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California Men—s Service Challenge seeks 10,000 volunteer mentors, cites $5 million initial state investment
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State and local leaders on Wednesday urged men across California to sign up as volunteers to mentor young men and boys, announcing the California Men—s Service Challenge at the Mid Valley Family YMCA.
State and local leaders on Wednesday urged men across California to sign up as volunteers to mentor young men and boys, announcing the California Men—s Service Challenge at a press event at the Mid Valley Family YMCA in the San Fernando Valley.
"We are calling on 10,000 young men to step up as mentor, coaches, and tutors across California," said Josh Friday, chief service officer and director of the Governor's Office of Service and Community Engagement, who leads California Volunteers. Friday framed the effort as a response to what he described as a rise in social isolation and other risks facing young men.
The initiative aims to connect men with existing community programs. Victor Dominguez, president and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, highlighted YMCA offerings such as the organization—s Youth in Government program, youth coaching, and the…
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