HANDS4HOPE - YOUTH MAKING A DIFFERENCE

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Empowering Youth Voices

Hands4Hope gives youth a platform to make their voices heard on issues affecting our community and provides them the opportunity to take action in their own way. We enable youth to make a difference in their communities and offer meaningful community service projects combined with instruction and reflection.

Choose Your Own Path

Youth decide their own level of involvement, and may take advantage of diverse leadership opportunities to learn their strengths and build skills for school, career, and life.

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Youth Opportunities

Outreach Opportunities

Youth of all ages take part in hands-on service activities that meet real community needs and empower them to make a positive difference.

On-Campus Clubs

Clubs at 13 El Dorado County middle and high schools provide a year-long service-learning experience in a small group environment.

After-School Committees

Middle and high school youth from all over the area come together to create service-learning projects that help fill unmet community needs.

2025 - 2026 Year in review

16,118
Total individuals served in our community
9,880
Total hours served by youth
345
Total youth organized outreaches and projects funded and completed
$131,244
Total value of items collected in youth-led drives and distributed to those in need

Spotlights & News

It’s the season for hoodies and crew necks, and Hands4Hope has you covered with our

El Dorado Disposal provides Organics, Recycle and Trash service to the west slope of El

In just a little more than three years of participation with Hands4Hope – Youth Making

October 22, 2026 - 5:15 PM to 7:30 PM

You’re invited to the upcoming Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference Adult Volunteer Training Workshop. New to Adult Volunteering with Hands4Hope? Read more about “Adult Participants” This in-person training workshop […]

October 5 to November 17, 2026
Support this youth-led drive to keep neighbors warm and safe
December 4 to 13, 2026
Provide warm clothing to those in need through multi-day distribution
December 12 to 19, 2026
Hands4Hope Youth Leaders will be coordinating festive carriage rides at

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