Community Relations

In support of Mental Health Month, the Promise to Talk Campaign is here to offer important resources to the community.

Through a regional collaboration of Mission Hospital, St. Joseph Hospital, and St. Jude Medical Center, the campaign is a local activation of the state’s Each Mind Matters movement to focus on the importance of mental well-being, reduce the stigma associated with mental health, and encourage folks to make a Promise to Talk and listen openly.

The City of Mission Viejo will reintroduce golf cart use at the Casta del Sol Golf Course on Friday, May 8 – a week after the course’s reopening and successful display of social distancing. 

Since the course reopened with strict COVID-19 guidelines in place, the community has embraced the chance to golf while following new procedures. With many requests for the use of carts to return, the City has placed additional COVID-19 guidelines for their use. 

With the COVID-19 crisis forcing the cancellation of large gatherings, Mission Viejo Christian Church is inviting all parishes and community members to celebrate the National Day of Prayer virtually.

The celebration is at 7 pm on Thursday, May 7 at mvcchome.org or via the church’s Facebook page. 

In an effort to help residents impacted by the COVID-19 crisis and give others a chance to give back, the City will continue hosting Food Drives with fun themes and music.

Following the May 2 food drive that resulted in 8,000 pounds of food collected, the City will host additional drives from 9-11 am on May 16, May 30, June 13 and June 27 at the Norman P. Murray Community and Senior Center, 24932 Veterans Way.

The new digital summer Mission Viejo Life is now available, offering the community a host of programs, classes and information spanning the next few months. 

Inside the pages includes essential community services; exciting new online classes along with upcoming special events and summer camps. 

Check out the issue and register at this link today! 
 

The City is working with Mission Hospital to remind residents that if you are experiencing a life-threatening medical emergency such as a heart attack, stroke or severe injury, do not let COVID-19 concerns stop you from seeking care. The hospital continues to take strong precautions to protect everyone who enters from being exposed to COVID-19.  

During this pandemic, the stories of acts of kindness and generosity continue to show the wonderful spirit of our community. 

With the COVID-19 crisis forcing schools to close, we want to honor high school and college graduates missing out on their milestone events.

We will recognize the outstanding efforts and achievements of our graduates by featuring names and photos in a special video compilation for our @MissionViejoLife social media channels.

The 2020 July 4th Street Faire won't be held in Mission Viejo this summer because of ongoing concerns about the coronavirus and uncertainty over when the state may lift its ban on large events. However, the annual fireworks show is expected to go on. 

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, Maribeth McFaul has been making masks to keep people safe – and now she is spreading joy around Mission Viejo through art.