“Nashville Songwriters Live” Brings Performances and Stories Behind your Favorite Songs to Folsom’s Harris Center for the Art s The legendary music of Nashville is returning to Folsom for the third year with Nashville Songwriters Live: Performances and Stories of Your Favorite Hit Songs , a one-night-only concert experience on February 27, 2026, benefiting local nonprofit Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference. The evening will showcase a unique blend of full-band performance

With broken hearts, we share the passing of Yoko Kono, a long-time pillar of the Hands4Hope community. Yoko has been with Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference since nearly the beginning of the organization; first as a volunteer with her three sons, and then as a staff member, for a total of 15 years. Yoko was an invaluable part of Hands4Hope’s journey, leading and growing our Outreach Program with compassion, intelligence, and care. Yoko was truly a special person; a bright

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Youth are invited to learn more about getting involved in Hands4Hope programs through information meetings held at South Tahoe Middle School and South Tahoe High School on March 17 during the day at school. Students will have the opportunity to learn about upcoming leadership opportunities, outreach opportunities, and on-campus club opportunities. Learn more about the Hands4Hope South Lake Tahoe expansion here . South Tahoe MIddle School March 17 At lunch 7th & 8th grade: 12:

Join the Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference team as our Donor Relations Coordinator. This role is perfect for someone who is organized, collaborative, and energized by connecting people to a meaningful cause. The Donor Relations Coordinator supports fundraising communications, campaigns, and events; manages donor data and engagement strategies; and builds relationships with youth participants, donors, volunteers, sponsors, and community partners. This position is 20-25 ho

We are delighted to share that Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference was voted the Folsom Telegraph Best of the Best El Dorado Hills winner in the "Local Charity / Non Profit" category! This recognition is especially meaningful because it comes directly from part of the community we are honored to serve. Every day, Hands4Hope empowers local youth to lead service projects that address real needs—from fighting hunger and homelessness to supporting seniors, veterans, and famil

by Penny Siegfried, 8th grade Winter Boutique Marketing Subcommittee Participant The 2025 Hands4Hope Winter Boutique youth committee participants have been hard at work setting up and planning this year’s Warm and Fuzzy drive and Winter Boutique. We have been working with local schools, businesses, and organizations to collect new warm clothes, including socks, blankets, and pajamas among other items. These warm and fuzzies will be given out at Winter Boutique in order to sup

We want to share a wave of gratitude for all who supported the 5th Annual Hands4Hope Endless Summer Beach Party! Thank you to all who joined us for a fun-filled evening of music, laughter, bidding, and beachy vibes, all in support of Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference. More than 200 guests ate, danced, and celebrated the accomplishments of Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference at this event, which is the largest fundraiser of the year for Hands4Hope. Altogether, the fund

Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference is looking for youth leads and youth committee participants for the 2025-26 Empty Bowls Committee....

Make sure you are at the 5th Annual Hands4Hope Endless Summer Beach Party . This year we are featuring a professional live auction with...

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Some of our favorite Hands4Hope supporters have fallen victim to a mermaid's spell and need your help to be rescued! Read their hilarious...

For the 12th year in a row, the Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference School Supply Committee led a summer project to help local...

We are so excited to welcome and train all our on-campus Hands4Hope Club leaders at for the 2025 Leadership Camps!   Camp provides an...

We are so proud of the 2025 class of graduating seniors, all 89 of whom are actively involved with Hands4Hope. We set a record this year...

by Blake Anderson, Certified Financial Planner™, WealthGuard; and Board Director for Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference When does...

Thanks to our fans, we are one of the first winners of a 2024 Top-Rated Award from GreatNonprofits, a leading website for community...

Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference delightfully announces the addition of its 15th on-campus service-learning Club with its expansion...

You're invited to the 2nd Annual Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference Placerville Youth Center Open House & Showcase event! Tuesday,...

For the 24th year, Empty Bowls Dinner will offer community members a chance to gather to enjoy a humble and delicious dinner while...