Volume 220 | April 19 - 23, 2021
Moreno Valley to Honor the Fallen during
Virtual Memorial Day Ceremony
Join Mayor Yxstian Gutierrez on Monday, May 31, at 11 a.m., as he honors the sacrifices made by the heroes who gave their lives in service to the nation.

The City of Moreno Valley's 2021 Memorial Day Address will be available for online streaming via Facebook and YouTube and will be broadcast live on local cable television on Channel MV3. 

For more information regarding the Mayor's Memorial Day Address, please visit www.moval.org/memorialday or watch the Memorial Day commercial here.
Mayor Supports Residents at
MoVal Rental Rescue Pop-Up Event
On Wednesday, April 21, the City and its partner agencies held the first-ever MoVal Rental Rescue pop-up event to help Moreno Valley residents struggling to pay past due rent. Mayor Yxstian Guttierrez attended the event to welcome Moreno Valley residents and gain a deeper understanding of the needs of the community he serves.
 
This unique pop-up event was created as part of the partnership between the City of Moreno Valley and Inland SoCal United Way in collaboration with United Lift and the County of Riverside. 

Check out the Moreno Valley At Work Exclusive Video here.

For more information about MoVal Rental Rescue, visit www.moval.org/rentalrescue.
Moreno Valley Animal Shelter Honored with Grant Award from Petco Love
No one loves pets more than the employees of the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter. Recognizing MoVal Staff's regard for all animals, Petco Love awarded a $15,000 grant to the City of Moreno Valley to provide assistance for community pets. The grant award will help implement a pet retention program for pet owners whom the COVID-19 pandemic has financially impacted. 

Petco Love provides grants to municipal animal shelters, on a competitive basis, throughout the United States for a variety of programs to assist companion animals. Petco Love has previously awarded the City of Moreno Valley grants totaling nearly $100,000.

For more information about the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter, please visit www.moval.org/pets.
Pet of the Week: Buttercup
Our Pet of the Week is Buttercup. She is a playful Pit Bull that just turned three. As the famous song goes, "Buttercup will build you up," but this Buttercup won't let you down. Full of energy and grit, Buttercup is looking for a loving home that will teach her how to be part of a family.
 
If you would like to make Buttercup or any pet from the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter part of your family, please contact the Moreno Valley Animal Shelter at 951.413.3790 or visit www.moval.org/pets.
A Visit to Adrienne Mitchel Memorial Park
Adrienne Mitchell was 20 years old when she was killed during the Gulf War in 1991, becoming the first woman from Moreno Valley to die in combat. Four years later, the City of Moreno Valley dedicated Adrienne Mitchell Memorial Park to honor her sacrifice.

Today, Adrienne Mitchell Memorial Park is a 4 1/2-acre recreational area where families gather to enjoy each other's company. Located at 22631 Bay Avenue, Adrienne Mitchell Memorial Park features four basketball courts, barbecues, horseshoes, picnic tables, playgrounds, and a walking path. Adrienne Mitchell Memorial Park stands as a fitting tribute to one of Moreno Valley's fallen heroes. Learn more online about Adrienne Mitchell Memorial Park and all of Moreno Valley's beautiful parks!