In this 4 for 4 interview, National 4-H Council President & CEO Jennifer Sirangelo is joined by Dr. Richard Besser, president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, for a virtual discussion on youth leadership and community impact. The … Continued
Jack Ouligian August 04, 2020 UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa — 4-H, a nationwide youth-development program administered in Pennsylvania by Penn State Extension, empowers and educates children and young adults across the commonwealth — a mission that naturally attracts generous, caring and … Continued
Looking for the slides from the Mental Health Peer session on September 2, 2020? Here they are!
Health is created in the places where we live, work, learn, and play. Our ability to make healthy choices is dictated by the conditions of those places. Policy, Systems, and Environmental (PSE) change can influence health by changing the conditions … Continued
AbstractMeaningful volunteer engagement depends on the Extension professional’s volunteer management philosophy, training, and organizational support for using volunteers. Volunteer development and leadership development are typically absent from management-focused volunteer models used in Extension. Professional development of the Extension professional, beyond … Continued
Lebanon County is the newest Pennsylvania community to be awarded funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation as part of the Well-Connected Communities (WCC) project. Read the full article on PSU Extension’s website >>
As COVID-19 social distancing measures have worn on, a lot has been written about how younger children are coping. Less has been said about teenagers, who missed out on big milestones. (Final semesters! Final sports seasons! Graduation! Prom!) And who … Continued
As part of the Well Connected Communities (WCC) program, Penn State Extension Educators are working collaboratively with community leaders to address the food desert issue in Aliquippa. Read the full article on PSU Extension’s website >>
As part of the Well Connected Communities (WCC) program, Penn State Extension Educators are working collaboratively with community leaders to introduce 4-H to the youth of Norris Square. Read this full article on Penn State’s website >>