December 13th, 2024

This week's photo features corpsmembers and staff at Emma Prusch Farm, where they volunteered for the Christmas Tree Giveaway event. These volunteers helped distribute trees, assist families, and contribute to making the holiday season brighter for the community.

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.

FREE BABY SUPPLIES

Are you in need of baby supplies? The Support Services Department is hosting a Baby Depot on December 23rd where corpsmembers are welcome to pick out a few supplies from their baby stock at the Berger office (rm 218). Items will be given out on a first come, first serve basis and stock is limited so be sure to stop by and grab some items for the holiday season!

If you have any questions, please reach out to Cris Pereira.

FORKLIFT CERTIFIED

Corpsmembers Dakijha, Erick, and Christopher, along with fellows Leslie and Calla, earned their electric forklift certification this week! Congratulations on this impressive achievement! 

NORTH CAROLINA UPDATE: OPERATION MUCK AND GUT

Our A-DRT crew in North Carolina recently shared photos from this week's mut and gut operations.  The term"Muck and gut" refers to the initial phase of cleaning up a building affected by flooding or disaster damage. This process involves removing mud, debris, and damaged materials in order to prepare the structure for rebuilding. This team may be knee-deep in dirt, but nothing phases them—they’re proving that sometimes the dirtiest jobs come with the most satisfaction! 

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DECEMBER JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Check out some exciting job opportunities for December! 

HOW TO PRIORITIZE YOUR EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING

While the holiday season and end-of-year festivities can be fun, they can also be stressful and take a toll on your emotional well-being. Prioritizing your emotional well-being involves setting aside time for self-care, practicing mindfulness, and seeking support when needed. It's essential to recognize your feelings, set healthy boundaries, and take proactive steps to nurture your mental health. For more guidance, please read the resource we have provided. 

FREE INSULATED BAGS

Support Services has insulated bags for groceries. Please stop by any of the Support Services offices to get one. For CM's and students only. If you have any questions feel free to contact Cris Pereira. 

FESTIVE DOOR SHOWCASE: HOLIDAY DECORATING CONTEST! 

Get into the holiday spirit and show off your creativity! We’re hosting a Festive Door Decorating Contest to spread some holiday cheer. All departments and Charter School classes are welcome to participate. Please read all the guidelines above and be sure to submit your photos no later than the end of day on December18th! Photos can be submitted to Gabrielle Garrett. 

Happy decorating! ✨