Civic, faith and public safety leaders to speak at Mountain Movers forum in Victorville

Rene Ray De La Cruz, Victorville Daily Press
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Civic and faith leaders will join public safety personnel as they address issues and challenges facing the Victor Valley during the Mountain Movers public forum on Thursday at Victorville First Assembly Church located at 15260 Nisqualli Road.
Civic and faith leaders will join public safety personnel as they address issues and challenges facing the Victor Valley during the Mountain Movers public forum on Thursday at Victorville First Assembly Church located at 15260 Nisqualli Road.

Civic and faith leaders will join public safety personnel as they address issues and challenges facing the Victor Valley during the Mountain Movers public forum this week.

Hosted by HALO Project HD, the event is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, at Victorville First Assembly Church located at 15260 Nisqualli Road.

HALO organizers said the event is billed as a night of “conversation, collaboration, and partnership” about the region's future—a way to encourage churches to have greater involvement in local government.

“As followers of Christ, it is time to rise, be bold, and get involved — not just this election year but every election year,” event organizers said. “With over 1,000 expected attendees, we will be hosting a time of learning, sharing, and prayerful listening.”

The speakers

Those invited include local mayors, council members, and candidates running for open council seats in the November election.

Also scheduled to attend are state and federal officials, candidates for those seats, and representatives from local public safety departments.

Speakers will have five minutes to share with the audience and will have a table to provide informational material.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early to connect with the speakers and fellow attendees. Food and refreshments will be provided after the forum.

“We’ve been reluctant to get involved with politics because it’s not easy, but that is why we must do it,” event organizers said.

HALO Project HDThe HALO Project HD is a nonprofit organization aiming to improve the quality of life for residents in the Victor Valley through community development and partnerships.

"HALO means His Arms Loving Others. As our name suggests, we desire to positively influence the youth of this generation, both in practical and spiritual ways,"  event organizers said.

The HALO project gives aid to the most vulnerable in the High Desert, with a particular focus on foster youth and the Indigenous community, according to a social media post.

They are billed as a coalition of leaders with a mission to spread love and peace in a world where hate seems prevalent. HALO aims to uplift, inspire, and give hope.

The group has hosted events in partnership with Calvary Chapel High Desert in Hesperia and Victory Outreach Church in Victorville.

For more information, contact Tessie Borja at tessie@klete.co.

Daily Press reporter Rene Ray De La Cruz may be reached at 760-951-6227 or RDeLaCruz@VVDailyPress.com. Follow him on Twitter @DP_ReneDeLaCruz.

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