We are delighted to welcome Matt Hinkle to the Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference Board of Directors. In his professional life, Matt is Head of Global Operations at Franklin Templeton. Matt joined the Board of Directors to help the community's youth as they develop into the leaders of the future. We are grateful for the expertise he brings to the board, with his broad professional background and his personal perspectives as a Hands4Hope parent. Tell us about yourself. I’m

Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference is delighted to welcome Dignity Health as a new Visionary Sponsor in 2026! Dignity Health shares our commitment to supporting youth, empowering them to serve their communities, and fostering healthier, more compassionate neighborhoods. Their sponsorship will help local youth develop leadership, empathy, and a sense of purpose while making a real difference in the lives of those most in need. "We are deeply grateful for Dignity Health’s p

Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference is growing our team! As we expand our programs into South Lake Tahoe, we are looking for a new staff Program Coordinator to support this growth. The key responsibilities of the Program Coordinator in South Lake Tahoe are: Mentor and guide middle and high school youth as they plan and lead service-learning projects and club activities Coordinate and manage monthly outreach events, including logistics, safety, and community partnerships Re

Jillian Wolford first heard about Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference through her friends on the Union Mine High School track team, who had been involved for a long time and encouraged her to give it a try. She did, and she was soon hooked. In the two years she has been participating, she has tallied more than 167 service hours. Now a Junior at Union Mine High School, she is currently serving as President of her on-campus Hands4Hope Club. She has participated in the Hands4

Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference is excited to invite you to our upcoming Adult Volunteer Training Workshop , designed specifically for volunteers who are either currently serving as Adult Leads and/or mentors, or who are interested in learning more about this role. New to Adult Volunteering with Hands4Hope? Read about "Adult Participants" on our website here. This in-person training workshop builds on our online modules covering Positive Youth Development, effective y