01/17/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/17/2022 18:41
California Blueprint includes funding to support Neighbor-to-Neighbor networks and Climate Action Corps, engage more older Californians in volunteer programs
SACRAMENTO - Today on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national day of service, Governor Gavin Newsom encourages all Californians to honor the civil rights leader by taking part in a volunteer opportunity to improve their community.
"On this day, we take a moment to reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life and his vision of a beloved community. He believed that everyone has a part to play in creating a kinder, united community," said Governor Newsom, who issued a proclamation declaring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. "California is at its best when communities are empowered and every individual can play a role in creating that beloved community."
As part of the California Blueprint, Governor Newsom has proposed additional investments in California's service and volunteer programs. The Blueprint includes:
Expanding Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Volunteering Programs
Building Neighbor-to-Neighbor Networks in California
Increased Ongoing Funding for the California Climate Action Corps
Throughout the pandemic, the Administration established programs mobilizing communities to take care of each other, and training individuals to work within their own communities to be a part of the solution. The Administration also launched campaigns encouraging communities, and locally-based organizations to help engage individuals to address various aspects of the pandemic, including public awareness campaigns.
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