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Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference

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Hands4Hope is a nonprofit, youth-led, education & outreach organization, based in N. California. Youth participants range from Kindergarten to 12th grade.

At Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference, our mission is to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service. We give youth a platform for their voice on issues affecting our community and provide them the opportunity to take action in their own way. We are a 501(c)3 nonprofit, youth-driven organization based in Northern California. We enable youth to make a difference in their communities and offer meaningful community service projects combined with instruction and reflection, on campus clubs, and diverse leadership opportunities. Youth are able to decide their own level of involvement. We nurture youth into socially responsible and civic-minded citizens.

11/01/2026

We had a blast tonight at Placerville Trick or Treat on Main Street! Happy Halloween!

10/31/2026

Tomorrow as we turn a page to a new month and turn the clocks back, take a look at our November Outreach Calendar featuring opportunities from Folsom to Placerville! Perhaps there are some that you can fit into your schedule?

We especially need youth participants to volunteer at:
💙 Nov 7: Twin Lakes Food Bank Gala
💙 Nov 17 & 18: ASPIREKids Community Nights
💙 Nov 28: Upper Room Dining Hall
💙 Assorted Tuesdays and Thursdays: White Rock Village After-School Club

Plus, Winter Boutique Sorting Opportunities and the Blanket Making Party are now available for registration.

Drop us a note to get started!

10/30/2026

LAST CHANCE BEFORE THE PREORDER CLOSES
We only do this once a year... if you want a Hands4Hope sweatshirt this year, this is your last chance! 📅 Get your order in by midnight on Friday, October 30.

Now that the chill in the air seems to be sticking around, you may want a cozy warm layer when representing Hands4Hope at Outreach Opportunities, attending Club activities, or representing through a Committee.

Sweatshirts are available for $35 each in Ash Gray (crewneck, pullover hoodie, or full-zip hoodie) or Tundra Blue (pullover hoodie), a color selected by our Youth Board.

Sweatshirts are expected to be distributed November 16–20.

👉 Get your order in while you still can! https://www.hands4hopeyouth.org/post/sweatshirts2026

10/30/2026

OUTREACH JUST ADDED: Twin Lakes Food Bank - Annual Gala
Sat, Nov 7, 2026: 8:00 to 9:30 pm at Bayside Church in Folsom

The Twin Lakes Food Bank mobilizes the community to provide nutritious food and support to those in need with love and dignity. Their 2026 Gala - "A Moment in Time" - celebrates their contribution to the community, as well as raises funds for the organization.

We need 7 more high school age Hands4Hope participants to help clean up the Gala event by clearing tables, picking up garbage, stacking dishes, etc.

We also need an Adult Lead volunteer and an adult support volunteer.

This is a brief shift, but an important one to help with the success of this event! Please sign up if you can. https://cerv.is/0049x7865

10/29/2026

We are honored to receive FIRST PLACE - Best Local Charity/Non-Profit in El Dorado Hills Best of the Best 2026, as voted by readers and followers of the Folsom Telegraph Newspaper. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every person who took the time to vote for us.

It is our greatest honor to have the opportunity to see young people find their voices, develop confidence, enhance their skills, discover strengths they never realized they had, and feel proud of their ability to make a meaningful difference for those in need. Thank you for being part of this story, and for the recognition of this important work. We appreciate you!

10/29/2026

✨ YOUTH SPOTLIGHT OF THE WEEK ✨
HANDS4HOPE WINTER BOUTIQUE COMMITTEE

Hands4Hope youth are leading the way to help our neighbors stay warm this winter! Through November 13, youth are coordinating our Warm & Fuzzy Drive, partnering with local schools, businesses, and organizations to collect clothing for the 17th Annual Winter Boutique in December.

This effort is led by the Winter Boutique Committee, comprised of 6 9th-12th grade leaders led by Project Manager Jack Clarke, a Junior at Oak Ridge High School, and 10 additional committee participants. From organizing donations and coordinating sorting to setting up and running the free Winter Boutique in December, these youth are working as a team to make this community-wide effort happen from start to finish!

But they can't do it without you! There are nearly 20 partners with drop-off bins in locations spanning Folsom to Placerville where you can donate new or like-new warm clothing.

If you prefer to help from home, you can shop our wish lists, or make a monetary donation so the committee can shop for needed items.

Every donation helps our youth make a difference and bring a little warmth to local families this winter. ❤️

10/28/2026

DEADLINE WEDNESDAY:
If you're a 6th-12th grade youth who is looking to feel more connected as you build your own skills, we've got a great opportunity—but act quickly! Wednesday, October 28 is the deadline to be part of the Hands4Hope 2027 Empty Bowls Committee.

This after-school Hands4Hope service-learning committee is an opportunity for youth to build leadership skills, plan a major community event, and make a difference for people experiencing food insecurity.

Every committee participant plays an important role in bringing this meaningful event to life! Youth participants break into subcommittees to focus on working with artists and schools to collect bowls, coordinating volunteers, marketing the event, and more.

It doesn't matter where you go to school (homeschoolers welcome!) or where you live; all youth who are ready to step up their skills and work as a team to support this notable effort are welcome. Meetings mostly take place at the Hands4Hope Placerville Youth Center.

Drop a comment if you need the application or reach out if you have questions!

10/27/2026

🥰Make a Difference Through Friendship! 💙Are you ages 11–18 and interested in making a difference while having fun and making new friends? Become a Peer Mentor with Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference and MAPS (Montessori Autism Programs and Services)!

Peer Mentors help MAPS clients build social skills, navigate friendships, and feel more connected through games, activities, and genuine peer relationships. It’s a rewarding way to serve your community while building friendships of your own!

Interested in volunteering? Start with our brief virtual MAPS Orientation with Clinical Supervisor Kayle Torres.

📅 Tuesday, November 3
⏰ 3:45–4:15 PM
💻 Virtual via Google Meet

Orientation is required before volunteering and only needs to be completed once. These orientations only happen a few times per year so we encourage you to sign up if you're interested now or think you might be in the future. Reach out to get started!

10/26/2026

It's Halloween Week! We hope your week is full of seasonal fun. The Hands4Hope program calendar is full (again) this week. Some dates to note:

💙 TUESDAY - TWO YOUTH volunteers (6th-12th grade) are needed for AspireKids Community Night at Buckeye Elementary. Come help facilitate activities, games, and crafts at this community-building event that helps provide resources to ease financial pressures on families.

🍜 WEDNESDAY is the deadline to apply for the 2026-27 Empty Bowls Committee. Youth in 6th-12th grade are invited to be part of planning and running this 27th annual inspiring fundraiser dinner event that helps fight food insecurity locally and beyond.

❄ FRIDAY is the deadline to order a sweatshirt in Hands4Hope's annual sweatshirt apparel preorder. We only offer sweatshirts once a year, and by request only... these aren't items that we keep in stock. So if you think you want one, now is the time!

10/26/2026

Hands4Hope is looking for new board directors to help shape what comes next!

As we build on 18 years of impact and look ahead, we’re especially interested in connecting with people who bring experience in fundraising and development, building community and donor relationships, or marketing and communications.

Are you passionate about empowering youth and making a difference in our community? We’d love to explore how your skills and perspective could help sustain and grow Hands4Hope's life-changing work.

Let’s start a conversation! Email us at [email protected] to learn more. Know someone who might be a great fit? Share this post or tag them below. Your network could help us connect with our next board leader!

Address

5005 Windplay Drive, Suite 2
El Dorado Hills, CA
95762

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 3pm
Tuesday	11am - 3pm
Wednesday	11am - 3pm
Thursday	11am - 3pm

Telephone

+19162947426

Website

http://www.hands4hopeyouth.org/

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