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Moreno Valley's community service groups represent a full spectrum of interests and activities. These groups help to preserve the history of the area, promote the arts, engage children, and generally improve the community. From the Cultural Arts Foundation to the Zontas, Moreno Valley has it all!
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Arts and Culture
| Moreno Valley Cultural Arts Foundation |
Contact President Rick Archer 562.556.5178 |
| Moreno Valley Arts Association | Contact President John Hussey 951.247.8151 |
| Moreno Valley Historical Society |
Contact Alice Bradley, President 951.242.1519 |
| Moreno Valley Master Chorale | Contact Tim Caszatt 951.247.9261 www.morenovalleymasterchorale.org |
| Moreno Valley Ballet Folklorico Scholarship Association | 951.247.5899 |
Civic
| Morning Optimist Club of Moreno Valley | President: Sara Martinez 951.697.4404 movaloptimist@gmail.com |
| Moreno Valley Elks Lodge # 2697 | 951-683-4031 www.elks.org |
| Moreno Valley Friends of the Library | 951.242.1777 |
| Friends of Moreno Valley Senior Center | 951.413.3430 |
| Moreno Valley Lioness Club | Contact: President Vicki Valentin 951.653.8745 |
| Moreno Valley Morning Rotary Club | Contact: Charles James 951.242.7477 |
| Moreno Valley Noon Rotary Club | Contact: Dick Heil 951.738.1087 dickheil@aol.com |
| Moreno Valley Masonic Lodge # 804 | Contact Dave Murr 951.485.7763 Contact: Manny Blanco 951.247.2015 |
| Order of Eastern Star | Contact:
Velma Pruett 951.242.4186 |
| Soroptomist International of Moreno Valley | email: simorenovalley@soroptomist.net website: simorenovalley.org |
| JustServe.org | website |
Clubs & Hobby
Professional
| American Association of University Women-Moreno Valley Branch | Contact: President Charleen Hughus 951.684.7994 |
| Zonta Club of Riverside | Contact: Virginia Dunn 951.343.1607 |
Support
| Bright Angels at Heart | An organization offering support to individuals and families dealing with challenges concerning community youths, autistic children, young adults and teen parents. 24877 Sunnymead Blvd., Moreno Valley 951.247.4300 |
| Moreno Valley MOMS Club (Mothers Offering Mothers Support) |
An organization offering support to stay-at-home moms, and moms who work part-time. Contact Patti Ellis-Greenberg momsclubmorenovalley@gmail.com |
| Mothers of Twins Organization | Contact: Debbie Raber 951.242.7934 |
| Substance Abuse Task Force | Contact Chairperson Eve Goodwin 951.247.6873 |
Youth
| Boy Scouts of America California Inland Empire Council |
Contact Executive Director David Kline 909.983.4534 |
| Civil Air Patrol Cadets | For information, call 951.655.3245 |
| San Gorgonio Girl Scouts | Call 951.307.6555 or 800.400.4475 |
| Navy League Cadet Corps | Contact Fred or Margaret Smith 951.924.8387 Contact: LT.jg. Donna Peterson 951.486.9821 |
| Y.M.C.A. | Call 951.689.9622 |
Resource Directory
Citywide Coalition is a community-based partnership of Moreno Valley's non-profit organizations that perpetuates change and greater impact through cooperation, with a common goal to break the cycle of helplessness and improve the quality of life for Moreno Valley's residents.
Here is a guide to resources for the homeless in the Inland Empire.
Citywide Coalition
| Children/Youth | |
| Community Now An award-winning non-profit organization that develops and implements student leadership teams at school sites. Our goal is to empower our participants by coordinating student led programs and activities that promote mental wellness, physical fitness and personal development to improve community safety and increase personal opportunities for our youth. |
951.205.9231 communitynow.info gpiwithcn@communitynow.info |
| Sigma Beta Xi, Inc To establish strong families and communities by building an organization of diverse men who will exemplify leadership and professionalism; Academies for Young Men, Middle and High school campuses in MVUSD. |
951.247.1700 sigmabetaxi.com info@sigmabetaxi.com |
| Silence Aloud Housing for current and former foster youth; Sexual abuse awareness for boys. |
951.214.3675 silencealoud.org info@silencealoud.org |
| Church | |
| Church of Christ This agency provides food for individuals in need. |
951.214.3675 cocmv.com churchofchrist@cocmv.com |
| Discovery Christian Church Christian, Non-denominational; bible-based; Reach People for Jesus Christ through outreach and evangelism, Build them up in Him through care and teaching, and Honor God in all we do; Sunday worship celebrations; Spiritual Development; Biblical Studies; Life Groups; Outreach/Volunteers; Financial Peace University |
951.924.5002 discoverthelife.org mail@discoverthelife.org |
| Faith Southern Baptist Church To make Christ and his truth known in every way he can be known; Bible teaching and preaching, Christian counseling, Bible and book distribution, Providing food and clothing. |
951.485.0767 faithcenter@verizon.net |
| Lord of Life Lutheran Church Agency is a church that provides 12-step support groups for families dealing with a loved one who is addicted to alcohol. |
951.924.4887 lolmv@verizon.net |
| New Beginnings Fellowship To assist our community in their family, social, educational, basic (food, clothing) and spiritual needs; biblical teaching, mentorship, assist with feeding families, educating on self-development/growth |
951.378.3998 |
| Palm Canyon Community Church Agency is a church that provides services to the community |
951.247.2273 www.palmcanyon.org leslie@palmcanyon.org |
| Renewal Christian Fellowship Christian Church providing services to the community. |
951.656.7879 |
| St. Christopher's Church Agency is a church that provides an emergency food pantry for the community. |
951.924.1968 |
| Salvation Army Preach the Gospel and meet needs in His Name without discrimination; Food pantry; youth programs |
951.653.9131 |
| Trinity Baptist Church Reaching people for Christ, Teaching them the Bible and how to live it out and Releasing them to serve within the community; Spiritual Growth; Food giveaway monthly; Food baskets as needed; step parents classes; Crown Ministries Financial planning; Homeless ministry |
951.601.0253 www.trinitybaptist-mv.org pastorgueste@hughes.net |
| Valley Christian Church To be a Church that is dedicated to the fulfillment of the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20) through focusing on C - Christian Education, P - Producing Christ-Centered Family; Weekly worship services, Bible studies, Christian school (Pre-K through 8th grade), Food distribution |
951.242.5683 https://www.facebook.com/pg/valleychristianchurchmorenovalley/about/ |
| Food | |
| Community Assistance Program of Moreno Valley (C.A.P.) Agency is a private non-profit food pantry located in Moreno Valley, CA. They actively work to improve the quality of life for Moreno Valley residents who are in need of emergency food, clothing, and utility assistance. |
951.485.7792 |
| P.W. Enhancement Center Agency provides the following services as funding and eligibility permit: Emergency housing; Housing referrals; Homeless prevention; Supportive services sub-contractor for veteran families. Food Assistance |
951.616.1628 pwecenter.org info@pwecenter.org |
| Salvation Army Preach the Gospel and meet needs in His Name without discrimination; Food pantry; youth programs |
951.653.9131 |
| Health | |
| California State Department of Rehabilitation - Riverside District State agency is an employment and independent living resource for people with disabilities |
951.782.6650 http://www.dor.ca.gov/ |
| Epilepsy Education Everywhere Agency is dedicated to raising awareness and education about epilepsy with the general public. They offer community outreach through volunteers at speaking opportunities, health fairs and other events. For details see main website below. |
951.892.5265 www.epilepsyed.org meghan@epilepsyed.org |
| Housing / Homeless | |
| Fair Housing Council of Riverside County Inc. Landlord-tenant, counseling, mediation svc. Mortgage counseling, first-time home buyers workshops. Antidiscrimination SVC training |
951.653.8314 http://fairhousing.net/ |
| LightHouse Social Service Centers The LightHouse Transitional Living Program provides comprehensive transitional living services to male veteran ages 18 years and up, in a drug and alcohol free, peer-oriented, supportive environment. Transitional living services can be provided to 12 veterans at any given time. Supportive services for veteran families. |
951.571.3533 www.lighthouse-ssc.org info@lighthouse-ssc.org |
| Operation SafeHouse, Riverside Provides emergency shelter intervention and outreach services to runaway, homeless and other youth in crisis. SafeHouse offers youth positive alternatives to becoming victims of the streets. Emergency shelter, food, clothing, counseling for at risk youth. Community school, Transitional living program, Substance abuse program Family counseling. |
951.351.4418 http://operationsafehouse.org |
| Immanuel House This agency provides housing and supportive services for mentally challenged adults and homeless. The transitional living/substance abuse program provides up to 50 beds. |
951.653.3000 www.immanuelhouse.org immanuelhs@aol.com |
| Hole in Wall Inc., The The Agency addresses the needs of the homeless community. |
951.202.1742 |
| Path of Life Ministries Homeless shelter and rapid re-housing and rental assistance |
951.786.9048 www.thepathoflife.com ljarman@thepathoflife.com |
| Other | |
| California Indian Manpower Consortium, Inc. Non-profit agency that works for the social welfare, educational and economic advancement of its member tribes, groups, organizations and Indians and other Native Americans living in its service area. |
951.784.9962 Facebook page christophers@cimsinc.com |
| Resource Center | |
| Catholic Charities San Bernardino/ Riverside To end poverty and empower our families to become independent by equipping them with resources available and a structured plan of action; Family and Community Services; Counseling; Immigration and Citizenship services |
951.924.9964 www.ccsbriv.org isantana@ccsbriv.org |
| Community Connect / 211 Riverside To connect people in need with those who can help; 211 Riverside, Housing Assistance, Suicide Prevention hotline, senior ombudsman services, alternative sentencing program, transportation assistance and non-profit resource center. |
951.329.4706 www.connectriverside.org bobbie@connectriverside.org |
| Family Service Association This agency is a private, not-for-profit human service organization that has been meeting the needs of individuals, families and communities in the Inland Empire and Desert communities. |
951.342.3057 951.686.1096 855.372.4968 (Telephone) fsaca.org tdonahue@fsaca.org |
| Loving Me 1st Our goal is to bring more awareness to domestic violence and save lives. |
951.575.9750 kama@lovingmefirst.org |
| P.W. Enhancement Center Agency provides the following services as funding and eligibility permit: Emergency housing; Housing referrals; Homeless prevention; Supportive services sub-contractor for veteran families. Food Assistance. |
951.616.1628 pwecenter.org info@pwecenter.org |
| Salvation Army Preach the Gospel and meet needs in His name without discrimination; food pantry; youth programs. |
951.653.9131 |
| Seniors | |
| Moreno Valley Senior Center The Senior Center provides a place for seniors 50 years and older to enjoy themselves and socialize with other seniors. Agency offers a variety of activities like exercise classes, fitness equipment, crafts, painting, ceramics, billiards, dancing, meals, cards, bingo and special events every month. |
951.413.3430 |
| Transportation | |
| 511 Agency provides information regarding; Regional highway conditions - Public transportation route information. |
877.224.6511 (Telephone) 511 (Hotline) |
| Friends of Moreno Valley Senior Center The MoVan Transportation Program is sponsored by Friends of Moreno Valley Senior Center Inc. The "MoVan" transports senior citizens over the age of 60 + years and disabled adults to the Moreno Valley Senior Community Center and other necessary destinations for medical, dental, optical, and grocery stores. The Mo Van is a Paratransit bus providing "Curb to Curb Service" for up to (12) passengers and (2) wheel chair tie downs. The Mo Van provides low cost intra‐city (non‐ADA) service and covers a 20-mile radius of Moreno Valley. The fare is $1.00 for one way trips and $2.50 for one way trips outside of the city limits but no‐one is turned away due to their inability to pay. The "MoVan” is available to transport Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Riders must make reservations a day in advance. |
833.745.8454 |
| Moreno Valley Transit Service Agency provides paratransit services for residents of the City of Moreno Valley. |
800.795.7887 (Telephone) 800.351.6571 (Hotline) |
| Veterans | |
| U.S. Vets This agency provides emergency shelter for veterans, help for veterans in progress, long term supportive housing, help for chronically homeless and disabled veterans, inpatient and outpatient substance abuse programs for veterans and support for veteran families. |
310.348.7600 usvetsinc.org |
| The Meta Point Proving a continuum of resources and services to our female veterans. |
951.259.4645 tmetapoint@gmail.org |
| LightHouse Social Service Centers The LightHouse Transitional Living Program provides comprehensive transitional living services to male veterans ages 18 years and up, in a drug and alcohol free, peer-oriented, supportive environment. Transitional living services can be provided to 12 veterans at any given time. Supportive services for veteran families. |
951.571.3553 www.lighthouse-ssc.org info@lighthouse-ssc.org |
| Immanuel House This agency provides housing and supportive services for mentally challenged adults and homeless. The transitional living/substance abuse program provides up to 50 beds. |
951.653.3000 www.immanuelhouse.org immanuelhs@aol.com |
| Women | |
| Ladies with Purpose Foundation To encourage, equip, empower young ladies to be self-sufficient and self-reliant, independent of public assistance, to pursue their career goals; career counseling, employment assistance, educational assistance, employability workshops and seminars, job clubs and fairs. |
951.567.9211 yladywpurpose@yahoo.com |
