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

We are delighted to shine a spotlight on Randy Mintz, our featured Adult Volunteer. Randy has found a truly unique way to share his time, talents, and passion with Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference. For the past three years, he has been a dedicated steering committee volunteer, creating and leading the Nashville Songwriters Live fundraiser at the Harris Center for the Arts, now heading into its third year on February 27, 2026. In addition to contributing his time, conne

The Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference Empty Bowls Dinner  seeks to provide financial support for projects that address food insecurity, promote nutrition, healthy eating, agriculture, or increase education and awareness surrounding these topics. This program aims to empower local organizations and initiatives to make a tangible difference in the community's efforts to address hunger and food-related challenges. Our historic support per organization ranges from $2,000 to