Artists rendition of the proposed Ohio 4-H Center
The mission of the Ohio 4-H Foundation is to raise money to enhance the 4-H youth development program and to recognize 4-H youth and the adult volunteers.
Did you know that more than 1,000 individuals, companies, and organizations contribute funds to Ohio 4-H each year?
Financial support for 4-H is provided by the federal, state, and county governments. However, public funds cannot fully support 4-H program needs, nor can they be used for 4-H member awards, incentives, or volunteer development and recognition. Thus, the support of donors throughout Ohio who believe in the 4-H program is vital to our success.
The Ohio 4-H Foundation solicits and receives contributions on behalf of Ohio 4-H. The Foundation was founded in 1945, and the Ohio 4-H Foundation Endowment was established in 1946 as a permanent investment in 4-H youth development.
The Foundation is guided by a 42-member volunteer Board of Trustees, comprised of business representatives from around the state. The Board reviews proposals and distributes endowment interest income for the training of volunteer leadership and the recognition of 4-H members through scholarships, awards and positive youth development experiences.
The Foundation is also currently working on raising funds for a new Ohio 4-H Center. The Foundation members value youth and envision that this state-of-the-art facility will provide young people with global experiences which will prepare them to be well-rounded citizens and leaders.
It is anticipated that thousands of Ohio youth will be served through 4-H Youth Development education programs held at the center. The Ohio 4-H Center will serve as the home of Ohio 4-H and provide cutting-edge research, teaching resources, and county programming opportunities.
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Artists rendition of the proposed Ohio 4-H Center |
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As 4-H celebrates is centennial, it is time to focus on youth and build a facility that will enable premier youth development programming on The Ohio State University campus. Be a part of "Building the Future." Ask you county OSU Extension office how you can get involved with building the Ohio 4-H Center.
For more information, call Ohio 4-H Youth Development at 614-292-4444.