As the federal government shut down, California continued to lead. 💪🏽🧡

At the California Connects convening, GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday and Sacramento Vice Mayor Karina Talamantes highlighted how stronger partnerships helped build readiness for future emergencies.
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Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday spoke with KCAL News about the California Men’s Service Challenge, a statewide effort empowering men to serve as mentors, coaches, and community leaders.

The initiative helps young men build purpose and connection.🫱🏼‍🫲🏾🌟

Learn more at MensServiceChallenge.com

GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday spoke at the L.A. Food Bank about deploying the CA National Guard & CA Service Corps to protect families from hunger as food prices rise. 🌟

With the federal shutdown threatening CalFresh for 5.5 million Californians, this support matters more than ever.

UC San Diego student Arnold is stepping up. 💪🏽💙🧡 As a College Corps fellow, he leads volunteer shifts with Feeding San Diego, building leadership skills while supporting families facing hunger. “People need it more than ever,” he says.

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At Snapdragon Stadium, volunteers — including Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria — joined the San Diego Food Bank to distribute 63,000 lbs of food to nearly 2,000 families impacted by delayed federal benefits. 💪💛

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Ethan, a PASS AmeriCorps member, usually mentors students — but this week, he stepped up to serve at Snapdragon Stadium in San Diego, distributing food to families impacted by CalFresh delays. 💪🏽💛

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Univision LA reporta desde el LA Regional Food Bank, donde la Guardia Nacional y California Volunteers colaboran para distribuir alimentos a comunidades necesitadas. El estado destinó $80M para apoyar a familias afectadas por el cierre federal.

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GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday highlights how CA Service Corps members, the California National Guard, and community partners are stepping up to support food banks across the state. 💪 He’s calling on Californians to help one another through Operation Feed California. 🌟 CaliforniaVolunteers.ca.gov

As the federal shutdown leaves millions without food benefits, Californians are stepping up. 💪🏽 College Corps members are serving at food banks from South LA to across the state with The California National Guard and partners — keeping families fed through the holidays. 🌟 CaliforniaVolunteers.ca.gov

As the federal shutdown threatens food assistance, @governor.ca.gov Newsom has deployed the California National Guard and CA Service Corps on a humanitarian mission to support San Diego food banks. 🧡

When challenges arise, Californians step up. 🌟 CaliforniaVolunteers.ca.gov

California volunteers and the California National Guard are in San Diego keeping food flowing to families in need. 🥫 Similar efforts in LA under #OperationFeedCalifornia show our state won’t let families go hungry while federal aid stalls.

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When times get tough, Californians step up. 🧡💙

@governor.ca.gov Newsom has activated the California National Guard and the California Service Corps to keep food banks strong during the federal shutdown — backed by $80M in state support to ensure no one goes hungry. 🍎

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At a press conference announcing CA’s lawsuit to release SNAP food benefit funds, @governor.ca.gov
shared how the CA National Guard & CA Volunteers’ Service Corps members are supporting food banks statewide — ensuring families can access food as the fed shutdown delays critical benefits.💪🏽

In LA, Assemblymember Jesse Gabriel and Chief Service Officer Josh Fryday announced a $5M investment to create new paid service roles for men across California. 💪🏽

Join 10,000 men stepping up as mentors, coaches & tutors. 🧡

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With the federal shutdown putting millions at risk of losing access to CalFresh, CA is stepping up to protect families from hunger. 🥫

GO-Serve Director Josh Fryday shares how the CA National Guard & CA Service Corps are supporting food banks statewide. 💪🏽🌟
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KCRA News reports that Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to address rising suicide rates among men. 🤲🏽✨ The plan expands mental health support, boosts male participation in service, and recruits more men as educators and mentors.

Learn more: MensServiceChallenge.com
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🚨 Important update! While the federal budget situation is evolving, FY25 AmeriCorps grants remain active — service continues! 💪🏽✨Now’s your chance to make an impact.

Join the movement and serve your community: CaliforniaVolunteers.ca.gov/Americorps