Laurel County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
| 4031 - Communications & Expressive Arts | ||
|---|---|---|
| 4031.1) | 1874 |
Number of youth who gained/strengthened the ability to express their thoughts or opinions. |
| 4031.2) | 1853 |
Number of youth who used information to communicate with others. |
| 4031.11) | 1907 |
Number of youth who demonstrated a skill they have learned. |
| 4031.12) | 40 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members gained / strengthened the ability to express their thoughts or opinions. |
| 4031.14) | 40 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members used information to communicate with others. |
| 4031.16) | 40 |
Number of volunteers whose 4-H members demonstrated a skill they have learned. |
| 4031.100) | 254 |
Number of Youth (5-18) engaged in CEA 4-H programming |
| 4031.110) | 3 |
Number of Volunteers (19+) engaged in CEA 4-H programming |
Success Stories
4-H Art Kit: Creativity, Healing, and Hope After the Storm
Author: Elizabeth Easley
Major Program: Communications & Expressive Arts
On May 16, 2025, an EF4 tornado devastated Laurel County, including a direct hit to the southern side of London. More than 800 homes were damaged, 280 destroyed, and 17 lives lost. This disaster left countless families and children facing significant emotional distress, displacement, and uncertainty about their futures.In a crisis like this, emotional healing is just as important as food and shelter. A 2024 study from the National Institutes of Health reviewed 85 research studies and found that
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