Just in time for Christmas, the Indiana 4-H Foundation's very own young alumni board member, Aaron Sandel, has released an album of songs celebrating the holiday season. The collection of five favorites, titled "A Christmas Kind of Mood," was a collaborative effort by...
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Indiana 4-H Road Show Inspires Community Projects
Brown, Warrick and Vanderburgh Counties hosted the “Community Change Starts with Me” Road Show session on June 23, 2021. Each county team was provided $500 from Farm Credit Mid-America to implement and support the community action plans the team developed during 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 with members of the Warrick 4‑H STEM Club with Chemo Buddies to provide...
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 humans a place to exercise and socialize. Mackensi Schneider has recruited...
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 support system, making it more accessible to youth whom 4-H has not...
Bob Ritchie and Darrel Thomas Chosen for Hall of Fame
For years, people asked Bob Ritchie and Darrel Thomas if they were brothers. Now, these longtime friends and dedicated 4-H leaders are among the newest class of National 4-H Hall of Fame inductees. The National 4-H Hall of Fame recognizes 4-H volunteers, Extension...
Thank You to Our 2021 Scholarship Luncheon Sponsors
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2021 Scholarship Luncheon Event Info
Please join us at the Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarship Luncheon to meet the 2020 and 2021 Accomplishment Scholarship recipients, and honor Indiana's 2021 National 4-H Hall of Fame inductees, Dr. Robert Ritchie and Mr. Darrel Thomas. Saturday, October 23, 2021Hall of...
YES Grant Award Winners Announced
YES Grants give 4-H youth and their friends a financial boost to launch community service projects in their counties. The following 4-H members will receive funding in 2021 based on grant proposals they submitted to the Indiana 4-H Foundation: Gabriella Boerner, Posey...
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 studying organizational psychology and leadership, is rigorous....
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 their local clubs – how to conduct meetings, serve as club officers,...
American Income Life Makes Significant Gift To Bill Viar Memorial 4‑H Scholarship
Bill Viar was a longtime friend and supporter of the 4‑H community until his passing on April 17, 2020. Well-known for his work as a volunteer for the Indiana 4‑H Foundation, Bill also built relationships with the 4‑H community through his work in the Special Risk...