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Supervisor Ferrero recommending the Board:
1) Find that a public benefit is derived from supporting Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference, a youth led nonprofit organization that helps young people become leaders through service learning projects; and
2) Approve and authorize the Chief Administrative Office to sign a funding agreement with Hands4Hope, using the approved template, authorizing payment of the $1,500 in community funding to support two clubs at Oak Ridge High School, Inspire and Empower, to help fund the club's service projects.
FUNDING: General Fund.
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DISCUSSION / BACKGROUND
Hands4Hope - Youth Making A Difference is a youth-led nonprofit organization that helps young people become leaders through service learning projects that benefit those struggling most in our community. Since 2008, Hands4Hope has given youth opportunities to identify needs in their communities, work with nonprofit organizations, and create projects that help others. At Oak Ridge High School, Hands4Hope has two clubs, Inspire and Empower, where students work together to plan and lead service projects. Demand is great for Hands4Hope Clubs on their campus, with over 100 applications being received this year. Participation is limited to 35 students per club, to ensure each member has a role in the project. Oak Ridge is the only school campus with two clubs and limited resources make this challenging for Hands4Hope. Funding would support the continuation of a second club by providing supplies and materials for club meetings and service projects, helping students turn their ideas into action, support local organizations, and help people in need. This investment would allow both clubs to continue giving students meaningful opportunities to serve their community.
ALTERNATIVES
The Board could choose not to approve the funding request, and no funding would be provided in support of this effort.
PRIOR BOARD ACTION
Legistar file 26-0723 - April 28, 2026 - The Board directed staff to include $35,000 in Community Funding in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Recommended Budget to be allocated at $7,000 per district
OTHER DEPARTMENT / AGENCY INVOLVEMENT
Hands4Hope
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The Board of Supervisors allocated $35,000 in the Fiscal Year 2026-27 Budget in General Fund - Other Operations (Department 15) to be available for community funding requests supported by the Board. Approval of this item would allocate $1,500 from this amount. There is no additional impact on the General Fund due to the approval of this agreement.
CLERK OF THE BOARD FOLLOW UP ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN COMPONENT
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CONTACT
Cindy Munt