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SUMMARY:Warm and Fuzzy Drive
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIn 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. \nWhat We’re Collecting\nThe 2026 Warm & Fuzzy Drive will collect new and like-new coats\, jackets\, and warm clothing\, and new essential items for all ages and sizes (infants to adults).​​ \nNew or Like-New:\nSweaters / Sweatshirts / Jackets\nLong Sleeve Shirts\nPants / Jeans / Leggings \nNew Only:\nSocks / Underwear / Thermal Underwear (base layers)\nPajamas\nGloves / Hats / Scarves\nBlankets (twin and larger) \n \nDrop Off Locations\nDROP OFF AT ONE OF OUR HANDS4HOPE YOUTH CENTERS: \nEL DORADO HILLS YOUTH CENTER\nCollection Dates: TBA\n5005 Windplay Dr\, Suite 2\, EDH\nMonday through Thursday from 11 AM to 3 PM\nor by appointment\n916-294-7426 \nPLACERVILLE YOUTH CENTER\nCollection Dates: TBA\n905-A Spring St\, Placerville\n– By Appointment Only –\nEmail: info@hands4hopeyouth.org \nDROP OFF AT A PARTICIPATING LOCATION: \nLook 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. \nSERRANO VISITORS CENTER / SERRANO ASSOCIATES\n4525 Serrano Pkway\nEl Dorado Hills\nOctober 5-16\nNew Pajamas Only \nOther Ways to Support\n\n  \nVolunteer\nHands4Hope 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!). \n\nSee Volunteer Opportunities\n\n\n  \nShop the Amazon Registry\nShop our Amazon Registry to get exactly the items that are most needed\, and have them delivered directly to Hands4Hope. \n\nShop Amazon\n\n\n  \nLet Us Shop For You\nMake a donation and the Hands4Hope Winter Boutique Committee will put it to use to purchase the most needed items. \nYou can also text “warmfuzzy” to 50155 to make a donation. \n\nDonate\n \nBlanket Making Event\n \nAs 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!​​ \n\nAttend the Blanket Making Party (Details TBA)\nAll 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.\nMake Blankets On Your Own\nWork 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.\nDonate Blanket-Making Supplies \nSee 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.\n\nLet Us Do the Shopping for You
URL:https://hands4hopeyouth.org/event/warmfuzzydrive26/
LOCATION:Various Locations from Folsom to Placerville
CATEGORIES:Youth-Led Drive
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SUMMARY:Adult Volunteer Training
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to the upcoming Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference Adult Volunteer Training Workshop.\nNew to Adult Volunteering with Hands4Hope?\n\nRead more about “Adult Participants”\n \nThis in-person training workshop is for:\n\n\nnew adult participants interested in learning more about leading our youth volunteers \n\n\nnewly fingerprinted Adult Leads/Mentors with Hands4Hope \n\n\nexperienced Adult Leads/Mentors for Hands4Hope’s Outreach and Committee programs who missed this workshop in the Spring \n\n\nThis training builds on our online modules covering Positive Youth Development\, Effective Youth-Adult Partnerships\, and Safety. Participants will gain practical tools\, shared language\, and a deeper understanding of how to effectively guide and support Hands4Hope youth participants. \nThis is also an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills\, build confidence in your volunteer role\, and connect with other adults who share your commitment to empowering youth to make a difference. \nTraining Details: 📅 Thursday\, October 22\n⏰ 5:30–7:30 PM\n📍 Hands4Hope El Dorado Hills Youth Center\n5005 Windplay Drive Suite 2\, El Dorado Hills \n\nDuring this training\, participants will build on their ability to:\n\n\nDifferentiate Hands4Hope from other community service organizations \n\n\nUnderstand the role and expectations of an Adult Lead \n\n\nFeel confident in outreach protocols and safety procedures \n\n\nDeepen understanding of youth-adult partnerships and the 5 Cs of Positive Youth Development \n\n\nPromote diversity\, inclusion\, and mutual respect to create safe environments \n\n\nFeel comfortable helping groups break the ice and fostering strong team dynamics \n\n\nThis training is an opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills\, build confidence\, and connect with other adult volunteers who share your commitment to empowering youth to make a difference. \nWe hope you will join us for this engaging and impactful session. \n\nSIGN UP FOR ADULT VOLUNTEER TRAINING
URL:https://hands4hopeyouth.org/event/oct26-adult-volunteer-training/
LOCATION:Hands4Hope El Dorado Hills Youth Center\, 5005 Windplay Dr. Suite 2\, El Dorado Hills\, CA\, 5005 Windplay Dr\, Suite 2\, El Dorado Hills\, CA\, 95762\, United States
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SUMMARY:Winter Boutique
DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Hands4Hope Winter Boutique youth committee participants work hard to set up and plan the Warm and Fuzzy drive and Winter Boutique. The committee partners with local schools\, businesses\, and organizations to collect new warm clothes\, including socks\, blankets\, and pajamas among other items. These warm and fuzzies will be given out at Winter Boutique in order to support low income families in our community.  \nThe Winter Boutique distribution will take place during the first two weeks of December at Faith Episcopal Church in Cameron Park.  \n\nLook for more information on volunteering\, sorting and counting events\, and other related opportunities to be shared in October and November.
URL:https://hands4hopeyouth.org/event/winterboutique/
LOCATION:Faith Episcopal Church\, 2200 Country Club Dr\, Cameron Park\, CA\, 95682\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth-Led Committee Event
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SUMMARY:Carriage Rides at Town Center
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URL:https://hands4hopeyouth.org/event/2026carriage/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:El Dorado Hills Town Center\, 2085 Vine Street\, El Dorado Hills\, CA 95762\, 2085 Vine Street\, El Dorado Hills\, CA\, 95762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands4Hope Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Carriage Rides at Town Center
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URL:https://hands4hopeyouth.org/event/2026carriage/2026-12-19/
LOCATION:El Dorado Hills Town Center\, 2085 Vine Street\, El Dorado Hills\, CA 95762\, 2085 Vine Street\, El Dorado Hills\, CA\, 95762\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands4Hope Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Empty Bowls Dinner
DESCRIPTION:[VIDEO – YOU TUBE LINK: https://youtu.be/d0IUxm74Vq4] \nThe Placerville Empty Bowls Dinner offers a chance to gather\, enjoy a delicious bowl of soup in a keepsake handmade bowl\, and raise funds to fight hunger in our local community and beyond. \nThe event is organized by youth participants in Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference. The youth-driven Empty Bowls Committee learns invaluable skills like leadership\, time management\, marketing\, event planning\, in addition to learning about hunger in their own community. Learn more about the Hands4Hope Empty Bowls Committee here. \nOur Mission:\nHands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference is dedicated to empowering youth through service learning and outreach. We strive to make a positive impact in our community and beyond through Exploration\, Action\, and Leadership. \nHelp Fight Hunger:\nThe funds raised from this event will support organizations fighting food insecurity. Your participation helps us continue this legacy of support and compassion. Beneficiaries will be announced for the 2026 event. \nSponsorship Opportunities:\nSponsorships start at just $150 and include tickets to the event. By becoming a sponsor\, you can help us make a difference in the lives of those experiencing food insecurity. Join us in this noble cause and be a part of the change! Contact us for more information. \nVolunteer:\nMany Hands4Hope participants as well as community volunteers will be needed to assist with this special event. Join our email list (LINK https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/XO8EJgV/Hands4HopeEmail) to make sure you are notified of volunteer opportunities.
URL:https://hands4hopeyouth.org/event/2027emptybowls/
LOCATION:El Dorado County Fairgrounds / Forni Building\, 100 Placerville Dr\, Placerville\, CA\, 95667\, United States
CATEGORIES:Youth-Led Committee Event
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SUMMARY:Nashville Songwriters Live | Harris Center Event
DESCRIPTION:Experience Nashville in Folsom at the 4th annual NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS LIVE: PERFORMANCES AND STORIES OF YOUR FAVORITE HIT SONGS. Join us for an exciting show with a full band\, acoustic moments\, and unforgettable storytelling—for one night only! \nFriday\, March 12\, 2027Harris Center for the ArtsFolsom Lake CollegeDoors 6 pm | Show 7 pm\nTicket Sales Coming in November \n								\n									Add to your Calendar\n					 \nSponsorships Available Now\n								\n									Sponsorship Information\n					 \nSponsorships start at just $500 and include tickets to the event\, plus additional exposure and perk opportunities. Contact us for more information. \nFeatured Performers\n\nEmmy winner x3 Greg Barnhill\, songwriter for legends such as Etta James\, Martina McBride\, Jessica Simpson & more\, whose background vocals can be heard on over 10 of Tim McGraw’s albums.\nJoining the stage will also be Morgan Myles\, top 3 finisher on the 2022 season of NBC’s The Voice.\nSinger-songwriter Mark Mackay will bring his captivating musicality and electrifying energy to the stage\, while telling memorable stories from his life among the stars.\n\nCynthia Renee is a Sacramento area singer-songwriter known for her soulful yet silky sound. Cynthia emphasizes Contemporary Country music and gives the genre a new\, lively vibe. Renee is known for hundreds of regional appearances playing her growing selection of original hit songs. \n\n\nMore than a Concert\nThe event includes a silent auction with one-of-a-kind treasures and experiences. Anyone\, anywhere can participate in the silent auction. \nOur Mission\nHands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference is dedicated to empowering youth through service learning and outreach. We strive to make a positive impact in our community and beyond through Exploration\, Action\, and Leadership. \nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKMndjZoi_Q
URL:https://hands4hopeyouth.org/event/2027nashville/
LOCATION:Harris Center for the Arts\, 10 College Parkway\, Folsom\, CA\, 95630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Hands4Hope Fundraiser
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