We are led by a Youth Board who is mentored by a Parent Advisory Council.  Our primary objective is to show and teach youth how they can make a difference in their communities.

Because our programs include both service and service learning, we give youth of all ages the power to decide their level of involvement, from hands-on community service, joining a school club or team or lead a committee.  All of which they will have eye-opening experiences that inspire compassion and strengthen life skills.  

We are driven by the interest and focus of youth involved.  All projects serve those in a special needs category - homeless, low income, trafficked, bullied, military, victims of a natural disaster, etc. Our focus is within El Dorado and Sacramento Counties.

Foundation History:

2007 - Local mom, Jennifer Bassett wanted to teach her two sons a lesson of giving back and being compassionate to the world around them, starting the foundation of Hands4Hope.

2008 - Hands4Hope became a non-profit 501(c)3 organization compromised of 200 youth volunteers.

2005 -School clubs and service learning programs were launched

2013- Grown to over 1,250 youth members, partnering with over 13 partner agencies to carry out various outreach programs.  Involved in over 10 public schools and 1 private school.