The Valley's 1st Community-Led Mural
The Valley's 1st Community-Led Mural is LIVE!
There was something truly special about watching community, art, and well-being come together in one place.
Neighbors gathered, emerging artists were celebrated, partners celebrated, stories were shared, and a wall became a symbol of belonging and possibility.
At Healthy Valley Foundation, we believe health is shaped by more than healthcare—it is also found in the places where we gather, create, and connect. Last night was a beautiful reminder that when a community paints together, it grows together.
Here's to the first of many murals that celebrate the heart and spirit of our Valley.
P.S. A few notes on what makes a community led mural:
- 40+ residents shared their vision to craft the mural
- 28 residents attend the Community Paint Day
- 58+ hours of planning and meetings
- 261 hours of artistic work provided by the Emerging Artists
- 1 Lead Muralist Rosy Cortez Art
- And lots of partners - City of Hemet, CA - City Government Altura Credit Union Hemet Valley Art Association Riverside Arts Council Hemet Unified School District Alta Nursery, Elite Custom Contractors, City of Hemet's Arts & Culture Standing Committee members
Thank you all!!
STAY TUNED for COMMUNITY GARDEN MURAL this FALL:
Something is growing in Hemet....(We're being punny, it's a garden).
Planning is underway for a new Community Garden in partnership with the City of Hemet, CA - City Government , Green Coalition, Hemet Unified School District, and Healthy Valley Foundation!
We're imagining more than a place to grow fresh food. This is about creating a space for learning, connection, composting, creativity, health, and community belonging.
And here's a little teaser… stay tuned for the garden shed (circled) to become our next public mural by one of the Emerging Artists!!!
📅 Mural Ribbon Cutting TBD
PulsePoint: Community Responders
We are a community ready to respond.
Did you know over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen each year in the U.S.?
That’s one every 90 seconds.
The City of Hemet, in partnership with Hemet Fire Department and Healthy Valley Foundation, in 2024 launched PulsePoint, a lifesaving app that empowers YOU to help in emergencies.
You can help save a loved one, friend, and
Did you know over 350,000 out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen each year in the U.S.?
That’s one every 90 seconds.
The City of Hemet, in partnership with Hemet Fire Department and Healthy Valley Foundation, in 2024 launched PulsePoint, a lifesaving app that empowers YOU to help in emergencies.
You can help save a loved one, friend, and neighbor in a critical time of need until professional emergency services arrive.
Download the PulsePoint app today and be part of the solution! Together, we can save lives.
Get CPR TRained
Together, we can build a safer, healthier community.
CPR Trainings are provided annually during October in honor of Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month.
October 2026
FREE 60-minute Street CPR + PulsePoint training by AMR Hemet for residents and staff at 55+ communities.
In just 90 minutes, participants will learn:
- Hands-Only CPR – how to perform
Together, we can build a safer, healthier community.
CPR Trainings are provided annually during October in honor of Sudden Cardiac Awareness Month.
October 2026
FREE 60-minute Street CPR + PulsePoint training by AMR Hemet for residents and staff at 55+ communities.
In just 90 minutes, participants will learn:
- Hands-Only CPR – how to perform lifesaving chest compressions
- AED Training – what an AED is, how it works, and how to use one during a cardiac emergency
- PulsePoint 101 – how to download the free PulsePoint app and become a community responder, ready to help a family member, friend, or neighbor when CPR is needed nearby
Reserve Your October Training by email healthyvalleyfoundation@gmail.com
Find AEDs. Win $100. Help Save a Life.
AEDs are located throughout our community, but some aren't registered, making them harder to locate when seconds matter.
This October, join the Hemet AED Scavenger Hunt:
🔎 Find AEDs at local businesses, gyms, schools, churches and community spaces.
📲Register them using the PulsePoint NEAR AED app
Find AEDs. Win $100. Help Save a Life.
AEDs are located throughout our community, but some aren't registered, making them harder to locate when seconds matter.
This October, join the Hemet AED Scavenger Hunt:
🔎 Find AEDs at local businesses, gyms, schools, churches and community spaces.
📲Register them using the PulsePoint NEAR AED app
🏆The TOP 5 participants with the most verified, previously unregistered AEDs each win a $100 gift card!
📅 October 1–31
📍Only in the City of Hemet
❤️No limit on how many AEDs you can submit!
And remember: never enter private property, restricted areas or employee-only spaces without permission to locate or photograph an AED.
Use the QR Code to begin registering AEDs.
Building a Valley Where Aging Is Supported, Not Survived --Report Findings from our Spring 2026 Senior Well-Being Survey
We are so pleased to publish our 2026 Well-Being Report!
At the heart of this work is a simple truth: belonging matters. Older adults need more than services—they need trusted relationships, accessible systems, meaningful connections, and confidence that their voices matter.
This report reflects our commitment to listen and act. With the support of Loma Linda University Health and the work of Brenda Tontz, MPP, a University of California, Riverside graduate and Healthy Valley Foundation intern, we gathered the experiences and perspectives of older adults across Hemet and San Jacinto.
Their voices reinforce the importance of working upstream through the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being—strengthening housing, transportation, economic security, civic voice, and connection.
Together, we are building a Valley where aging is supported—not survived.
Check out the REPORT HERE.
BENEFITS TO VOLUNTEERING
Volunteering provides various personal and professional health benefits, including:
- Improved Physical Health: Regular volunteering is linked to better physical health, including lower blood pressure and reduced risk of hypertension.
- Enhanced Mental Well-being: Volunteers often experience lower rates of depression and anxiety, along with increased life satisfaction and happiness.
- Increased Longevity: Engaging in volunteer activities is associated with reduced mortality rates, contributing to a longer lifespan.
- Greater Functional Ability: Volunteering can lead to improved functional abilities, helping individuals maintain independence as they age.
- Stress Reduction: Helping others through volunteering can lower stress levels, promoting overall mental health.
- Enhanced Social Connections: Volunteering fosters social interactions, which are crucial for mental and emotional health.
- Builds New Skills: Volunteering provides opportunities to develop valuable skills, such as leadership, communication, and teamwork, which are highly transferable to the workplace.
- Career Advancement: Engaging in volunteer work expands professional networks, enhances resumes, and showcases commitment to community, which can open doors to career opportunities.
Get Involved
Join us in making a difference in our community. Volunteer your time, donate to our cause, or attend one of our events. Together, we can create a better future.