California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 16 announced a statewide initiative calling on 10,000 young men to mentor and serve in their communities, building on an executive order he signed earlier this summer targeting mental health challenges and rising suicide rates among boys and men.
At Florin High School in Sacramento, Newsom and state leaders unveiled the California Men’s Service Challenge, a partnership with schools, nonprofits, and sports organizations to increase the number of male mentors, tutors, and coaches.
Josh Fryday, who leads the governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement, said the effort aims to address a shortage of male role models at a time when “suicide rates among young men are growing” and men are less likely than women to attend college, hold steady jobs, or volunteer….
Newsom Launches ‘Men’s Service Challenge’ to Boost Mentorship, Combat Crisis Among Young Men
