One of the greatest parts of being a 4-H member is the community service in which 4-Hers become involved. In a recent study, 64.3% of Colorado 4-H members were involved in a project to help others as compared to 47% of non-4-H youth. These projects help 4-Hers to feel more connected to their communities.
In Douglas County there are many community service projects through clubs and the county council. One was recently highlighted in Your Hub of the Denver Post. Another will be completed before Easter.
The D.C. Dallys 4-H Club has been making much needed lap robes for veteran patients at the VA Medical Center in Denver for the past two years. The lap robes are an annual project of the Daughters of the American Revolution. The skills of the Dallys was much appreciated and the club's members were honored on February 20th by the Smoky Hill Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Chairman of Youth Services to Veteran Patients, Marilyn Kardell, made the presentation.
The Rising Stars 4-H Club had a difficult time choosing from so many needs within the community, but finally decided to make thirty Easter/spring baskets for the Ronald McDonald House in Denver as just one of their projects. Their leader says not only did they feel good about their contribution, but they learned valuable life skills in planning the service project.
Congratulations, Dallys and Rising Stars, for a job well-done. More congratulations to every Douglas County 4-H Club for their many and varied ways of serving the community.
Thanks for reading.
Mary Baldwin
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