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Allegan County 4-H tagged to receive Allegan County Community Foundation’s Teens Aiding Growth grant

Published on March 6, 2025
The Allegan County Community Foundation Youth Endowment Fund, guided by the foundation's youth advisory council (TAG Team), provides grants to eligible organizations supporting the youth of Allegan County.
Food for Thought 4-H curriculum introduces food security

Published on March 6, 2025
Hands-on, experiential lessons build awareness and provide career exploration to help foster the next generation of contributors to community change.
Tips for bringing baby chicks home

Published on March 4, 2025
Bringing home new chicks can be exciting—here are some tips to make sure your chicks get off to the best start!
Effectively screening volunteers for youth programs

Published on February 28, 2025
Volunteer screening is a crucial component of a quality youth program. What are the best practices?
The Partnership Playbook: Continuous evaluation and improvement

Published on February 28, 2025
Successful community partnerships rely on ongoing evaluation and improvement to ensure that youth served are given the greatest opportunities to thrive.
Michigan 4-H interest survey: 2024 results and insights

Published on February 27, 2025
New data from the Michigan 4-H SPARK Survey to support 4-H staff in improving youth access to 4-H projects.
Building assets for youth success

Published on February 20, 2025
Youth need assets to avoid risky behavior and become successful adults.
Building youth recognition into 4-H club programming

Published on February 20, 2025
4-H volunteers can build a variety of important life skills through the usage of recognition.
Michigan 4-H's improved 4-H SPARK Survey helps identify youth sparks

Published on February 20, 2025
Michigan 4-H staff updated the 4-H SPARK Survey to improve youth access to 4-H projects.
Understanding money: strategies for financial literacy for English language learners

Published on February 13, 2025
Managing money wisely is a crucial skill, but it can be challenging for those who are new to financial systems—especially young people and those still learning English.