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Serving the food insecure at the Upper Room

What is Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference?

Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference is a youth led education and community engagement organization whose mission is to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service.  Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference gives youth the opportunity to EXPLORE needs and social issues in their community, ACT by selecting and designing service projects, and LEAD these projects from start to finish - everything from food and clothing drives to anti-bullying campaigns.  In the process, youth learn critical skills like leadership, communication and collaboration.  

Why am I raising funds?

As a board member over the past six plus years, I've had the privilege of working with amazing youth in our community and seeing first-hand what an impact this organization has had on them and on those whom the youth have served.  Youth who participate grow in confidence, learn life-skills and leadership skills, all while learning about needs in their own communities and finding ways to help those in need.   

Impact of your Donation

$50 = Provides material for two no-sew fleece blanket sets to create and distribute during the Winter Boutique OR an elementary or middle school student with a new backpack filled with school supplies

$100 = Funds meal to serve 10-15 residents at Sister Nora's Place OR a high school student with a new backpack filled with school supplies (including a Scientific calculator)

$200 = Supplemental food for two monthly dinners prepared for seniors at low-income senior housing facility (average 55 meals)

$500 = Sponsors participation in a three-day leadership camp for one youth OR funds 400 meals for those in need

$1,500 = Funds the operation of Placerville Youth Center and Emergency Food Pantry for one month (not including staffing)

$3,000 = Funds one school-based service-learning Hands4Hope Club for half a year