The El Dorado Community Vision Coalition held its 9th Annual Youth STAR Awards on January 23rd and four of Hands4Hope’s high school youth were nominated and received prestigious award for their time and efforts in helping the community and making a difference in the lives of others.
The Youth Star Award ceremony is an event dedicated to recognizing youth for their outstanding contributions of leadership, mentoring, and participation or volunteerism in making a positive difference in El Dorado County. Through community sponsorships and fundraisers the Vision Coalition is able to host a three hour gala event for the youth who do so much in our community. They receive a trophy and a State Assembly Certificate signed by Assemblywoman Beth Gaines, along with a complimentary dinner.
Congratulations to Sarah Connor, Kelly McMillen, and Madeline Simko who were nominated by Hands4Hope and received a STAR award that night! Sophia Sanchez, a Hands4Hope Youth Board member and one of the youth leads for Project Birthday, also received a STAR Award. She was nominated by Eddie Zacapa, resident program coordinator for Mer
cy Housing, El Dorado Hills and Cameron Park.
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