November 8th, 2024

This week's photo highlights corpsmembers and staff coming together to make homemade ornaments for our community tree in the Enchanted Forest at San Jose's Christmas in the Park exhibit. The finished tree will be up for viewing downtown between November 29th and January 1st. Be sure to check out the 'Program Events' section below to learn how you can help at our next ornament workshop!

For a chance to be featured on the photo of the week, please email your best pictures to social@sjcccs.org or share your team updates on Slack.

 A CHANCE TO SHARE YOUR CREATIVE SIDE

Calling all corpsmembers and staff! Get into the festive spirit and create unique holiday ornaments for our community tree in San Jose's Enchanted Forest. Join us for a hands-on, fun-filled workshop where you’ll craft beautiful decorations to brighten up our tree at the city's annual Christmas in the Park holiday exhibit. Corpsmembers who attend a workshop will earn AmeriCorps hours! RSVP for the next workshop here!

FINDING THE MOST SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS

Not sure how to reduce waste? RecycleStuff.org is here to help!

Hear from corpsmember Cindy about how you can get help reusing or recycling hard-to-recycle items. From everyday items to hazardous waste, Recyclestuff.org is here to guide you on your journey to sustainability. We are just one call away. 

Check out the full video above! 

HELPING OUR NEIGHBORING COUNTIES

This week, corpmembers Alex and Dakijha teamed up with San Benito County's Integrated Waste Management Team to remove illegally dumped tires from the community. Their efforts helped clear hazardous waste, improve the local environment, and promote responsible disposal practices. Keep up the great work!

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NOVEMBER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Check out some exciting job opportunities for November! 

Toys 4 Tots is here! Sign up and receive toys for your children or relatives - up to three kids per corpsmember/staff (one toy per child). Toys are for kids ages 0-14. For more information please contact Cris Pereira.