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California is stepping up to empower men through service, leadership and connection.
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California Volunteers, Office of the Governor is calling on men across the state to lead through service. The California Men’s Service Challenge is a statewide effort to mobilize 10,000 men as mentors, coaches and volunteers — helping build purpose, belonging and opportunity through community engagement.
This initiative is part of Governor Newsom’s Executive Order to support young men and boys and was launched in September (Governor Newsom launches new statewide service effort to support the well-being of young men).
You can help us spread the word and inspire men to take the challenge.
Contact: [email protected] if you have questions about the toolkit.
This toolkit is designed to help organizations, nonprofits, schools and community leaders spread the word and inspire men in their networks to take the Men’s Service Challenge.
You can also leverage these messaging insights to amplify your recruitment of men into service opportunities your organization might have.
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We’re calling on 10,000 men across California to step up, show up and serve. Every act of service, mentorship and connection makes our communities stronger and helps Californians thrive.
Visit MensServiceChallenge.com to find ways to get involved — from mentoring through Big Brothers Big Sisters, volunteering at your local YMCA or joining the Mentor California network and guiding younger peers.
Men can complete the interest form to learn about volunteer and service opportunities or to take the California Men’s Service Challenge.
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Subject Line: Step Up for California: Join the California Men’s Service Challenge
California is calling on men to step up, lead and make a difference. The California Men’s Service Challenge is a statewide movement inviting men to serve as mentors, coaches, volunteers, and more — helping men build confidence, purpose and community.
This is leadership in action. Every hour spent mentoring, coaching or volunteering strengthens both the men who serve and the communities they stand with.