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April - May: On-Campus Club Projects
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April 3: Match Madness Event Ends
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April 24: School Supply Committee & Kids Zone Committee Applications Open
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May 7: Big Day of Giving
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June 11: Leadership Kick Off Day
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June 25: Youth Recognition Event
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July 17: Stuff the Bus Event
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September 26: Endless Summer Beach Party
| | Outreach Opportunities & Events | | |
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April 4: Egg Hunt & Butterfly Release Event
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April 11: GVCC Common Ground Breakfast & Essentials Distribution
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April 13: Twin Lakes Food Bank Food Distribution
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April 15: Mercy Creekview Manor Senior Dinner & Entertainment
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April 24: Sister Nora's Place Dinner
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April 25: GVCC Common Ground Breakfast & Essentials Distribution
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April 25: Upper Room Dining Hall Dinner
MAPS Peer Mentoring:
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Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays
New days & times available; new orientation process available
NEW: Mercy White Rock Village After-School Club:
- Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30
Donations and Drop-Off Dates:
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April 14: Mercy Creekview dinner/dessert donations due
New opportunities may be added throughout the month, so be sure to check the calendar often!
| | What happens when two middle schoolers step up to lead an entire club on their own? Meet Peyton U. and Evan C., 8th graders who went from joining a club they didn't really know anything about, to running every leadership role at their school’s Hands4Hope club, and they're doing it together. Along the way, they’ve discovered new perspectives on their community, built confidence, and are already setting their sights on high school leadership. Their journey is full of growth, teamwork, and a few surprises you won’t expect. | | Hands4Hope Club Service-Learning Projects | | |
Hands4Hope on-campus clubs are busy implementing their service-learning projects to benefit their chosen areas of need. Here are the clubs that still have opportunities to support them through the end of this school year!
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March 28 - April 6: Ponderosa High School "Toiletries4Tomorrow” travel sized toiletries drive and April 10th dine out event at Panda Express - Placerville to benefit Jake’s Journey Home
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April 10: Camerado Springs Middle School “Smile4aCause Photobooth” to benefit Kiwanis Family House
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April 13-17: Pleasant Grove Middle School “Critter Coin Quest” on-campus coin drive to benefit Sierra Wildlife Rescue
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April 20-24: Herbert Green Middle School “Operation Coyote” on-campus supply drive, plus online donation drive to benefit Sierra Wildlife Rescue
The clubs below have wrapped up the "Action" portion of their service-learning projects, and are now moving into the "Reflection" and "Demonstration" phases. We look forward to sharing their Demonstration Projects next month!
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March 16-20: El Dorado High School “Hope on Wheels” on-campus supply drive and online fundraiser to benefit Mama Bears Fighting Childhood Cancer
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March 16-27: Markham Middle School “Doggy Donations” drive to benefit El Dorado County German Shepherd Rescue
| | Meet Principal Doug Shupe of Camerado Springs Middle School (pictured here with our Youth Spotlights!), a longtime Hands4Hope champion known for his creativity, generosity, and unwavering support (yes, even participating in Endless Summer Beach Party rescue scenarios), a school principal who truly goes all-in on empowering students to lead. From opening his campus on weekends for Hands4Hope events to championing student-led service, his belief in youth potential has helped students grow into confident, empathetic leaders. Discover why he says programs like Hands4Hope bring out "sides of students that might otherwise stay hidden," and why he’s spent over a decade saying "yes" to the Hands4Hope mission. | | Save the date: Big Day of Giving is coming on Thursday, May 7! On this day, the entire Sacramento region comes together to support the nonprofit community. We have some exciting things planned, including special youth-adult partnerships that allow leaders to tell their stories in new ways. There are prizes, donor matches, and a unique energy that cannot be beat. Mark your calendar! | | Empty Bowls Dinner a Success! | | |
Nearly 500 guests of all ages came together for this year’s Empty Bowls Dinner, and the result was incredible. This was the third year that the event was planned by a youth-led Hands4Hope Committee with the support of dedicated Adult Mentors and a Hands4Hope Staff Mentor. From handmade bowls and live music to a powerful message about hunger, it was an event that carried on a legacy of impact, connection, and delicious compassion; and ultimately was able to completely meet the requested grant amounts for its four beneficiary organizations. Read on for a youth-created video summary and more info.
| | South Lake Tahoe Expansion Update | | |
March was an exciting month for the South Lake Tahoe expansion! Here are some highlights:
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Parent information meetings took place at both South Tahoe Middle and High Schools
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Student information meetings took place as well, and the interest surveys are open and many youth have signed up already, including many who are interested in becoming leaders!
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Community Presentations continue, including presentations conducted by current Hands4Hope youth leaders (pictured above) so they could share about their own personal experiences
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The South Tahoe Program Coordinator staff position is still open. Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be able to find the right candidate. Bilingual English and Spanish is a plus.
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Outreach opportunities are on track to begin this summer, as multiple partnerships with local agencies to serve are beginning to form.
| | Oh, what a night! Nashville Songwriters Live on February 27 truly surpassed expectations as a night to remember. The action on stage was non-stop, the talent was incredible, and the sentiments shared about the purpose of the night to benefit Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference were heartfelt. We have gathered our thank yous along with a video slideshow of favorite photos and moments, and we hope you'll take a moment to check it out. | | Randy Mintz of Designing Dreams Flooring and Remodeling has been a driving force behind Hands4Hope for years, supporting everything from community connections to silent auctions to leading the unforgettable Nashville Songwriters Live benefit concert (and even taking the stage himself this year!). Just as his company's services go far beyond remodeling, Randy and his team are dedicated to empowering youth and strengthening the community in meaningful ways. As Randy shares, "Together, we can ensure that our youth are well prepared to achieve their dreams and tackle the challenges of tomorrow." Discover what inspires their commitment year after year. | | |
Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference
is a youth-driven non-profit charitable 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to inspire and empower youth in leadership and service.
Our vision is to develop a community of civic-minded and socially responsible citizens for generations to come.
THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF OUR COMMUNITY!
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