Speakers at a statewide announcement said California’s service programs have expanded to include a 10,000‑member California Service Corps that offers paid opportunities and pathways to debt‑free education and careers.

"At 10,000 members strong, the California Service Corps offers Californians paid opportunities to service their communities while building pathways to debt free education, careers, and long term impact," Speaker 2 said, describing the size and purpose of the corps.

The announcement emphasized recent emergency deployments. "When wildfires swept across LA, service members were deployed on the first night to help set up and run shelters for families who just lost everything and continue to support their recovery," Speaker 3 said, noting the corps’ role in shelter operations and ongoing recovery support.

Speakers also recounted a funding dispute and legal response. Speaker 2 stated that the federal government had "threatened our service members' very ability to serve," and Speaker 3 said "the attorney general's office fought back and won," which, the speaker said, restored funding and allowed service activities to continue.

The event highlighted targeted initiatives and volunteer mobilizations. Speaker 5 described the California Men's Service Challenge, which calls on 10,000 men to mentor and serve, and said that when SNAP benefits were delayed, Operation Feed California "mobilized Californians to fight food insecurity," with "over 500 California Service Corps members deployed to support our food banks."

Climate and conservation efforts were also cited: Speaker 3 said the Climate Action Counts campaign reached "275,000 actions taken by Californians" and that the California Climate Action Corps planted "more than 90,000 trees and native plants." The announcement included a completed project honoring Dr. Jane Goodall's legacy.

Outreach and youth engagement were mentioned as part of broader efforts. Speaker 3 described the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications' role in expanding access to the Cal Kids savings program and launching California Connects events. Speaker 4 said the Youth Empowerment Commission held statewide listening sessions so young Californians' voices can shape services.

The speakers closed with a call to action and a website for those seeking opportunities: "Learn more and find your opportunity to step up and engage at serve.ca.gov," Speaker 1 said. No formal votes or motions were recorded during the announcement.