What’s an endowment? It is a permanent fund that grows and provides financial resources for years to come and helps secure the future of 4-H in your county. In Jackson County, raising the $25,000 to...
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Real estate is a popular way to make a charitable donation
Donors like Paulette LeCount-Dowden have discovered that making a charitable gift with real estate is a wonderful – and practical - way to donate to an eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization like...
A Gift That’s “Sew” Inspiring
If you’ve created a garment from scratch, you know it’s a labor of love! From the first cut of fabric to hand-sewing that final button, every snip and stitch takes focus and patience. The annual 4-H...
4-Her Shares His Passion for Aquatic Life & Environmental Learning
Sawyer Scheid of Monroe County has a deep interest in learning about insects and aquatic life. He was able to further his research and begin sharing it made possible by a YES Grant from the Indiana...
YES Grant Funds ‘Glam and Grit’ Project for Foster Teens
Reagan Koester of Vanderburgh County led a group of volunteers to provide makeup bags for foster teens. Watch this video to learn more about this community service project, funded in part by the...
Boston Blazers 4-H Club Pack Up Backpack Blessings
Alyssa Krebs of Washington County focused her 2021 Youth Engaged Service Grant on filling backpacks with school supplies for the local Women’s Shelter. Alyssa Krebs gathered a group of 4-Hers to...
YES Grant Funding is Taking Out the Trash in Clay County
Kylee Bosstick from Clay County set a goal to install new trash cans alongside three other 4-Hers at their local fairgrounds. Her goal was to eliminate litter on the ground, improve the look of the...
YES Grant Project Brings Blessings to Cancer Patients
4-H'er Alexa Cecil of Warrick County received a YES Grant of $1,000 to help fund a community project benefiting cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Blessing Bags for Chemo Patients partnered...
4-H Dog Club Member Raises Funds For Community Dog Park
Morgan County youth says YES to helping furry friends What started as a Girl Scouts Gold Award Project for one Morgan County 4-Her has become a community-wide partnership to give dogs and their...
Juntos 4-Hers Work Toward School Success for Latino Youth
Because of donors like you, Indiana 4-H is reaching new families. For many youth, 4-H offers an opportunity to “learn how to learn” within a trusted support system. Juntos 4-H is expanding this...
From 4-H to West Point, Scholarship Winner Takes Life Lessons
Generous donors like you helped future military officer recognize role as 4-H ambassador When classes are in session, Cameron Riddle’s day begins at 5:00 AM. His schedule at West Point, where he is...
Farm Credit Mid-America Challenge Grant Supports Indiana 4‑H
Indiana 4‑H Foundation Board Member Lori Tennell understands the value of learning through hands-on experiences citing her involvement with Shelby County 4‑H as a youth. “The skills 4‑H’ers learn in...