Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference
Youth
Board
The Hands4Hope Youth Board's primary objective is to use the service learning model to show and teach their peers how they can make a difference in their communities.
Led by the Youth Executive Committee and mentored by Hands4Hope's Education team, the Youth Board is made up of the President and Vice President of our seven high school Hands4Hope Clubs, as well as the Chair for each of our nine After-School Committees and one Middle School Club Representative.
The role of the Youth Board is provide a youth voice and perspective to the Hands4Hope Education and Community Engagement Programs. They give input on issues and ideas brought to them by the Parent Advisory Council; share Club and Committee successes and challenges; collaborate on activities; and plan team builds, leadership camps and workshops.
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Meeting Location
El Dorado Hills and Placerville Youth Centers
leadership
Mia George - President
Lily Hinkle - Vice President
Sam Scholz -Treasurer
Addison Hunt - Secretary
Sarahi Lopez - Public Relations Coordinator
Zara Moness - El Dorado Hills Community Engagement Ambassador
Sarah Jeon - Folsom Community Engagement Ambassador
Maddi Matlack - Placerville Community Engagement Ambassador
Photo credit: Charm Photography
Mia George
Hands4Hope Youth Board President & Folsom Club President
I pride myself on [being restorative] because I see every mistake as a lesson rather than a failure - I see it as an opportunity for a better future rather than a faulty past. I hope to teach others the skills necessary for future success.
Addison Hunt
Hands4Hope Youth Board & Oak Ridge Club Secretary
I hope to improve my collaboration and communication skills with others, as well as make a difference in my community.
Sarahi Lopez
Hands4Hope Youth Board Public Relations Coordinator & El Dorado Club Vice President
My goal this year is to help bring as much positive change to my community as I can. I also hope to further improve my leadership and communication skills.
Sarah Jeon
Hands4Hope Folsom Community Engagement Ambassador & Vista del Lago Club President
I hope to collaborate with my peers, working together towards a shared goal in order to benefit the community. I also hope to learn leadership and professional skills that can be applied to my life after high school.
Lily Hinkle
Hands4Hope Youth Board Vice President
My goal for the Youth Board this year is to help other youth take action in the community and help them build the confidence to grow and develop lifelong skills.
Samantha Scholz
Hands4Hope Youth Board Treasurer & Ponderosa Club President
I hope that through my position on the Youth Board Executive Committee I am able to strengthen my skills needed to better my community and build lasting relationships along the way.
Zara Moness
Hands4Hope El Dorado Hills Community Engagement Ambassador
My two goals for Youth Board are to become more comfortable with speaking to the public about diverse issues I care about, and to collaborate with others to create impactful initiatives based on the values of Hands4Hope.
Madison Matlack
Hands4Hope Placerville Community Engagement Ambassador
My goal is that by serving as a Community Engagement Ambassador I will improve my public speaking, broaden my awareness on community needs, and show people my passion for service.
Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference
Youth Board Projects
Pastries & Pastels 2024
Benefitting Powerhouse Ministries Women and Children's Center
The Hands4Hope-Youth Making A Difference Youth Board will host Pastries and Pastels - Paint to Empower Women and Children on March 17, 2024 from 11 am to 2 pm at the Folsom Community Center. Proceeds support Powerhouse Ministries Women and Children's Center and the Hands4Hope- Youth Making A Difference Education Program.
The Powerhouse Ministries Women and Children's Center's goal is to offer women and children two years of free housing and recovery services that are customized to meet their unique needs and guarantee a secure and supportive environment.
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Welcome to Wellness 2023
JJ's Hello Foundation
The 2022-23 Youth Board presented "Welcome to Wellness", a fundraising and awareness building event to benefit the local organization JJ's Hello Foundation and the Hands4Hope- Youth Making A Difference Education Program.
As part of JJ's mission JJ's Hello Foundation they promote mental health awareness, and create a message of hope for pre-teens, teens, and young adults in our community. One way they achieve this is by creating wellness boxes which include a journal with custom daily check-in prompts.
"Journaling improves mental health and allows for stress relief, because it can provide a safe space to unload your pent-up thoughts and feelings," says Dr. Carla Manly, a clinical psychologist based in Sonoma County, California. "In general, whether it's after a therapy session or just after a long day, it is a safe space just to put everything out there and close it up."
Dine with Austin 2022
Walk with Austin's All Abilities Park Project
Dine with Austin, Hands4Hope’s Youth Board Annual Spring Fundraising Event was held on April 2, 2022. Dine with Austin benefited Walk with Austin and the Hands4Hope Education Program. This family friendly event had a dinner, dessert dash, and raffle with entertainment provided by local youth. The event in total raised $7,100 for Walk with Austin and the Hands4Hope Education Program.