Impact
Every number has a name.
The big organizations can show you bigger numbers. We can tell you what happened to each kid. These are the stories our families tell about Hands4Hope LA, in their words wherever we can.
Azie came for homework help. Her whole family stayed.
Her family therapist told her about Hands4Hope LA. Her kids joined the afterschool program, then summer camp: Underwood Farms, the California Science Center, Castaic Lake. Homework done, new friends made.
And Azie? Parent workshops, a community that learned her name, and a raffle win that paid a bill in a hard month.
“The children are happier, more motivated at school, and safe.”
Sandy was a Hands4Hope kid. Her kids are Hands4Hope kids now.
Some kids grow up and move away. Some grow up and come back through the same door holding a smaller hand. After 26 years in the same neighborhood, our first generation of students is old enough to enroll their own children, and they do.
That is the quietest number we track, and the one we are proudest of.
In their words. Straight off the name tags.
Student testimonials
My son attends the North Hollywood location and he loves this program. I am a single mother and this program is a God send. My son is learning new skills and his social development has improved drastically. He completes his homework with help from the wonderful staff, and they’ve helped him hone his talents. We love Hands4Hope. Such a blessing to the community.
Your generosity and dedication have made a lasting impact on our lives. The care and encouragement you showed my children will never be forgotten. You welcomed us with open hearts and treated us like family, and for that, we will always be grateful.
And the numbers, for the record.
Twenty-five years of work. UCLA helped us count it.
1,280+
youths given a safe space
260,000+
meals provided
250,000+
homework assignments completed
13,248+
enrichment classes held
10,080+
student transportation trips
3,456+
tutoring sessions held
1,114+
college and career prep hours
3
underserved communities supported
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Every program is free. Low-cost transportation from partner schools is available.