Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of cross sector community coalitions in which Extension is involved |
11 |
Number of survivors of domestic violence reporting an increase in self-confidence, resiliency, self-sufficiency or healing as a result of Restoring Hope Writing Program |
0 |
Number of participants reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills or aspiration regarding the effect of arts engagement on healthy aging |
130 |
Number of healthcare providers reporting an increase in collaboration with artists, arts agencies, or artistic incorporation into their practice |
2 |
Number of participants reporting an increase in healthy behavior due to Extension arts involvement |
274 |
Success Story for April 2019 – Painting PartiesHumans are creative beings. Making art is a creative outlet that is a necessary part of life; especially when life is also filled with difficult family situations such as job loss and drug addiction. These difficulties have been identified in Greenup County by Extension volunteers as areas of concern for our population. In order to provide a creative outlet to people in our community, “Painting Parties” were organized by the Greenup Fine Arts Extens...
