Greene 4-H receives $25K endowment
A new endowment initially totaling $25,000 will benefit 4-H youth development programs in Greene County, the Penn State Extension announced earlier this month.
The proceeds from the endowment will provide supplemental funds to help with 4-H operational expenses, salaries and wages. Funds also can be used to support awards recognizing outstanding accomplishments achieved by 4-H members, said Joseph Conklin, the Penn State Extension’ district director for Greene, Washington and Fayette 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,” Conklin 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.”
A similar endowment will also be bestowed to the 4-H in Fayette County.
The 4-H serves more than 100,000 children in Pennsylvania 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 said area residents can bolster the 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 Greene County endowment should be mailed to Penn State Extension, 26 W. High St., Room 1, Waynesburg, PA 15370-1324. For more information, the office can be reached by phone at 724-627-3745.
Checks for the Fayette County endowment should be mailed to Penn State Extension, 34 W. Peter St., Federal Building, Uniontown, PA 15401-3336. For more information, that office can be reached by phone at 724-438-0111.