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GO-SERVE CONTACT: Cristina Valdivia, cristina.valdivia@cv.ca.gov, 916-508-9018
DDS CONTACT: Krystyne McComb, Krystyne.McComb@dds.ca.gov, 916-584-6354

MEDIA AVAILABILITY FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2025

State Hosts Holiday Community Celebration Featuring the California State Capitol Tree

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Governor’s Office of Community Service and Engagement (GO-Serve) Director Josh Fryday and Department of Developmental Services Director Pete Cervinka will join California Service Corps members at a holiday food drive during the lighting of the State of California State Capitol Tree on December 10, 2025. The holiday food drive will benefit the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services.

A 60’ high tree provided by Cal Fire will be on display near the west steps of the State Capitol. In keeping with an important tradition since 1983, the tree will be decorated with colorful ornaments created by Californians with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As part of the celebration, 21 trees representing each of the State’s DDS regional centers also will be on display.

WHO:

Josh Fryday, GO-Serve Director and California Chief Service Officer
Pete Cervinka, Department of Developmental Services Director
Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services representative
California Service Corps members

WHAT: GO-Serve hosts holiday food drive during lighting of State Capitol Tree.

WHEN: Wednesday, December 10, 2025, from 7 to 9 p.m.

WHERE: West Lawn of State Capitol

** Interested media must RSVP to the emails above to receive additional information **

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About GO-Serve
The Governor’s Office of Service and Community Engagement (GO-Serve) works to empower, engage and inform all Californians to tackle the state’s most pressing challenges. GO-Serve consists of the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications, California Volunteers and the Youth Empowerment Commission.

About DDS
The Department of Developmental Services is responsible for overseeing the coordination and delivery of services and supports to over 500,000 Californians with, or at risk for, developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, autism, epilepsy and related conditions. Services are designed to meet the needs and choices of individuals at each stage of their lives, and support them in their communities, providing services that are reflective of lifestyle, cultural and linguistic preferences.