News Release
"Adopt-a-Senior" to Say Congrats to MVUSD Class of 2020
For immediate release: May 22, 2020
Coronavirus has done a lot of damage. It's even caused the graduating Class of 2020 to have to do without a long-awaited traditional commencement ceremony. But the City of MoVal is partnering with Moreno Valley Unified and the Moreno Valley Education Foundation to show the community's support by helping residents recognize and celebrate grads through "Adopt-a-Senior."
To participate, simply email Moreno Valley Education Foundation at mvedfoundation@gmail.com, indicating any preferences for a specific grad or school, and you'll be helped to determine the most appropriate contribution (i.e., gift card, an encouraging letter, Class of 2020 t-shirt, etc). Approximately 400 of this year's 2,200 MVUSD graduates have been "adopted" by residents so far.
"Graduation season is such a special time in our community," said Dr. Yxstian Gutierrez, Mayor of Moreno Valley. "We want all grads to feel honored, even if they can't have the commencement they deserve."
The Mayor added that this is a wonderful opportunity for businesses looking for a way to contribute to the community and help mitigate the social effects of coronavirus.
To make a financial contribution to Adopt-a-Senior, visit the GoFundMe page.
“Adopta A Un Graduado” Para Felicitar a
La Clase de 2020 de MVUSD
El coronavirus ha hecho mucho daño. Incluso ha causado que la Clase de Graduación de 2020 tenga que posponer de una ceremonia de inicio tradicional tan esperada. Pero la Ciudad de MoVal se está asociando con el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Moreno Valley y la Fundación de Educación de Moreno Valley para mostrar el apoyo de la comunidad al ayudar a los residentes a reconocer y celebrar a los graduados a través de "Adopta-a-un-Graduado."
Para participar, simplemente envíe un correo electrónico a la Fundación de Educación de Moreno Valley a mvedfoundation@gmail.com, indicando cualquier preferencia para un graduado o escuela específica, y se le ayudará a determinar la contribución más apropiada (es decir, tarjeta de regalo, una carta de inspiración, Camiseta de Clase de 2020, etc.). Aproximadamente 400 de los 2,200 graduados de MVUSD de este año han sido "adoptados" por los residentes hasta ahora.
"La temporada de graduación es un momento tan especial en nuestra comunidad," dijo el Dr. Yxstian Gutiérrez, Alcalde de Moreno Valley. "Queremos que todos los graduados se sientan honrados, incluso si no pueden tener el comienzo que merecen."
El Alcalde agregó que esta es una oportunidad maravillosa para las empresas que buscan una forma de contribuir a la comunidad y ayudar a mitigar los efectos sociales del coronavirus.
Si prefiere hacer una contribución financiera a Adopta-a-un-Graduado, visite la página Go Fund Me.
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