Press Release

Hands4Hope named Non-profit of the Year

State Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil is pleased to recognize Hands4Hope – Youth Making A Difference as the Nonprofit of the Year for California Senate District 4. The distinguished award was presented during the annual Nonprofit of the Year initiative, which allows each California state legislator to choose an outstanding organization within their district. The culminating event, California Nonprofits Day, featured a celebratory luncheon at the Capitol on June 7.

Impressed by the organization's programs and the inspiring youth leaders it nurtures, Senator Alvarado-Gil, an esteemed educator dedicated to promoting community service and leadership among young individuals, commended Hands4Hope. "There are numerous incredible nonprofits across our district, and I firmly believe that Hands4Hope represents the epitome of excellence," stated Alvarado-Gil.

Expressing gratitude for the honor bestowed upon them, Jennifer Bassett, the Founder and Executive Director of Hands4Hope, stated "We are so grateful to have Senator Alvarado-Gil select Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference for this honor. "She understands that by investing in the youth of today, we are creating a future of civic-minded and socially responsible citizens. This vision is what drives Hands4Hope." 

“We would like to thank the Senator so much for this award, and are so honored that our organization’s hard work has been recognized within our district,” added Jayce Kaldunski, a youth Community Engagement Ambassador with Hands4Hope.

Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference is a youth-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring and empowering young individuals in leadership and service. The organization offers hands-on education and community engagement opportunities to students ranging from kindergarten to twelfth grade through school-based and after-school programs in Sacramento and El Dorado Counties.

For more information about Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference, please visit their website at www.hands4hopeyouth.org or contact them at 916-294-7426.

To learn more about CA Senator Marie Alvarado-Gil please go to: https://sd04.senate.ca.gov/.

Senator Alvarado-Gil represents the 4th Senate District including the Counties of Alpine, Amador, Calaveras, El Dorado, Inyo, Madera, Mariposa, Merced, Mono, Nevada, Placer, Stanislaus, and Tuolumne.

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Jayce Kaldunski and Senator Alvarado-Gil