Whitley County CES Program Indicators and Success StoriesJul 1, 2018 - Jun 30, 2019





3045 - Arts and Community Health
3045.2) 2

Number of cross sector community coalitions in which Extension is involved

3045.3) 0

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

3045.4) 0

Number of participants reporting improved knowledge, opinions, skills or aspiration regarding the effect of arts engagement on healthy aging

3045.5) 0

Number of healthcare providers reporting an increase in collaboration with artists, arts agencies, or artistic incorporation into their practice

3045.1) 125

Number of participants reporting an increase in healthy behavior due to Extension arts involvement



Success Stories

Earth Day Celebration

Author: Cortney Moses

Major Program: Arts and Community Health

According to the University of California, Santa Barbara, 40 percent of plastic produced is made for packaging and is used just once then thrown away. Other statistics from Brigham Young University – Idaho shows that if every subscriber for the single run of the Sunday New York Times would recycle, it would save 75,000 trees. Little differences can make a big difference in our planet’s livelihood. Educating our local citizens about our impact on the planet is how we can make a big di

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