The 14 Hands4Hope on-campus clubs completed the final part of the year-long service-learning process for the 2023-2024 school year: Demonstration. During this phase, students recap everything they learned from the previous phases and share project results and lessons learned.
We are so proud of all the youth who participated in these clubs! We encourage you to join us in congratulating all the participants by viewing their demonstration projects.
Folsom On-Campus Clubs
Folsom High School voted to help foster youth and to support Koinonia Family Services. Koinonia said they could use board games, card games, and puzzles, so the Club organized a game drive. Games and puzzles were collected at two locations: Loomis Basin Congregational UCC, and The Game Getaway. The Club collected more than $1,000 worth of new and gently used games.
Vista del Lago High voted to support youth impacted by homelessness served by Wind Youth Services. The Club offered Valentine's Day "Bear-Grams", and a dine-out event. They also wanted to host a carnival, but had a difficult time securing a venue, so they had to pivot at the last minute. They collected hygiene products for the youth experiencing homelessness.
Sutter Middle School hosted a carnival to benefit WeEmbrace, which serves those with disabilities. They had a blast planning and working the event. In addition to games and food, the Club decided to collect items from the community and have a drawing for prizes. The value of the prizes ranged from $5 to $250. The club collected over $1000.
Folsom Middle School Hands4Hope Club voted to work with Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue & Sanctuary. The club hosted a movie night for all FMS students. We showed "Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey" and offered pastries, candy, chips, Capri Suns and soda to the audience. The club raised over $700.
Placerville on-campus Clubs
Herbert Green Middle School hosted “Feed a Baby Bird” Connections Competition & on-campus car line donation and raised $700 for Sierra Wildlife Rescue.
Markham Middle School hosted “Charity with a Side of Pepperoni” Pizza Factory of Placerville Fundraiser and raised $498 for ASPIRE Kids
El Dorado High School Hands4Hope Club decided to support those experiencing homelessness and with needs served by the Green Valley Community Church's clothing program.
Union Mine High School held the “Clean Cars for a Cause” car wash and raised $1,343 for Upper Room Dining Hall.
El Dorado Hills on-campus Clubs
Marina Village Middle School held a wildly successful “K-9 Carnival & Fundraiser”. They raised $1,425 for Foothill Dog Rescue of the Sierras.
Rolling Hills Middle School raised over $850 with their on-campus after school Snack Sale “Hands4Horses” to benefit Barnyard Animal Rescue Nest.
Oak Ridge High School Empower Club held a bug repellant and sunscreen donation drive to benefit the clients of Upper Room Dining Hall.
Oak Ridge High School Inspire Club hosted “Diners4Shriners” dine-in event at Selland’s in El Dorado Hills and raised $912 for Shriners Children’s.
Cameron Park/Shingle Springs on-campus clubs
Ponderosa High School completed a 2 week “Project Prom'' formalwear drive, and collected 86 pieces of formal wear for ASPIRE Kids.
Camerado Springs Middle School Hands4Hope Club created a "Pics4Pups" photo booth fundraiser for Foothill Dog Rescue, as well as a dine-out night at Kiki's Chicken, and raised $300.