Citing the support given to family life in the state through the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, the Adair County Commissioners proclaimed the week of May 7-13, 2023 Oklahoma Home and
By Rachel Lockwood OSU Extension May 15, 2021
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Whether they are raising scholarship money, beautifying their communities or sewing cloth face masks for healthcare workers across the state, members of Oklahoma State University Extensionâs group, Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE), continue to make a difference every day. OHCE was formerly known as Home Demonstration Clubs.
Committed to making a difference, this group, established in 1935, celebrated their service to Oklahoma May 2-8 during Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week. This yearâs theme was Celebrating Your Helping Hands. This group certainly knows how to put their hands to good work. Pittsburg County Commissioners honored the group of volunteers, by proclaiming the week of May 2nd-8th as Pittsburg County OHCE Week.
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The Oklahoman
Members of Oklahoma State University Extension’s group, Oklahoma Home and Community Education, are observing OHCE Week.
The group was established in 1935 and is celebrating its service to Oklahoma during Oklahoma Home and Community Education Week, which runs through Saturday. This year’s theme is Celebrating Your Helping Hands.
With nearly 3,500 members statewide, club members work together to strengthen individuals, families and communities through education, leadership and action, a news release stated. Through the group’s relationship with Oklahoma State University Extension, OHCE presents research-based information to its members.
When the COVID-19 pandemic began last year, OHCE members put their sewing skills to good use, making nearly 75,000 masks that were donated to hospitals, clinics and other places. Oklahoma County OHCE made 1,776 masks, donating them to the Del City Police Department, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, child