
Adult Volunteer Spotlight: Pamela and John Dennis
Pamela and John Dennis came to Hands4Hope relatively recently, but it's hard to imagine our programs and activities without them! Since...
Mar 21

Adult Spotlight: Nissa Martin
Nissa started volunteering in 2023 when her daughter Avery (also featured as the February 2025 Youth Spotlight) joined her school's...
Jan 30

Adult Spotlight: Gen Walk
Hands4Hope adult volunteer Gen Walk is the quiet force that ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. When something needs to...
Dec 31, 2024

Adult Volunteer Spotlight: Leslie Jensen
Leslie brings her boundless energy to all her deep involvement in the Folsom and El Dorado Hills areas as a business owner, volunteer,...
Jul 30, 2024


Adult Volunteer Spotlight: Diane Wilkinson
Born and raised in Placerville, Diane Wilkinson has worn numerous hats throughout her life, including college and high school teacher,...
Dec 27, 2023


Adult Spotlight: Dawn Fortino
Adult volunteer Dawn Fortino has jumped into essential behind-the-scenes administrative and leadership work for Hands4Hope, most recently...
Sep 29, 2023


Adult Volunteer Spotlight: Lynn Fedoryk
After Adult Lead Volunteer Lynn Fedoryk retired from teaching and moved to Placerville a few years ago, she was looking for volunteer...
Jul 26, 2023

Adult Volunteer Spotlight: Robyn & Chris Parker
We feel it is vital to invest in our community; the best way to do this is to focus on our youth. Hands4Hope provides the platform on...
Mar 28, 2023

New Board Member Spotlight: Dolly Wager
I am looking forward to having more opportunities to work with the youth. These young people are dynamic, creative, engaging, and act as...
May 30, 2022


Passing the Gavel - Thank You for Four Years of Heartfelt Leadership Steve!
The start of 2022 brings with it changes to the Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference Board of Directors. Steve Backers, our Board Chair...
Jan 21, 2022

Volunteer Spotlight - Rob and Ellen Webb
How long have you been participating with Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference? Since 2014 Why did you join Hands4Hope - Youth Making A...
Dec 29, 2021

Adult Spotlight: Thea Countryman
How long have you been participating with Hands4Hope? I have only been volunteering with Hands4Hope since this May 2019. Why did you join...
Nov 2, 2019

Adult Lead Spotlight: Gen Walk
This month, Hands4Hope would like to recognize one of our very hard-working and dedicated volunteers, Gen Walk! Gen has been volunteering...
Oct 2, 2019

Adult Volunteer Spotlight: Stacey Carter
Hands4Hope has selected Stacey Carter as this month’s Adult Volunteer Spotlight! Stacey has been involved with Hands4Hope for multiple...
Aug 31, 2019

Adult Volunteer Spotlight: Eileen Javora Boeger!
This month’s adult spotlight is Eileen Javora Boeger! Eileen is a former on-air meteorologist and lives in El Dorado County with her...
Jul 29, 2019

Staff Spotlight: Ashley Morosky
Where are you from originally? I was born in Roseville but moved to Shingle Springs with my family when I was in middle school (circa...
Jun 4, 2019


Adult Lead: Shirley Maier
Hands4Hope has selected Shirley Maier as this month's Adult Lead Spotlight! Shirley has been very involved with Hands4Hope this last year...
Mar 1, 2019


Adult Lead Spotlight: Sophia Dalton
How long have you been participating with Hands4Hope? The first outreach event that I participated in with my kids was back in December...
Feb 1, 2019

Adult Lead Spotlight: Wan-Cheng Simon
Hands4Hope has selected Wan-Cheng as this month's Adult Lead Spotlight. We are so appreciative of all of the time and creativity she...
Oct 4, 2018

Adult Spotlight: Anne Rhea
Anne Rhea is this month’s Adult Spotlight! Hands4Hope would like to recognize Anne for all the time she puts into leading the El Dorado...
Jul 1, 2018