Erica Lautrup had no idea that she would become so involved and committed to Hands4Hope when she first watched Jennifer Bassettt give a presentation at Folsom High School in October 2012. Now Erica is President of the brand new Hands4Hope Club at Folsom High School.
Erica's very first outreach was volunteering at the Haunted House. "I loved it because I saw how happy it made people, and who doesn't like seeing people happy, right?" said Erica.
The next outreach that really got Erica hooked on H4H was the homeless outreach. "I live a privileged life so it was a real eye opening experience to volunteer at a homeless outreach. My favorite part of homeless outreaches, and what inspires me to keep helping others, is seeing how every single person lights up when they are handed something most of us take for granted," said Erica.
As a senior at Folsom High School, Erica currently volunteers for Hope House every other week. Mentoring the kids at Hope House is her favorite outreach. "Those kids are a huge blessing in my life," said Erica.
Erica is passionate about helping people and making a difference in the world.
When she isn't at school or volunteering with H4H, Erica enjoys playing the piano and spending time with friends and family
Gearing up for a Homeless Outreach in Sacramento
At the Youth Leadership Retreat in August 2013
With fellow Hands4Hope Club Leaders at the High School Leadership Strengths Workshop
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