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DECEMBER 2024

• Dec 6, 7, 8, 13, 14: Winter Boutique
• Dec 8: Placerville Christmas Parade
• Dec 14, 21, 22: Carriage Rides Fundraiser at El Dorado Hills Town Center
• Dec 17: Nashville Songwriters Live Hands4Hope Fundraiser at the Harris Center for the Arts
• Jan 25: High School Leaders Mid Year Retreat
• Feb 10: Middle School Leaders Mid Year Retreat
• Mar 8: Empty Bowls Dinner
• Mar 15: Hands4Hope Youth Board Garage Sale Fundraiser

• Multiple dates: Winter Boutique Opportunities
• Dec 9: Twin Lakes Food Bank Food Distribution
• Dec 14: GVCC Common Ground Breakfast & Essentials Distribution
• Dec 14: Powerhouse Ministries Christmas Around Town
• Dec 18: Mercy Creekview Manor Senior Dinner & Entertainment
• Dec 27: Sister Nora's Place Dinner
• Dec 28: GVCC Common Ground Breakfast & Essentials Distribution
• Dec 28: Upper Room Dining Hall Dinner

Ongoing:

• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays: MAPS Peer Mentoring

Donations and Drop-Off Dates:

• Dec 2: Gift bag collection for seniors
• Dec 17: Mercy Creekview dinner/dessert donations due

New opportunities may be added throughout the month, so be sure to check the calendar often!

This month's youth spotlight is on Oak Ridge Senior Francesca Paradis. If you've been following Hands4Hope for a while, you've likely seen photos of Chessa engaging in lots of different ways, from leading volunteers at School Supply Drive Distribution Day to participating in Sister Nora's Place dinners. "Chessa has been an integral member of the Winter Boutique Committee for the last few years and is a hard worker with a passion for helping others in need," said Yoko Kono, Hands4Hope Community Engagement Manager. Read on to learn more about Chessa's involvement in many areas of Hands4Hope.

Don't miss Nashville Songwriters Live Benefit Concert at Folsom's Harris Center for the Arts on December 17, 2024! The audience raved last year about the memorable and intimate opportunity to listen to songwriters Jeffery Steele, Mark Mackay, and CJ Solar play their music and tell the stories behind their hit songs.

Mark Mackay told us, "Last year we had the best time performing together and sharing our stories, jamming and laughing all night. We can't wait to do it again. Even better, we’ll be supporting the great work of Hands4Hope."

Reminder: we sent an email on Friday about our current buy-one-get-one-free offer for Nashville Songwriters Live tickets. The "Black Friday BOGO" offer is only valid from Noon, Friday, November 29, through tonight, Sunday, December 1 at midnight! Use code NASHBOGO. Valid on all seats except premium and zone 1.

Kudos to the Community Engagement Youth Ambassadors for partnering with schools, businesses, and community organizations to collect warm clothing for this year's Warm and Fuzzy Drive. The donations are in, and they were passed to the 15-member Hands4Hope Winter Boutique Committee, who have been working since October to plan and prepare for the distribution events to take place in the first two weekends of December.

Volunteers are needed for these distribution events, where those in need will come to the Winter Boutique facility in El Dorado Hills Town Center to select the clothing and blankets they need for the season. Youth in 7th grade and up, as well as adults, are needed for many shifts on December 6, 7, 8, 13, and 14; as well as our clean up day on December 15.

Carriage Rides at El Dorado Hills Town Center are back! Enjoy the beautifully decorated twinkling Town Center atmosphere while you listen to the gentle clip clop of the horse drawn carriage. It's a festive way to celebrate the season while benefiting Hands4Hope!

This is a fundraiser for the Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference Youth Board to benefit the Hands4Hope Education Program. Hands4Hope Youth will be running 15-minute rides on December 14, 21, and 22 from 4 to 8 pm. 

NEW THIS YEAR: Book your carriage ride ahead of time online! Act fast, spots may sell out! Rides will also be able to be booked in person, if available.

We are so grateful for the dedicated support of our friends at the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, who have been involved in supporting Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference since 2017. With a mission that includes providing opportunities and services that contribute to the well-being of the tribal community, it's easy to see how that aligns with the Hands4Hope vision of building a community of civic minded and socially responsible citizens for generations to come. Read on to learn more about this organization and their involvement with Hands4Hope.

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!