White Cedar 4-H Club uses artistic skill to serve others

Activity: Crafts and gardening at a local nursing home

Group: White Cedar 4-H Club — Winnebago County

Date of Activity: April 26, 2014

Number of people: 4 youth; 2 adults

Number of hours: 2 hours per person

We did crafts with older people we  planted and did door signs at the local nursing home. The residents got some one on one time and got to visit and talk with us. Our visit brought a nice change from the usual routine. And the youth participants learned how great our older community members are elderly are and how much fun they can have together.

Activity: Making blankets for youth patients at hospital

Group: White Cedar 4-H Club — Winnebago County

Date of Activity: April 14, 2014

Number of people: 16 youth; 7 adults

Number of hours: 3 hours per person

We donated tie blankets to the children’s hospital for kids with cancer. The patients got a bit of warmth and comfort during their fight with cancer, and our 4-H members learned how rewarding it can be to help others.