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Foundation Young Alumni Board Member Releases Christmas Album

Foundation Young Alumni Board Member Releases Christmas Album

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

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...

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YES Grant Project Brings Blessings to Cancer Patients

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...

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4-H Dog Club Member Raises Funds For Community Dog Park

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...

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Juntos 4-Hers Work Toward School Success for Latino Youth

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...

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Bob Ritchie and Darrel Thomas Chosen for Hall of Fame

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...

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2021 Scholarship Luncheon Event Info

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...

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YES Grant Award Winners Announced

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...

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From 4-H to West Point, Scholarship Winner Takes Life Lessons

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....

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Farm Credit Mid-America Challenge Grant Supports Indiana 4‑H

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,...

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