With the start of a new school year comes the season for students from El Dorado Hills to South Lake Tahoe to join their on-campus Clubs at 12 middle and high school locations! The Club experience puts youth led learning through service at the center of the Club's activities. Each Club is guided by one of our experienced and caring Education Team Staff Members, who ensure that the environment stays positive, inclusive, and focused. Many school campuses host a "Club Day" to in

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We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate in a special charitable giving campaign sponsored and funded by Target. And you have the chance to help direct a portion of Target’s donation to us! Now through September 30, 2026, vote for us through the Target Circle program to help determine how Target’s donation will be divided up. Find out more about Target Circle here: www.target.com/circle We’re asking our supporters to help us make the most

We are so proud of the 2026 class of graduating seniors! These young adults are leaving high school having built an ethic of service leadership, and with many hours of experience learning to work as a team and make a difference for their community. Hands4Hope 2026 Cord Awardees The coveted Royal Blue and Orange Hands4Hope Service Cord is awarded to seniors who have served at least 160 hours cumulatively over all 4 years in high school. This year's awardees are: Tania Thomas,

Hands4Hope Clubs on 10 middle and high school campuses completed the final part of the year-long service-learning process for the 2025-2026 school year: Demonstration. During this phase, students recap everything they learned from the previous phases and share project results and lessons learned. We are so proud of all the youth who participated in our 11 Hands4Hope Clubs this past school year! We encourage you to join us in congratulating all the participants by viewing thei

Join us for short online info meetings about volunteering as an adult with Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference! Learn more about Hands4Hope and how you can get involved based on your interests and availability. These meetings are geared toward our South Lake Tahoe participants, but all are welcome. Learn more about the Hands4Hope South Lake Tahoe expansion here. zoom info meetings Tuesday, May 26 | 12:00-12:40 pm Thursday, May 28 | 5:30-6:10 pm Please RSVP for the sess

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:

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

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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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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...

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