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California Service Corps ‘connections events’ build lasting civic ties, commenter says
Summary
A commenter praised the California Service Corps’ connections events for bringing together people from different backgrounds, saying those ties help volunteers and communities and underscoring the ‘‘power of service.’’
A commenter said the California Service Corps’ “connections events” bring together people from different backgrounds and build relationships that can last a lifetime.
The commenter described those events as central to the Service Corps’ work, saying they help volunteers meet like-minded people and strengthen community problem‑solving. “One of the most powerful things we're doing with the California Service Corps are these connections events, where we're bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives. The connections that you make last throughout a lifetime. I really want to meet like‑minded people. We're all in this together. We can solve problems together, but we have to build relationships and we have to have common experiences,” the commenter said.
The remarks emphasized personal and civic benefits of volunteering. The commenter added, “You're gonna make lots of connections. You're gonna help out everyone in the community. I know there's a lot of people out there that want to make change. It's a very rewarding and honor‑filled work and service that you're providing. We all have a like‑minded goal of helping our communities.”
The speaker closed by summarizing the theme: “That's the power of service. It is just beautiful and powerful.” No formal action or vote was recorded in the provided transcript segment.
