Ashna & Adam

Ashna is only one year into her Hands4Hope experience, but says she has already grown in tremendous ways: in fact, she says she has grown "from blank to bold!" She joins Adam Kint, a Hands4Hope Board Director, for this campaign.

Avanti & Monique

Avanti first joined Hands4Hope as a way to make friends. She did make friends, but she also found growth in leadership and deeply rewarding experiences in serving others. She is paired with Monique, a Board Director and parent, who believes in Hands4Hope's mission because of how it equips young people to understand community needs, take action, and lead.

Nikhil & TRACEY

Nikhil has been incredibly dedicated to the Hands4Hope Outreach Program, serving meals at Upper Room Dining Hall, Mercy Creekview Senior Center, GVCC Common Ground, and more. He is joined by Adult Volunteer Tracey who has likewise made a name for herself as a "go-to gal" for someone who has proven themselves as dedicated to service. Nikhil reflects that his experiences have helped him feel grateful for what he has, and also have taught him skills like teamwork, communication, and leadership.

Jack & Heather

Jack never would have guessed the opportunities that awaited him when he joined the campus Hands4Hope Club as a freshman. Now as a sophomore, he's joined multiple after-school committees too, and has experienced public speaking opportunities and more. He's joined Board Chair Heather Edwards for this campaign.

Kimberly & Dolly

Kimberly found a sense of purpose through her Hands4Hope Club, joining the leadership team and getting involved in other opportunities like the Empty Bowls event as well. She is paired with Dolly, Hands4Hope Board Director, who appreciates how youth are identifying real needs, planning meaningful projects, and seeing them through from start to finish while building leadership skills that will stay with them for life.

Sudeep & valerie

Sudeep was hooked by seeing that he could make a huge difference in his community, first as an 8th grader, and then beyond as a participant in his high school club and after-school committees. He has since taken on leadership roles, particularly in the Empty Bowls Committee. He is partnered with Adult Volunteer Valerie, who loves to see young people like Sudeep grow into leaders. 

Rivaan & Andy

Rivaan may be only 14, but he's passionate about making a difference already. He's president of his campus Hands4Hope Club, and remembers what it was like to be a shy 6th grader, and wants to help others transform. Andy is an adult volunteer who shares Rivaan's passion and wants to join in a campaign together.

Sophia & Robyn

Sophia is new to Hands4Hope, but has jumped right in! By the end of her first year, she felt like a helpful leader, and is ready to make sure that a program she loves can continue to thrive. She is paired with Robyn, who has been a Placerville Steering Committee member since 2018 and appreciates how Hands4Hope is youth-driven. 

Sophia & Lynn

Sophia was once too shy to even join the Hands4Hope Club—but she found the courage. The following year she ran for leadership, and has kept building her confidence through service and leadership through the years. Now, she is making presentations in the community on behalf of the organization. She is partnered with Adult Mentor Volunteer Lynn, a retired teacher who moved to Placerville and found that she missed working with students. She loves helping youth like Sophia find their voice!