Dec 12, 2025BoardMeeting
BoardThomas Unified District Press Conference
The event highlighted the critical work of the AmeriCorps program and its partner organization, Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT), emphasizing service and community support, particularly for young men of color. State Attorney General Rob Bont detailed his office's successful legal action against the Trump administration to prevent the unlawful withholding of $184 million in AmeriCorps funding, ensuring programs like IYT could continue operating. The discussion included personal testimonials about the life-changing impact of service and mentorship, such as the story of a student whose GPA rose significantly after receiving IYT support. Speakers urged increased participation in service programs, including the California Service Corps.