April 4th, 2025

This week's photo features our volunteering event in collaboration with Wells Fargo. Volunteers from Wells Fargo and our construction team worked together to paint a newly constructed portable dwelling unit (PDU). Our construction team has been working hard to construct two new units, and with the help of our volunteers from Wells Fargo, started the painting job. Amazing work team! 

For more information, check out Community Housing Solutions. 

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.

HELPING COMMUNITIES RECOVER - EMERGENCY RESPONSE WORK

Over the past couple of years, corpsmembers have been quick to respond to disasters in places like Guam, North Carolina, Florida, and LA. Every mission assignment to another state or city is a step toward rebuilding and recovery. The work corpsmembers have been helping with includes warehouse management, mucking and gutting, chainsaw work, stormwater management, and more. A huge shoutout to all our corpsmembers who have traveled to help out other communities!

BEGINNINGS BASH

Save the date for our 3rd annual Beginnings Bash, where we will be celebrating our 2024-2025 graduating charter school and job training corpsmembers! Hope to see you May 29th! More details to come. 

DUNK-A-DORSEY

We are bringing back Dunk-A-Dorsey for the Beginnings Bash this year! You can nominate participants or sign up to be dunked using the QR code above or the "nominate" button below. Those participating will be placed on a list of people who AGREED to participate. Corpsmembers and staff have the opportunity to dunk someone on this list.  

To be dunked, you must be available on May 29th from 5-7 PM. 

For more questions, please reach out to Ileana on Slack, email, or by phone at (669) 328-6173

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

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

2025 CORPSMEMBER OF THE YEAR : BELEN REYES

Last month, Belen's dedication and hard work were recognized at the annual Corps Network Conference in Washington, D.C., where she accepted her award and gave an inspirational speech. There, she was honored as one of the 2025 Corpsmembers of the Year, alongside other awardees from corps around the country. 

Belen's journey with the San Jose Conservation Corps has been nothing short of inspiring. From overcoming personal challenges to stepping into leadership roles, she has truly learned and experienced the values of service, community, and environmental stewardship. 

We are incredibly proud of you, Belen, and all you have achieved! 

"To every corpsmember out there: You are capable. You are needed. You are the future." - Belen 

Watch her full speech here.

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APRIL JOB OPPORTUNITIES

Check out some exciting job opportunities for April! 

ALLERGY-PROOF YOUR SPRING

This newsletter highlights how to allergy-proof your spring. If you're dealing with spring allergies or feeling stressed, this article offers practical tips to help manage both. Learn how to reduce allergy symptoms and find simple ways to increase your daily steps. Plus, understand the impact of chronic stress on your health and how to address it. 

PEEPS DIORAMA CONTEST

This April, we will be hosting a Peeps Diorama contest! Immerse your Peeps in an alternate world. Using at least 2 Peeps, recreate a scene from your favorite movie, TV show, video game, book, or story using a diorama. You can use poster boards, shoe boxes, and other crafting materials for the setup! For more inspiration, search "Peep diorama" on Google! 

To enter, submit a photo of your diorama to Gabrielle Garrett via Slack by April 24th! If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Gabrielle. 

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU

We have a new feedback email available to everyone (both staff and CMs). Feel free to scan the QR code above or email feedback@sjcccs.org directly. If you have any questions about this new channel of feedback you can email Jasmine Fuentes.