December 6th, 2024

This week's photo features corpsmember, Joseph at Watson Park on the Coyote Creek Trail, raising up a toyon tree. Fun fact toyon trees are not trees at all; they are shrubs! 🌳 

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.

CHRISTMAS TREE GIVEAWAY

Volunteer Opportunity:

Come join us on December 7th at Emma Prusch Farm Park where we'll be passing out Christmas trees to families in our community. First 10 volunteers will receive a FREE tree! There will also be sweet treats and a chance to get a photo with Santa. See you there!

NORTH CAROLINA A-DRT TEAM

Last month, corpsmembers from San Jose and Long Beach Conservation Corps quickly mobilized for deployment as part of the AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team (A-DRT). A-DRT is a program that specializes in disaster response and recovery. Corpsmembers headed to North Carolina to provide critical relief and support to the survivors of Hurricane Helene. We're proud of their commitment to service and wish them a safe deployment. 

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

A big round of applause for those celebrating birthdays and work anniversaries! 🎂🎉 Your contributions make all the difference! 

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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.