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About Us
County Impact Statements - Pulaski County
Helping Hands 4-H Touching Lives
The Little Rock Air Force Base Youth Collaboration Project (LRAFB YCP) is a
pilot project combining resources of USDA U. S. Air Force through partnership of
LRAFB Family Member Programs, Family Advocacy Program, and the University of
Arkansas Cooperation Extension Service. Military youth and families are involved
in 4-H/Youth Development Programs as a result of the collaboration.
"4-H has served a great deal in my life. It has helped me socially and
mentally. Leadership has also impacted a major role in serving 4-H. It gave me a
better reputation. 4-H helped me cope with some of everyday life problems that
plague me. I have learned to be a better role model." - Ellis O. Woodall,
Charter President, Helping Hands 4-H Club
"4-H has given me the opportunity to gain leadership skills including public
speaking and decision-making. When we have differences of opinion, we have to
respect each others' ideas and promote cooperation among members. Through
establishing our Club Treasury, we are responsible for financial management.
Through volunteer service, I strive to 'Make the Best Better"' - Ryan Childers,
2001, 2002 President, Helping Hands 4-H Club
"The growth, education, leadership, challenges and excitement that 4-H
provides for youth is necessary, and is done in such a way that couldn't happen
elsewhere." - Jesse Alsip, 4-H Adult Volunteer Leader, Helping Hands 4-H Club
Impacts
- 632 Youth gain leadership, organizational, and communication skills
- 315 Youth practice decision-making regarding health and lifestyle
choices
- 183 youth prevent violence using social competencies in relations with
others
- 35 Adult and 23 Youth Volunteers contribute 388 hours to community
valued at $5,970
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