By Alice McFarlane

4-H Canada launches fundraiser

Sep 4, 2024 | 12:06 PM

4-H Canada is hoping to raise $1 million in a fundraising campaign aimed at supporting the future of the organization.

Tomorrow Needs 4-H, Today, 4-H Needs You was launched by the Canadian 4-H Foundation.

Chair Ben Graham said 4-H Canada helps build youth leaders through its world-class youth programming.

“This fundraising campaign is an opportunity for those of us who have benefited from 4-H to give back and ensure future participants can gain unique skills and confidence,” Graham said.

Maintaining sufficient financial support for national youth programming in the post-pandemic era has been a challenge. The financial support through the campaign will enable 4-H Canada to continue to provide programs to senior 4-H members from across the country.

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To kick off the campaign, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has committed to matching donations up to $50,000.

FCC Executive Vice-President of Marketing and Public Affairs Todd Klink said the 4-H Canada program has a proven track record of developing youth to take on leadership roles throughout our industry.

“FCC is pleased to kickstart the campaign by matching the first $50,000 in donations and we encourage everyone in the agriculture and food community to join us in supporting the Canadian 4-H Foundation,” Klink added.

4-H gives young people opportunities to develop important skills such as self-direction, accountability, responsibility, leadership and collaboration. Skills workplaces need, but also skills that individuals carry with them out into their communities.

According to 2022 polling by Leger, 4-H alumni have greater confidence in their transferable skills than members of the public. Additionally, 88 per cent of 4-H alumni reported pursuing post-secondary education, compared to the national average of 75 per cent and 44 per cent of 4-H alumni say they are currently working in agriculture.

To make a donation please visit tomorrowneeds4h.ca

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