Michigan State University Extension has received a three-year gift from the Steelcase Foundation to offer Teen Mental Health First Aid training in Kent County.
A $1.55 million grant from the Office of Justice Programs will help MSU Extension provide school communities with training to counter the effects of youth mental health crisis and prevent or reduce instances of bullying.
One of the country’s largest multi-day 4-H events, 4-H Exploration Days returned for its 51st year in June 2022. A new endowment created by Donald and Linda Eppelheimer will provide 4-H Exploration Days with perpetual funding for years to come.
The 4-H Clovers CODE (Creating Opportunities Designed for Everyone) program is for youth interested in exploring coding and creative arts through technology in Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Alger County Michigan 4-H alumna Kennedy DeFrancesco participated in many state and national 4-H events during her years in 4-H. However, 4-H Capitol Experience was most life-changing, igniting plans for a political science degree and a career in law.