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What school do you teach at and which club do you advise? I teach 7th grade English at Marina Village Middle School and I advise the Hands4Hope Club (third year). What is your impression/experience with Hands4Hope youth? My experience with Hands4Hope youth propels me each year to take on the group as an advisor. The students involved with this group have a capacity for empathy and compassion that truly makes for leadership now and in the future. I enjoy listening to them plan to assist their community, interact with each other, and build skills to get a job accomplished. Is there anything that you've enjoyed most/been most surprised by in interacting with the club? I was especially touched by the efforts to support our homeless community last year! The students vetted out the choices of service and solidly chose to help the homeless and did this with skill and grace. This year, I would be amiss if I did not mention the over-the-top fun experience of the Doggie Fashion Show in Town Center. Being a participant with my "grand dog" was so fun to plan and be a part of! Again, the student leadership shined brightly through the leadership of their Hands4Hope advisors. Is there anything else that you would like to add? Part of being the advising teacher means that students use my classroom for meetings. I love to have them because of their positive energy, their willingness to clean up after meetings, and their expressions of appreciation. Hands4Hope youth have a perspective that everyone can learn from.

Ava Gallardo- President What is your school and grade? Also, how long have you been involved with H4H? I go to Rolling Hill Middle School and I have been involved with Hands4Hope for 3 years. Why did you join Hands4Hope? I joined H4H because I wanted to help people in this community and learn more about the organizations in the area. How has Hands4Hope helped you in school, with your friends and family, and in life? H4H has helped me through school, family and friends because it gives me an understanding of the world and helps me learn about the people in my community. What has your experience been like since joining? Super fun! I’ve loved learning how to plan an event and learn how to lead. Is there anything else that you would like to add about your experiences with Hands4Hope? I would like to add that this is an amazing organization with amazing people and I love being a part of it. Vikram Singh- Vice President What is your school and grade? Also, how long have you been involved with H4H? I am from Rolling Hills Middle School and have been in H4H for two years. Why did you join Hands4Hope? I joined H4H so I could raise funds for people in need. How has Hands4Hope helped you in school, with your friends and family, and in life? Hands4Hope has made me want to help people more. What has your experience been like since joining? My experience has been good, fun, and enjoyable. Huda Bashir- Secretary What is your school and grade? Also, how long have you been involved with H4H? I am in 8th grade at Rolling Hills Middle School, and have been involved with Hands4Hope for 2 years. Why did you join Hands4Hope? I joined H4H because it sounded interesting, and I wanted to join a club that was organized and had a purpose. How has Hands4Hope helped you in school, with your friends and family, and in life? H4H has helped me get more involved with my family and friends, but most importantly life. It made me closer to my community, and helped me help multiple organizations. What has your experience been like since joining? My experience with H4H has been very eye opening. I have figured about so many causes as well as helped a few. I also have learned how to lead a club, and work well with others. Is there anything else that you would like to add about your experiences with Hands4Hope? Overall, my experience with H4H has been amazing, and I hope I can continue helping my community with Hands4Hope. Tristan Kono- Treasurer What is your school and grade? Also, how long have you been involved with H4H? Rolling Hills Middle School 7th grade. I have been volunteering for Hands4Hope for 7 years now. Why did you join Hands4Hope? My parents and brothers were all volunteering so I wanted to help out too. How has Hands4Hope helped you in school, with your friends and family, and in life? Hands4Hope taught me that not everything is about me and that there is always someone less fortunate than me. Like when I'm sad or mad, I think about what other people like the homeless people or people that are sick are going through, and it helps me feel grateful and lucky for what I have. The Hands4Hope Club has taught me leadership skills like leading group activities and talking in front of crowds. I really like my leadership group. I have some friends in the club which makes it more fun and I get to meet new people. What has your experience been like since joining? I have helped the homeless, donated to the hospitals and families in need, and after I help them, I always feel good about myself. My favorite outreach is the homeless outreach. We make lunches for homeless people and drive out to Sacramento and serve them. I like it because I feel more connected with the people around me and I like talking with them. They always say thank you and God bless you and it shows how thankful they are. Sometimes people tell me jokes and its really funny. I also like volunteering at the blanket making. I work with my friends to make blankets for the Winter Boutique . . . and we get pizza and stuff. Is there anything else that you would like to add about your experiences with Hands4Hope? Right now, we are raising money for Shriner's children's hospital which is a charity hospital. I work with my friends designing posters, planning fundraisers, and playing group games. I hope we can raise as much money as possible. I hope that other people will become more aware of people less fortunate than us so that there are fewer people who need our help. Cole Powers- Historian What is your school and grade? Also, how long have you been involved with H4H? I go to Rolling Hills Middle School and I've been with H4H since the beginning of 7th grade. Why did you join Hands4Hope? I originally joined to get volunteer hours but quickly learned it’s such a fun group. I always have a great time during our meetings. How has Hands4Hope helped you in school, with your friends and family, and in life? H4H has helped me to be confident in myself and to know that I can actually help my community. What has your experience been like since joining? My experience has been great so far. I've learned there is no shortage of organizations we can help out with. Is there anything else that you would like to add about your experiences with Hands4Hope? I look forward to joining the H4H Club next year at Oak Ridge.

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Hands4Hope selected Justin Xie as this month’s Youth Spotlight because of his dedication, continuous

Emporium WealthGuard Advisors Willow & Oak Laser Design & Home Decor Youthful Skin & Body Thank you Sponsors Lastly, thank you to all our event sponsors, without whom this event simply could not have been successful Big Kahuna Sponsors Handler Farms, LLC Hanson Family Bill Roby Family Foundation Ohana Sponsors Allworth Dorado Disposal Serrano Parker Development Horn Fulton Certified Public Accountants US Bank Mahalo Sponsors Hang Loose Sponsors Aborn Powers Property Management DSW Associates Fehr and Peers Renew Packaging Solutions

Hands4Hope selected Zach Milano as this month’s Youth Spotlight for his commitment to Team Hope and the

Brijette Bergman is the teacher advisor for the Union Mine Hands4Hope Club. As the club's advisor, Brijette is encouraging, enthusiastic, and ready to help with anything that the youth participants need. Hands4Hope is grateful for the continued support and inspiration that Brijette provides youth participants as they explore their community and create projects to address local needs! What school do you teach at and which club do you advise? I teach English and AVID at Union Mine High School, where I advise Hands4Hope. What is your impression/experience with Hands4Hope youth? The youth in this club are respectful, kind, and highly motivated. They are in tune with the needs of their peers and strive to make a difference in their lives. Is there anything that you've enjoyed most/been most surprised by in interacting with the club? I was surprised by how organized and self-motivated H4H members are. When I’ve advised or participated in clubs previously, they were more advisor driven. I’m grateful to be a part of such a determined and mindful group of young people. Is there anything else that you would like to add? To people who complain about Millennials – come to a Hands4Hope meeting! Your stereotypes will be easily disproved.

Hands4Hope selected Inga as this month's Adult Lead Spotlight for the continued support and encouragement

How long have you been participating with Hands4Hope? I have been volunteering for about 2 years now. Why did you join Hands4Hope? I was actually seeking out a part-time job in March of 2016, and a friend referred me to Jennifer Bassett. The job that was available at the time didn’t end up working out for me, but during the interview process I had the opportunity to interact with some of the youth leaders in H4H and I was so impressed with their dedication and motivation to serve their community. I came away from the experience wanting to do more volunteer activities with H4H and get my children involved as well. What outreaches do you usually volunteer with? I usually volunteer at the Hope House and at the Senior Center, and I like helping out with food donations for the Senior Dinner. Which do you enjoy the most? I enjoy helping out at the Senior Center. The seniors always seem to appreciate seeing the youth visit, and if you’re willing to sit down and visit with them, they have some very interesting stories to tell. What is your impression/experience with Hands4Hope youth? I am very impressed with Hands4Hope youth. They’re so motivated, organized, and creative, and they genuinely want to serve their community and make it a better place. Overall, what has your experience been like since joining? My experience has been amazing. There are a variety of ways to serve our community and H4H has a lot of outreach projects for volunteers. It feels great to give back to our community.

Lastly, thank you to all our event sponsors, without whom this event simply could not have been successful Big Kahuna Sponsors Sharon and David Handler Hanson Family Nicholson Family Ohana Sponsors Allworth Financial El Dorado Disposal Scott & Lynette Spriggs Shelbi & Lee Bennett Mahalo Sponsors Carter-Kelly Inc Edwards Fulton Certified Public Accountants Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Western Sign Company Aloha Sponsors Hang Loose Sponsors Aborn Powers Property Management Green Acres Nursery & Supply Renew Packaging Solutions

None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support of generous sponsors such as Folsom Clark, Designing Dreams, Western Sign Company, Chuck and Conni Thompson, and many other community sponsors Our beverage sponsors and all those who contributed soup, bread, and desserts helped create a warm and

To our Sponsors: Your generosity and belief in our mission were the backbone of this event's success We also want to thank Holly's Hill Vineyard for their generous donation of wine and beer for the Sponsor