CA Men’s Service Challenge Calls on 10,000 Men to Serve and Lead in Communities Across California

California Volunteers / YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles (press event) · October 28, 2025

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The Mid Valley Family YMCA focuses on connection, community, and well-being, serving as a flagship location in Los Angeles.

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State and local leaders held a press event at the Mid Valley Family YMCA in the San Fernando Valley to announce the California Men’s Service Challenge, a statewide recruitment campaign seeking 10,000 male volunteers to serve as mentors, coaches and tutors. Speakers included Josh Friday of California Volunteers, YMCA leadership and several state legislators; organizers highlighted a governors executive order backing the initiative and an initial $5 million state investment. Presenters and volunteers described AmeriCorps and YMCA programs that supported recent fire response and community recovery as examples of how volunteers can be deployed.

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