Peyton U. and Evan C., both 8th graders at Camerado Springs Middle School, first became involved with Hands4Hope as 6th graders when they joined the on-campus club. In 7th grade, they became club leaders, serving as Secretary and Treasurer. Now as 8th graders, they stepped up when vacancies arose and are serving as their entire club leadership team, and take turns completing all leadership tasks. That means that between the two of them, Peyton and Evan share all the responsib

One of the key structural elements of the Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference on-campus Club experience is the partnership with a campus advisor, a role usually held by a teacher. At Camerado Springs Middle School, this role is held by Principal Doug Shupe. Principal Shupe is a long-time, dedicated supporter of Hands4Hope. You may have previously seen him captured by a mermaid, held by Darth Vader, or stranded by an exploding volcano as he campaigned to fund the club at Ca

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The Placerville Empty Bowls Dinner, a cherished community event for 26 years, was held on February 15, 2026. The effort was led by the Hands4Hope Empty Bowls Committee , and the event successfully filled grant requests to support four nonprofit organizations helping to address food insecurity and hunger in El Dorado County and beyond. “In El Dorado County, approximately 10 percent of residents experience food insecurity, meaning they do not know where their next meal will co

Nashville Songwriters Live, a benefit fundraiser for Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference held for the 3rd year on February 27, 2026 at the Harris Center for the Arts in Folsom, was a resounding success! More than 600 attendees enjoyed a non-stop show full of surprises, featuring nationally touring artists Greg Barnhill , Morgan Myles , and CJ Solar . The show was hosted by the electrifying Mark Mackay, who worked closely with Hands4Hope staff and the volunteer Nashville S