Hands On Sacramento was started in 1998 by the Community Services Planning Council (CSPC) in response to the community's need for a full-service volunteer action center.  Founding volunteers wanted to create social change through volunteerism and education, believing that each person's involvement will make a real difference in our community.

Vision

We envision a day when everyone is inspired and equipped to be the change they seek in our community.

Mission

Hands On Sacramento inspires and empowers people to change lives and our community through meaningful volunteer action.

Values

Make an Impact: We are committed to creating tangible impact.  We believe in accountability and measurable goals.

Empowerment: We want to inspire and equip all individuals to fulfill their power to make a difference. We believe that there is latent, untapped potential residing in our citizenry to strengthen communities.

Bridge Differences: We employ service as a platform to bring people together to solve problems. We believe in the power of diversity and uniting people on common ground.

Team Work: We join people together to provide the peer reinforcement to sustain action. We believe in the power of community and the mobilizing power of groups.

Innovate:  We see our local network as an incubator of creative new approaches that are re-defining volunteerism. We believe in a responsive, action oriented approach and local innovation. 

Hands On Sacramento is a proud affiliate of the national Hands On Network and the Points Of Light Foundation.