4-H: Pottawatomie County Foundation

Goal: $10,000.00

Specific Need

Grants are awarded to help youth participate in a variety of life-changing events, such as Citizenship Washington Focus in Washington, D.C., Citizenship in Action in Topeka, Kansas, and international exchange trips; two youth even traveled to Japan this past summer!

Support is also provided for national competitive events like Shooting Sports and Livestock Judging, where youth earn the privilege to compete through hard work and achievement. And that's just the beginning: there are many more opportunities where 4-H youth grow, lead, and represent Pottawatomie County at the highest levels.

Mission

The purpose of the Foundation is to support the 4-H program in Pottawatomie County. Thanks to the generous support of community members, the Foundation’s Board of Directors is able to provide financial assistance for educational initiatives, programs, and scholarship requests submitted by Pottawatomie County 4-H clubs, leaders, and youth.

Profile

4-H believes in the power of young people. We recognize that every child has unique strengths and the potential to make a real difference in the world around them.

As America’s largest youth development organization, 4-H empowers more than 350 (and growing) youth in Pottawatomie County with the skills they need to lead throughout their lives. Through research-based experiences that include mentorship, hands-on projects, and meaningful leadership opportunities, 4-H helps youth grow into confident, capable individuals.

Guided by adult volunteers and based on their own interests, youth chart their own path in 4-H. With a wide variety of local programs and projects to choose from, there’s a hands-on, learn-by-doing opportunity for everyone.

Kansas 4-H is a vibrant youth development program offered through K-State Research and Extension. We are committed to providing positive, dynamic learning experiences to as many young people as possible across the state.