SACRAMENTO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- In front of a backdrop of young men and supporters in Sacramento County on Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom launched the California Men's Service Challenge in hopes of inspiring the next generation of service, leadership and community engagement among boys and young men.

The strategy behind the initiative is to work through partnerships already formed with local and state non-profits.

The California Men's Service Challenge was first conceived about a year ago when Gov. Newsom was given a national poll showing 70 percent of boys and young men believed that society does not care about their well-being.

The challenge is now calling on 10,000 men to lead as mentors, coaches, and tutors to this specific group.

The state is building upon existing partnerships

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