Author: Dayna Fentress
Major Program: Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association
The Hardin County Extension Homemakers are involved in a wide variety of community service projects, personal volunteer service projects, and more. Hundreds of Hardin County Homemakers spend hours sewing lap bags for local nursing homes, ministering meals to the less fortunate in their hometowns, volunteering at Extension events, taking local neighbors to doctors appointments or grocery shopping, donating their time to fill backpacks for Feeding America's Backpack Program, setting up booths
Author: Hazel Jackson
The problem There are many needs within our communities in Kentucky. The 80 Extension Homemaker members in Rockcastle County are always willing to assist with worthy projects -- using their talents and time to benefit others.The educational program response During the state Homemaker meeting members were challenged to keep track of their volunteer time throughout the year. The county president and FCS agent asked members to track their hours for more complete numbers by the sta
Author: Marla Stillwell
When the LaRue County Fiscal Court allocated funds in their 2024 budget for community organizations to apply it towards a community betterment project to benefit the local area, the LaRue County Extension Homemakers got to work. Starting with a generous sponsorship of $1000 from a local bank, the Homemakers continued to raise over $10,000 to add to the matching grant awarded by Fiscal Court. The funds were utilized to complete upgrades to the Floral Hall Exhibit Buiding at the LaRue
Author: Sally Mineer
KEHA 2nd Leadership Academy Shows Success in Leadership Capacity Building. The 2nd Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) Leadership academy was held in March 1-3, 2023. KEHA’s goal for the academy was to strengthen leadership skills for emerging leaders within the organization and increase the pool of leaders available to hold county, area, and state level elected and appointed positions. Participants were asked to develop a “payback” plan to complete at
Author: Kelly May
RelevanceA leader can be anyone who provides guidance to reach goals, sets a vision, and brings direction and focus to those who follow. Leadership is critical at a number of levels, from the internal management structure of organizations to project managers, team leaders, and those who inspire throughout a community. Thriving communities may require a large number of leaders willing to take on these guidance roles. And yet, it can be a challenge to identify new leaders or to encourage leaders t
The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) has been working to improve the quality of life for families locally and globally for more than 92 years through leadership development, volunteer service and education. Cooperative Extension professionals partner with, provide research-based education for, and advise KEHA at the local and state level as members develop and implement educational programs and projects. The program of work for KEHA is organized under eight state educational prog
Author: Shannon Smith
For the past five years, the Licking River Area Family and Consumer Science agents have successfully organized the Leadership Training Day for area Homemakers, held twice annually. This impactful event serves the Homemakers from the ten counties in the Licking River area, reaching a total of 657 members.Each Leadership Training Day offers three comprehensive lessons designed to be taken back and shared within the Homemakers' respective counties and clubs. The sessions cover a diverse array o
Author: Alexandra Sallie
The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) is a volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service, and education. County homemaker organizations provide leadership opportunities to its membership through holding an office, teaching a lesson, chairing an event, and being a part of many local coalitions. Most importantly, it provides fellowship and lifelong friendships for the members. This
Author: Sonya Carter
The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Associations (KEHA) is a volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for families and communities through education and leadership in the community utilizing volunteer services. The organization can be traced back to the beginning of the 20th century. The University of Kentucky hired the first agent to focus on home economics in 1913. Across the state, the Family Consumer Science agents work together to provide educational programming and he
Author: Asa Conkwright
The Homemaker Cultural Arts program area covers a wide and diverse subject that includes heritage fine arts and crafts. Homemakers across the state get busy sewing and crafting items to display their proficiency in heritage skills and to enter them into the cultural arts competition. Counties have their own cultural arts competitions where homemakers can earn a blue ribbon and then that item can then proceed to the area level where they are judged again. Then if they earn a blue ribbon on
Grant County is a clean county. Grant County has a long-standing state and county funded program that allows non-profit organizations to clean up local roads and earn money through Grant County Solid Waste Management. Our Grant County Homemakers along with the Family and Consumer Science Agent, participated in the fundraising program by picking up garbage along five miles of Baton Rouge Road, the road in which the extension office is located. There were 21 people in attendance including 9
The Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association (KEHA) is a volunteer organization that works to improve the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service, and education. County homemaker organizations provide leadership opportunities to its membership through holding an office, teaching a lesson, chairing an event, and being a part of many local coalitions. Most importantly, it provides fellowship and lifelong friendships for the members. Ever
Author: Tiffany Bolinger
The Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association (KEHA) is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service, and education. As a grassroots organization, KEHA has a rich history of community involvement and service. KEHA members work closely with Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) agents to plan, provide, and attend leadership, volunteer, and educational opportunities. Yet, the mission of K
Author: Alex Kelly
The Pasta-bilities are Endless after Learning how to Make Italian Food at Home Gatherings focused on learning about cooking, particularly Italian cuisine, hold profound significance beyond simply mastering culinary techniques. These gatherings foster a sense of community and connection, providing a platform for individuals to share cultural traditions and stories through the universal language of food. Exploring Italian cuisine, renowned for its rich history and diverse regional flavors, no
Homemakers Strengthen Skills and Social Connections through KEHA MembershipThe Kentucky Extension Homemaker Association (KEHA) is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for families and communities through leadership development, volunteer service, and education. As a grassroots organization, KEHA has a rich history of community involvement and service. KEHA members work closely with Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) agents to plan, provide, and attend
Author: Lindsay Heyvaert
The problemKYSU Extension and UKY Extension has made strides to collaborate with each other in the Mammoth Cave Area! Butler County, Warren County, and now Edmonson County Homemakers and Master-gardeners have requested a collaboration with KYSU Small Farms and FCS programs and its been wonderful.The educational program responseI have participated in two homemaker events and one master-gardener event this quarter to program about pawpaws! Edmonson and Butler County homemakers where able to t
Author: Teresa Garcia
The Kentucky Homemakers Association has always been an integral part of the local community. Unfortunately, since the Covid Pandemic, the number of active members had dwindled significantly. Trigg County Homemakers are thrilled to report that those numbers are on the rise.Realizing the importance of their local Homemaker Clubs, and with the intent to spread the word, they began posting about the Homemaker Association on their Family and Consumer Sciences Facebook page each time they shared their
Author: Rebecca Woodall
Gatherings focused on learning about cooking, particularly Italian cuisine, hold profound significance beyond simply mastering culinary techniques. These gatherings foster a sense of community and connection, providing a platform for individuals to share cultural traditions and stories through the universal language of food. Exploring Italian cuisine, renowned for its rich history and diverse regional flavors, not only cultivates culinary skills but also deepens appreciation for cultural heritag
