Endowments to support Penn State Extension 4-H in Fayette and Greene counties

"4-H is one of the most recognizable programs administered by the extension system nationwide," said Joseph Conklin, Penn State Extension district director for Fayette, Greene and Washington counties.

"With guidance from dedicated 4-H extension educators and the commitment and expertise of many volunteers, 4-H helps members develop valuable life skills and become contributing citizens and leaders in the community," he said. "In an era of scarce financial resources, these endowments will help ensure the continued success of our 4-H programs in Fayette and Greene counties."

4-H serves more than 100,000 Pennsylvania youth through clubs, community-service projects and school-enrichment activities. Young people can engage in subjects such as robotics, animal sciences, entomology, plant sciences, family and consumer sciences, forestry, energy, geospatial technology, photography and other topics.

Conklin noted that interested residents can enhance the impact of these endowments by making tax-deductible contributions to the funds. Donors can write a check payable to The Pennsylvania State University, indicating either the Fayette County Extension 4-H Endowment or the Greene County Extension 4-H Endowment in the memo line.

Checks for the Fayette County endowment should be mailed to Penn State Extension, 34 West Peter Street, Federal Building, Uniontown, PA 15401-3336. For more information, the office can be reached by phone at 724-438-0111.

Checks for the Greene County endowment should be mailed to Penn State Extension, 26 West High Street, Room 1, Waynesburg, PA 15370-1324. For more information, the office can be reached by phone at 724-627-3745.

Penn State's alumni and friends are invaluable partners in fulfilling the University's land-grant mission of education, research and service. Private gifts from alumni and friends enrich the experiences of students both in and out of the classroom; expand the research and teaching capacity of faculty; enhance the University's ability to recruit and retain top students and faculty; and help to ensure that students from every economic background have access to a Penn State education. The University's colleges and campuses are now enlisting the support of alumni and friends to advance a range of unit-specific initiatives.

###

EDITORS: Contact Joseph Conklin at 724-228-6881 or juc50@psu.edu.

Chuck Gill

Penn State Ag Sciences News

814-863-2713 office

814-441-0305 cell

cdg5@psu.edu

http://agsci.psu.edu/news

Twitter @agsciences