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2019 Forum on Homelessness October 23, 2019 Riverside, California

10-MINUTE QUICK HITS

City of Moreno Valley

STATE OF HOMELESSNESS LOCALLY

Year 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Homeless Count 61 61 73 77 38 Population 201,346 203,216 203,934 206,046 208,297

• 50% reduction in 2019
• Low homeless relative to population
• 15% families at poverty level

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WHAT IS WORKING?

• MyMoval.org
• Homeless Resource Guide
• Homeless to Work Program
• 17 Individuals have gained regular

employment

• MoVal Learns and Promise

Initiative

• Creating 20,000 new jobs in

the last 6 years

WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES?

• Continuing to Reduce Number of Families Below

Poverty

• Addressing Individuals Resistant to Change
• Mental Health
• Chemical Dependency
• Job Opportunities for Felons

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WHAT CAN THE REGION OFFER YOU?

• Regional Solutions for:
• Chemical Dependency Treatment
• Employment Options for Felons
• Comprehensive Wrap‐Around Services
• Financial Support Services for Families on the Verge of

Homelessness

WHAT CAN YOU OFFER THE REGION?

• Resource for information
• n program development
• Homeless to Work
• Educational Partnerships