Ryan Christopher Hersh was a young man who was an active participant in Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference and loved being involved in making a difference in his community. He was kind and gentle and served his community with love, respect, and an open heart. Ryan passed away at the age of 18. To honor Ryan and his love of serving, his grandparents created the Ryan Christopher Hersh Memorial Scholarship Fund so that others may explore needs in their community and have th

“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: