Youth are still needed for the 2025-26 Essentials Committee Food insecurity and lack of access to basic necessities are on the rise in our community, and youth have the power to do something about it . Youth in 6th-12th grades are needed to join the Hands4Hope Essentials Committee . This year-long Committee meets on the first Thursday of the month at the Hands4Hope Placerville Youth Center to coordinate with community partners, assess ways to meet their needs, and plan drive

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Doug Veerkamp General Engineering is a mid-sized family owned and operated construction company specializing in excavation, grading, paving, underground utilities, rockery walls and trucking. Over its 40 years in business, DVGE has grown from a small operation to one of the largest employers in El Dorado County, always prioritizing quality work, honesty and integrity. Each year, the Veerkamps bring holiday cheer to historic Main Street Placerville by offering festive hayrides

If you've been paying attention to Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference social media posts and stories over the last few years, you've certainly seen Jacob and Kalen Wylie. These two current juniors at Ponderosa High School have spent a lot of their time participating with Hands4Hope in numerous ways, from their on-campus Hands4Hope Clubs to after-school Committees, and plenty of Outreach opportunities as well. Jacob, who has been participating for 6 years, has more than 37

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