Jennifer Bassett wanted to teach her two sons a lesson of giving back and being compassionate to the world around them, starting the foundation of Hands4Hope.  

"I truly want for them to grow up to be compassionate, responsible individuals, who look beyond themselves and aspire to make this a better world."

Founder/Executive Director

JENNIFER BASSETT

Phone: 916-919-5695 | Email: 

Our Program Director oversees the development and implementation of our Education and Community Engagement programs in El Dorado and Sacramento Counties.

Program Director

NICOLE CRAINE

Phone: 916-294-7426 | Email: 

Our Fundraising and Development Coordinator supports Hands4Hope fundraisers, event planning, stakeholder communication, community outreach and all marketing efforts.

Fundraising and Development Coordinator

Esther Normoyle

Phone: 916-294-7426 | Email:

Our Community Engagement Coordinator provides oversight to the Community Engagement program, and the youth and adult volunteers who participate in all of our outreach events.

Community Engagement Coordinator

YOKO KONO

Phone: 916-833-1091  | Email: 

Our Education Program Coordinator provides oversight and mentorship to youth-led service learning clubs and committees for youth in 8-12th grades in Folsom, El Dorado Hills and Shingle Springs. 

Education Program Coordinator

KATHY VAN SAUN

Phone: 916-294-7426 | Email:

Our Education Program Coordinator provides oversight and mentorship to youth-led service learning clubs and committees for youth in 8-12th grades in the greater Placerville area.

Education Program Coordinator

Lori Whittle

Phone: 916-294-7426 | Email:  

Our Education Program Coordinator provides oversight and mentorship to youth-led, after-school service learning committees for youth in 8-12th grades in our El Dorado Hills and *Placerville Youth Centers (*pending opening).

Education Program Coordinator

MELISSA PLACEK

Phone: 916-294-7426 | Email:

Our Office & IT Manager is the administrator for our data systems and provides administrative, clerical, and basic technical support, as well as acting as the liaison between our bookkeeper and staff.

Office and IT Manager

SHIZUKA WIRE

Phone: 916-294-7426 | Email: