected 22 organizations to receive the quarterly distribution. Areas that are focused on when determining the distribution of funds include groups involved in education, health and community services, environmental protection and preservation, and religious organizations that have an impact on the spiritual wellness and quality of life for all.
The Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation is one of four-federally recognized tribes located in northeast Kansas and is headquartered near Mayetta.
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