16th Annual Warm & Fuzzy Drive | Winter Boutique
Every fall, Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference partners with local elementary schools, businesses, and organizations to collect clothing to help less fortunate families in our community stay warm throughout the winter.
At our 16th annual Winter Boutique, the youth-led committee will display blankets and clothing of all sizes in a festive and functional "boutique-like" space for hundreds of "shoppers" to come through and receive what they need for the winter months. Local families in need and foster families are invited to shop for free by signing up through service agencies starting in November. The 2025 Boutique is open for holiday "shopping" on December 4, 5, 6, 12 and 13.​​
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This entire project is organized by the youth-led Winter Boutique Committee.
WARM AND FUZZY DRIVE
This year, our focus is on collecting new essential items for all ages (infants to adults) and all genders.​
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NEW ONLY:
Socks / Underwear / Thermal Underwear / Sports bras
Pajamas / Leggings / Athletic Pants & Tops (thermal, long-sleeve)
Gloves / Hats / Scarves
Blankets (twin and larger)
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Note: We will not be collecting other new or used clothing, such as jackets, sweater and coats, this year. We already have an abundance of this inventory to give away at Winter Boutique. Please refer to the following resources if you wish to donate these items:
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EDCOE Coat Drive (new coats only)
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Green Valley Community Church Common Ground
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Thrift Stores, such as Snowline Hospice and New Beginnings
DROP OFF LOCATIONS
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Items collected during the "Warm & Fuzzy Drive" benefit the "Winter Boutique" which is organized and set up by Hands4Hope youth volunteers for families in need of warm clothing to shop for free during the holiday season.
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DROP OFF AT ONE OF OUR HANDS4HOPE YOUTH CENTERS:
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EL DORADO HILLS YOUTH CENTER
Collection Dates: October 1 - November 14
5005 Windplay Dr, Suite 2, EDH
Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 3 PM
or by appointment
916-294-7426
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PLACERVILLE YOUTH CENTER
Collection Dates: October 1 - November 14
905-A Spring St, Placerville
- By Appointment Only -
Email: info@hands4hopeyouth.org
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DROP OFF AT ONE OF THESE PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS:
Look for Hands4Hope's big blue bins at participating collection sites. Want to offer a collection bin at your school, facility, or business? Email us.
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY
3371 Brittany Way
El Dorado Hills
October 6-17
SERRANO VISITORS CENTER / SERRANO ASSOCIATES
4525 Serrano Pkway
El Dorado Hills
October 6-17
OAK MEADOW ELEMENTARY
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy
El Dorado Hills
October 20-30
SNAP FITNESS SHINGLE SPRINGS
3975 Durock Rd. Ste 104
Shingle Springs
November 3-14
WILLIAM BROOKS ELEMENTARY
3610 Park Dr
El Dorado Hills
November 3-14
MARKHAM MIDDLE SCHOOL HANDS4HOPE CLUB
2800 Moulton Dr
Placerville
November 10-14
Socks Only
FOLSOM LAKE SURF CLUB
Folsom
October 6-17
BUCKEYE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
4561 Buckeye Rd
Shingle Springs
October 20-30
FAITH EPISCOPAL CHURCH
2200 Country Club Dr
Cameron Park
November 3-14
SNAP FITNESS PLACERVILLE
1248 Broadway
Placerville
November 3-14
SUTTER'S MILL ELEMENTARY
4801 Luneman Rd
Placerville
November 3-14
Blankets Only
EL DORADO HILLS LIBRARY
7455 Silva Valley Pkwy
El Dorado Hills
October 6-17
SILVA VALLEY ELEMENTARY
3001 Golden Eagle Ln
El Dorado Hills
October 20-30
HERITAGE COMMUNITY
El Dorado Hills
November 3-14
JACKSON ELEMENTARY
2561 Francisco Dr
El Dorado Hills
November 3-14
RELIANCE HOME LOANS
1750 Prairie City Rd Suite 130-263
Folsom
November 3-14
Blankets Only
SHOP THE AMAZON REGISTRY
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Shop our Amazon Registry to get exactly the items that are most needed, and have them delivered directly to Hands4Hope. ​​
SORTING EVENTS
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Hands4Hope youth sort and count all donated clothing and blankets as part of preparing for distribution. All ages can help with this stage of the process. Youth in elementary school must have an adult volunteering alongside them. October sorting events are in the Placerville Youth Center, and November sorting will be at Faith Episcopal Church in Cameron Park. Many dates and times are available! Participants must be registered with Hands4Hope (get started here!).​​
Blanket MakinG
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As part of the overall effort, Hands4Hope participants make cozy homemade blankets that are distributed through the Winter Boutique to those in need. This is a perfect project for all ages, and whole families can participate!​
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Attend the Blanket Making Party
November 15, 2 to 4 pm
Camerado Springs Middle School gymnasium (Cameron Park)
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All ages are welcome. Youth participants in 5th grade and under are required to attend with a parent or guardian. Please RSVP as supplies may be limited.
Work by yourself, with family, with friends, or with a group to make blankets to donate. Blankets must be turned in by December 2. Sign up to let us know that you are planning to make a blanket and to receive service hours.
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Donate Blanket-Making Supplies
See our registry at Walmart to purchase blanket-making supplies that will be directly shipped to Hands4Hope, where youth will turn them into cozy handmade blankets for distribution.
LET US SHOP FOR YOU
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Make a donation and the Hands4Hope Winter Boutique Committee will put it to use to purchase the most needed items. You can also text "warmfuzzy" to 50155 to make a donation.​​