Extension
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Contributed.
with Local Stakeholders.
of Multistate Efforts.
of Volunteers Engaged.
Number of volunteers addressing community issues by assessing needs, developing programs and/or implementing solutions |
8745 |
Number of empowered individuals engaged in coalitions or organizations to address a significant community issue |
7559 |
Number of strategies adopted and implemented to improve the community |
7978 |
Number of individuals that take on formal or informal leadership roles as a result of participation in an Extension leadership program |
10846 |
Ten years ago a socially awkward 9 year old with Aspergers Syndrome joined 4-H. Prior to joining 4-H, this child felt like an outcast wherever he went, felt that he wasnt given opportunities other kids got, and wasnt expected to be a success. This all changed when he joined 4-H. He finally had a place where he had the support to succeed and grow. Fast forward 10 years, this smart, funny and intellectual teenager overcame social barriers and went places he never thought possible. He has many frie...
