Join Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference to help less fortunate families in our community stay warm throughout the winter. The youth-led Warm and Fuzzy Drive, headed by the Winter Boutique Committee, partners with local elementary schools, businesses, and organizations to collect essential clothing of all sizes in October and November.
In December, our 17th annual Winter Boutique will distribute these items to those in need. 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.
What We're Collecting
The 2026 Warm & Fuzzy Drive will collect new and like-new warm clothing, and new essential items for all ages and sizes (infants to adults).
New or Like-New:
Sweaters / Sweatshirts / Jackets
Long Sleeve Shirts
Pants / Jeans / Leggings
New Only:
Socks / Underwear / Thermal Underwear (base layers)
Pajamas
Gloves / Hats / Scarves
Blankets (twin and larger)
Want to donate coats and jackets? Please consider supporting the EDCOE Coat Drive.
Drop Off Locations
DROP OFF AT ONE OF OUR HANDS4HOPE YOUTH CENTERS:
EL DORADO HILLS YOUTH CENTER
Collection Dates: TBA
5005 Windplay Dr, Suite 2, EDH
Monday through Thursday from 11 AM to 3 PM
or by appointment
916-294-7426
PLACERVILLE YOUTH CENTER
Collection Dates: TBA
905-A Spring St, Placerville
– By Appointment Only –
Email: info@hands4hopeyouth.org
DROP OFF AT A PARTICIPATING LOCATION:
Look for Hands4Hope’s big blue bins at participating collection sites. Want to offer a collection bin at your school, facility, or business, either just for your community or as a public drop-off site? Email us.
SERRANO VISITORS CENTER / SERRANO ASSOCIATES
4525 Serrano Pkway
El Dorado Hills
October 5-16
New Pajamas Only
WINDERMERE SIGNATURE PROPERTIES
3490 Palmer Dr Ste. 3D
Cameron Park
Oct 1-31
New Coats Only
FAITH ESPISCOPAL CHURCH
2200 Country Club Dr
Cameron Park
October 20 – November 13
BUCKEYE ELEMENTARY
4561 Buckeye Road
Shingle Springs
October 20 – November 13
JACKSON ELEMENTARY
2561 Francisco Dr
El Dorado Hills
October 20 – November 13
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY
3371 Brittany Way
El Dorado Hills
October 20 – November 13
WILLIAM BROOKS ELEMENTARY
3610 Park Dr
El Dorado Hills
October 20 – November 13
SNAP FITNESS PLACERVILLE
1248 Broadway
Placerville
October 20 – November 13
SNAP FITNESS SHINGLE SPRINGS
3975 Durock Road, Suite 104
Shingle Springs
October 20 – November 13
HORN FULTON CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
2600 E Bidwell St STE 190
Folsom
October 20 – November 13
RELIANCE HOME LOANS
1849 Iron Point Road, Suite 160
Folsom
October 20 – November 13
HERITAGE COMMUNITY
462 Campo Ct
El Dorado Hills
October 20 – November 13
New Items Only
EL DORADO HILLS LIBRARY
7455 Silva Valley Pkwy
El Dorado Hills
October 20 – November 13
INDIAN CREEK ELEMENTARY
6701 Green Valley Rd
Placerville
November 2-13
SILVA VALLEY ELEMENTARY
3001 Golden Eagle Ln
El Dorado Hills
November 2-13
OAK MEADOW ELEMENTARY AND BUMI
7701 Silva Valley Pkwy
El Dorado Hills
November 2-13
Other Ways to Support
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. Participants must be registered with Hands4Hope (get started here!).
Shop our Amazon Registry to get exactly the items that are most needed, and have them delivered directly to Hands4Hope.
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.
Blanket Making Event
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!
- Attend the Blanket Making Party (Details TBA)
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. - Make Blankets On Your Own
Work by yourself, with family, with friends, or with a group to make blankets to donate. Sign up to let us know that you are planning to make a blanket and to receive service hours. (Sign up coming soon.) - 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.
