Help Scott Support Future Youth Leaders

From Scott:  I’ve chosen to dedicate my time to Hands4Hope for almost 10 years now because I feel strongly that the time and energy we put into shaping our youth today results in young adults who leave this program as confident civic-minded adults with vision, compassion and leadership skills they may not have otherwise had.  

Some of the program outcomes that have really impressed me are:

• 14,769 hours served by youth through Hands4Hope
• Collecting and distributing school supplies to over 650 underserved children
• Collecting and distributing 1,750 pounds of food through the Hands4Hope Emergency Food Pantry
• Delivering or serving over 9,300 meals to people in need

Thank you so much for supporting me to help invest in our future generation of leaders! 

A Note from the Hands4Hope Youth Board President: 

My name is Mia George, and I'm this year's Hands4Hope Youth Board President. When I first joined Hands4Hope, I never imagined the impact it would have – not just on the community, but on me.

Hands4Hope isn't just about volunteering; it's about empowering young people to lead, listen, and lift up unheard voices. It's about recognizing inequality and working towards something better. I experienced this firsthand when my Folsom mentor saw something in me and gave me opportunities to lead. That belief changed everything.

Through Hands4Hope, I gained real-world experience, learned to pitch ideas, organize events, and communicate effectively. These skills gave me the confidence to run for school board and campaign with purpose.

Hands4Hope wasn't just something I did – it's something that became part of who I am. It gave me a reason to lead. There is still so much that can be done, and we need organizations like this to push the next generation forward.

"I am because we are." - Ubuntu Proverb

These words capture everything Hands4Hope has given me: a community, a path, and a mission. Now, all I want is to pass that forward. Because change starts with people showing up for each other, believing in each other, and never letting go of what we can build together.

Please consider supporting our mission, in cultivating the next generation of youth and communities, and help us sustain and expand Hands4Hope programs in Folsom. Every dollar and every effort to raise awareness makes a difference – and we'd be beyond grateful for your support!

Sincerely,

Mia George