Dear Moreno Valley Residents,
In June, I'll be hosting the Grand Opening of a new after-school space at the City's Conference & Recreation Center for teens, providing Support, Programs, Opportunity and Technology outside of school – the Teen SPOT.
After a year where traditional learning and gatherings have been especially difficult, our young people need and deserve this space. At the Teen SPOT, they can drop in to see an on-site mentor, get help with homework, spend time in the computer lab and participate in any number of activities in a safe, teen-focused space outside of school hours.
I’ll be joined by local leaders for the Grand Opening, including members of the City Council who voted to see this project come to life last year.
One member who helped realize this project will be sorely missed; our former colleague and my friend, Council Woman Dr. Carla J. Thornton. A fierce advocate for the Teen SPOT, her District 2 constituents, and for Moreno Valley’s youth, there are many reasons to celebrate her life of dedicated public service. That is why the Teen SPOT will be named in her memory.
And so with, great pride, we will officially open the Dr. Carla J. Thornton Teen SPOT, where her service and contributions will no doubt be a model for everyone who spends time at the Teen SPOT.
For more information, please check out www.moval.org/TeenSPOT.
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