Although Avanti Ramamoorthy is only wrapping up her sophomore year at Oak Ridge High School, she has held quite an impressive list of leadership positions with Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference, gaining different experiences from each one. Starting in middle school, she was PR Coordinator and then Vice President of her on-campus club. In addition to serving as a participant in the after-school Winter Boutique Committee, she has held leadership positions on other after-sc

Rick and Laura Fergerson have been supporting Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference since our early years. They steadfastly have believed in our mission of empowering and inspiring youth in service and leadership by providing financial support as a program and event sponsor. Rick and Laura wrote to Hands4Hope Founder Jennifer Bassett in May 2013, “We enjoy conversation when the person we are talking to has a passion in life. And, to turn your dream into a reality with Hand

Youth committee members, youth leaders, and Adult Mentor volunteers are wanted for the 2026 Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference School Supply Committee! The committee will work on collecting school supplies and planning the 13th annual distribution to benefit children in need. The School Supply Drive Committee is led by and comprised of youth in grades 6-12, with the support of a Summer Intern, Adult Mentor volunteers, and Hands4Hope staff. The committee begins meeting in

The Kids Zone Area powered by Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference is a fun and interactive area for children of all ages held in conjunction with El Dorado Hills Town Center's Fireworks & Freedom Concert on July 3, 2026. The area usually features bounce houses, activities, food, a special section for toddlers, and a rest area for parents. Kids Zone Area is run by a Hands4Hope Committee. Youth committee participants, youth leaders, and Adult Mentor volunteers are invited

Big Day of Giving is a Sacramento region-wide opportunity to come together and support the organizations that make our community strong. Gifts start counting from Early Giving on April 23, 2026 through the actual Big Day of Giving on May 7, 2026 toward Big Day of Giving totals, prizes, matches and more excitement. Learn More and Help Hands4Hope Meet our Big Day of Giving Goals!