California Men’s Service Challenge Calls 10,000 Men to Mentor and Serve Communities

California Mens Service Challenge
Sacramento, California — Governor Gavin Newsom and Josh Fryday, Director of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve), have announced the launch of the California Men’s Service Challenge, a bold initiative calling on 10,000 men across California to serve, mentor, and support their local communities.

This program builds upon Governor Newsom’s recent executive order aimed at addressing the state’s youth mental health crisis, rising suicide rates, social disconnection, and declining college attendance among young men and boys.

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Purpose of the California Men’s Service Challenge

Many young men are struggling silently — disconnected from community, opportunities, and sometimes even their own families. The California Men’s Service Challenge aims to provide purpose, leadership, and connection through mentorship and service.

Through California Volunteers and its partners, including Improve Your Tomorrow, Big Brothers Big Sisters, MENTOR California, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, Giants Community Fund, and the American Institute for Boys and Men, participants will mentor youth directly, helping them navigate education, careers, and community life.

By combining mentorship with skills development, this initiative creates a sustainable model to empower youth with self-worth, support, and opportunities for growth.

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Leadership’s Perspective

Josh Fryday, Director of GO-Serve, highlighted the vision:

“Across California, young people face disconnection and uncertainty, yet they hold immense talent and leadership. Through service, we can help them find purpose, build careers, and create real change. We’re calling 10,000 men to lead and invest in the next generation of mentors and coaches.”

This initiative expands the impact of the California Service Corps, the nation’s largest service force, which equips Californians with skills to tackle the state’s most pressing challenges.

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A Step Toward Long-Term Change

By mobilizing 10,000 men as mentors and role models, the challenge seeks to ensure more young people see themselves as future leaders capable of creating lasting change. This program directly supports California’s broader commitment to youth success, community development, and mental health Sacramento, California — Governor Gavin Newsom and Josh Fryday, Director of the Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve), have announced the launch of the California Men’s Service Challenge, a bold initiative calling on 10,000 men across California to serve, mentor, and support their local communities.

This program builds upon Governor Newsom’s recent executive order aimed at addressing the state’s youth mental health crisis, rising suicide rates, social disconnection, and declining college attendance among young men and boys.

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Purpose of the California Men’s Service Challenge

Many young men are struggling silently — disconnected from community, opportunities, and sometimes even their own families. The California Men’s Service Challenge aims to provide purpose, leadership, and connection through mentorship and service.

Through California Volunteers and its partners, including Improve Your Tomorrow, Big Brothers Big Sisters, MENTOR California, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, Giants Community Fund, and the American Institute for Boys and Men, participants will mentor youth directly, helping them navigate education, careers, and community life. California Mens Service Challenge

By combining mentorship with skills development, this initiative creates a sustainable model to empower youth with self-worth, support, and opportunities for growth.

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Leadership’s Perspective

Josh Fryday, Director of GO-Serve, highlighted the vision:California Mens Service Challenge

“Across California, young people face disconnection and uncertainty, yet they hold immense talent and leadership. Through service, we can help them find purpose, build careers, and create real change. We’re calling 10,000 men to lead and invest in the next generation of mentors and coaches.”

This initiative expands the impact of the California Service Corps, the nation’s largest service force, which equips Californians with skills to tackle the state’s most pressing challenges.California Mens Service Challenge

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A Step Toward Long-Term Change

By mobilizing 10,000 men as mentors and role models, the challenge seeks to ensure more young people see themselves as future leaders capable of creating lasting change. This program directly supports California’s broader commitment to youth success, community development, and mental health support.California Mens Service Challenge

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