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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 8h

The California Men's Service Challenge calls on 10,000 men to step up & serve their communities through the California Service Corps & partner organizations! Thanks to a $300K local investment, Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Central California can recruit more male mentors across the #CentralValley.

A photo of community leaders in Central California standing in front of a step and repeat that says Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California during a press conference.

A photo of GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday and a police officer.

A photo of a police officer and a young man Central California standing in front of a step and repeat that says Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central California during a press conference.

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 13h

Discover ways to serve in your own community at CAServiceCorps.com!

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 13h

College Corps fellow Ivana turned inspiration into action in @cityofsanjose.bsky.social! After a fireside chat with @mattmahansj.bsky.social & Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday, she led a mural project along the Guadalupe River Trail—celebrating kids, Japanese art & the power of creativity. 🌈🌟

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 1d

At the site of the Eaton Canyon fire, GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday joined volunteers for Community Climate Action Day LA —honoring resilience, renewal & community. Volunteers cleared brush, restored habitats & marked 5 years of CA Climate Action Corps! 💚🌱🌳
Learn more: CAClimateActionCorps.com

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 2d

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 2d

California is stepping up — bringing resources, training & partnerships directly to communities.🌟 The first California Connects convening kicked off in SF with Senator Scott Wiener & GO-Serve Dir. Josh Fryday, uniting leaders in service, resilience & action.💪🏽✨

#CaliforniaConnects

group listening to Josh Fryday speak at the podium

Josh Fryday giving a few remarks at the podium

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 3d

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 3d

Governor Newsom announced a $5M grant to expand the CA Young Men’s Service Challenge, recruiting 10,000 young men to serve as mentors, coaches & tutors through the CA Service Corps. 💪🏽📚
The initiative builds pathways in service, education & mental health.

➡️ MensServiceChallenge.com

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 4d

CA Governor Newsom & CA Volunteers launch the California Men’s Service Challenge, empowering young men to serve as mentors, coaches, and tutors statewide.💪🏽

The initiative strengthens mental health, expands education & work pathways & builds community.🫱🏼‍🫲🏾
MensServiceChallenge.com
@governor.ca.gov

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 7d

Wildfires can spread fast—but you can be disaster ready. 💪🏽🔥 Home hardening steps like clearing roofs & gutters help protect from embers and boost survival. 🏘️

Preparing your home is #ClimateActionCounts in action.

Take steps today: ClimateActionCounts.com

California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 8d

@mattmahansj.bsky.social @thecacoast.bsky.social @cacoastal.bsky.social @sjsuathletics.bsky.social @cityofsanjose.bsky.social

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 8d

🌊On Coastal Cleanup Day, 200+ San José volunteers joined CA Volunteers, Mayor Matt Mahan & local partners to transform an area once plagued by encampments + fires into a welcoming public space.💚

Together, we’re proving the power of service to build safer, cleaner communities.

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 9d

From Malibu & Palisades to North Hollywood & Altadena, volunteers joined GO-Serve Dir. Josh Fryday, Sen. Sasha Renee Perez & Mayor Karen Bass for Community Climate Action Day!💪🏽🌱

Together we restored green spaces & built wildfire resiliency.💚Take the pledge: ClimateActionCounts.com

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 9d

We remember Dr. Jane Goodall — trailblazing scientist & advocate for our planet. 🌎💚 In her 90th year, Californians planted 90K+ trees with CA Climate Action Corps, creating a living legacy.
Every action counts. Keep her vision alive: ClimateActionCounts.com 🌱✨

Josh Fryday and Jane Goodall holding a CA Climate Action Corps shirt

Jane Goodall speaking to our climate fellows

Josh Fryday and Jane Goodall holding an award together

climate fellows and volunteers pointing to Jane Goodall

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 10d

CA Governor Newsom spotlights CA’s investment in the nation’s largest Service Corps—surpassing the Peace Corps—with College Corps & Climate Corps. 💪🏽🌎 Through the Men’s Service Challenge, we’re calling young men to serve, mentor & find purpose. ✨

MensServiceChallenge.com
@governor.ca.gov

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 11d

Governor Gavin Newsom announced a $5M investment to expand paid service opportunities through the California Men’s Service Challenge — a call for 10,000 young men to serve as mentors, coaches & tutors. 💪🏽🏆📚

California needs you. 🌟

MensServiceChallenge.com
@governor.ca.gov

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 13d

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 13d

🌎💪🏽 Today in LA, Mayor Karen Bass, GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday & thousands of volunteers came together for Community Climate Action Day!

Projects like wildfire resiliency, urban greening & invasive species removal are building a healthier, stronger future for all. 💚🌳

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 14d

CA Governor Gavin Newsom and California Volunteers joined students, mentors, and community partners at Florin High to launch the California Men’s Service Challenge, calling on 10,000 young men to serve as mentors, tutors, coaches, and leaders.🌟

➡️ Learn more: MensServiceChallenge.com

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 16d

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 16d

🎉 It’s our anniversary! Five years ago, Governor Newsom launched the CA Climate Action Corps, the nation’s first statewide climate corps. Led by CA Volunteers, it empowers Californians to protect communities, homes & health.

Celebrate: CACommunityActionDay.com
ClimateActionCorps.ca.gov

photo of a crowd of ca climate action corps fellows

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 18d

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 18d

KXTV ABC10 reports: Governor Newsom & Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday launched the CA Men’s Service Challenge with CA Volunteers. Inspired by Newsom’s July order on young men’s mental health, it calls 10,000 men to serve as mentors, coaches, tutors & leaders. 🌟

➡️ MensServiceChallenge.com.

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 21d

The California Men’s Service Challenge calls on 10,000 men to serve as mentors, leaders and coaches to address a loneliness crisis and rising mental health challenges among young men. 🫱🏼‍🫲🏾🌟

➡️ Learn more at MensServiceChallenge.com

Read more in @edsource.org

📰: bit.ly/46uU2yA

A group of men with community leaders sitting at a roundtable having a discussion about empowering young men in service.

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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor @calvolunteers.bsky.social · 23d

Check us out at MensServiceChallenge.com

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