Community EngagementMajor Program

9979

Total Hours

Contributed.

101516

Contacts

with Local Stakeholders.

686

Hours

of Multistate Efforts.

2317

Total Number

of Volunteers Engaged.

Program Indicators

Number of participants reporting new leadership roles and leadership opportunities

1389

Number of those who now serve as a mentor to others

167

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

1004

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

744

Number of individuals who are comfortable identifying community problems

1663

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

271

Stories

Flood Relief

In March 2021, many counties in Eastern KY saw historic flooding. Homes destroyed, vehicles damaged, livestock swept away. The agents and staff of the Wolfe County Extension Office wanted to help their neighboring counties by acting as a centralized location to receive donation items for victims of the flood. Over the course of several weeks many items were brought to the Office: cleaning supplies, air mattresses, fans, water hoses, food, clothing, toiletries, etc. Employees put together over 20...

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Flood Relief

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