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| 2004 - Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2004.1) | 135 |
Number of volunteers who practice personal and interpersonal leadership skills in clubs, schools and community outreach |
| 2004.2) | 55 |
Number of Extension programs/activities conducted by Extension Homemaker members |
| 2004.3) | 12 |
Number of KEHA members who worked with youth on behalf of Extension |
| 2004.4) | 250 |
Number of hours KEHA members volunteered with Extension youth development work |
| 2004.5) | 4200 |
Number of hours KEHA members volunteered for Extension activities/events |
| 2004.6) | 15000 |
Number of hours KEHA members volunteered in community service (non-Extension) activities/events |
Author: Leslie Workman
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
It is no secret that residents of Appalachia struggle with healthcare and many of the ideas related to wellness. The desire people have to remain close to family and friends creates a dichotomy.On one side, residents gain a support system of relatives to help raise children and create strong multi-generational bonds that shape a satisfying and secure life. On the other side, remaining in the same relative location makes chronic health problems worse with each passing genera
