Community EngagementMajor Program

9881

Total Hours

Contributed.

87946

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

39

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

7058

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of participants reporting new leadership roles and leadership opportunities

816

Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others

352

Number of those who are comfortable addressing community issues through local leadership

599

Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems

883

Number of those who take time to recruit and engage people to undertake community projects

660

Number of new groups/networks/coalitions formed through agreement or formal arrangement

156

Stories

Extension Homemakers and Veterans Outreach

Marshall County Extension Homemakers have a special place in their hearts for men and women who currently serve and have served in the military. They have established connections with the local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) group and learned how they can honor and serve the large veteran population in our area.A workshop was held at the Extension Office to make laundry detergent that will be distributed to veterans that will assist with everyday needs. Volunteers came together to learn how to...

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Extension Homemakers and Veterans Outreach

Stories Behind the Numbers

  • UK Engagement Academy Visits Harrison County

    UK Engagement Academy comes to Harrison County Extension success is measured, in part, by its collaborative efforts with community leaders, other entities, and stakeholders. Whats been a major com... Read More

  • AG Day 2023

    The problemChildren need to learn about agriculture to understand where their food comes from and appreciate the importance of farming in providing sustenance. It also helps them develop a deeper conn... Read More

  • Lunch and Learns

    Through a community effort involving many different community partners who are all a part of the Mason County Health Coalition: Healthy Behaviors and Lifestyles, we were able to put together a monthly... Read More

  • 4-H Apple Fundraiser

    The Adult 4-H Council identified financial support of local 4-H members for events, clubs and activities as a program priority. As a result, the 4-H Council sponsors and Annual 4-H Caramel Apple Fundr... Read More

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