Making a Difference sheds a light on all the projects our members and volunteers create throughout the year that give back to their community. From large scale neighborhood revitalization efforts to emergency relief donations, we are incredibly proud of our Somerset County 4-H family and are happy to provide this podium for their accomplishments.
Grow Appalachia is a program established by Berea College aimed at addressing ongoing food insecurity by helping residents to grow food through organic methods. Through Somerset County 4-H’s seed drive for this program, a total of 1,814 seed packets valued at over $2,400 were collected.
Read MoreSomerset County 4-H members in New Centre Dairy, On Target Archery, The Prep Ensemble, The Clover Ensemble, Prep Chefs, Gingersnaps, Crafty Clovers, Outdoor Club, and many more continue to demonstrate generosity in the community with their various community service projects!
Read MoreSomerset County 4-H members have big hearts for helping the community. Thank you to the 4-H RC Car, Junior Council, Dog, and On Target Archery clubs for generous donations.
Read MoreThis past December, several Somerset County 4-H clubs were busy spreading holiday cheer! Clubs participating in amazing community service include People Pick Me Ups, Woolly Ones, the 4-H Outdoor Club, and 4-H Radio Control Car Club.
Read MoreSomerset County 4-H Junior and Senior Council members were recently trained in first aid techniques under the guidance of Ernie Hall, an EMT and 4-H volunteer. Members learned how to properly bandage/wrap wounds and apply tourniquets through interactive, hands-on activities.
Read MoreThe saying “many hands make light work” was brought to life by the Clover Ensemble as they donated part of their club meetings to community service. The members helped flatten and sort plastic bags that are then transformed into sleeping mats.
Read MoreJust Kidding, Somerset County 4-H goat club was awarded first place in the Junior American Citizens community services contest hosted by Daughters of the American Revolution.
Read MoreIn November, the 4-H/Middle Earth Student Ambassadors for Community Health (SACH) hosted “Rediscover Your Community,” an event in Bound Brook and South Bound Brook.
Read MoreThe Garden and Bee Club takes the community service aspect of 4-H culture to the next level! Since it was established seven years ago, they annually dedicate a large portion of their plot as a donation garden.
Read MoreWith many local areas impacted by Hurricane Ida, the Plainfield Area Humane Society was in desperate need of supplies. The Somerset County 4-H Wags & Whiskers club stepped up and created a donation drive which helped raise countless food, toys, and additional supplies for the shelter and its many animals in need of a loving home.
Read MoreWith many community members disconnected from friends and family this season, the Somerset County 4-H Association Annual Community Holiday Dinner adapted into a drive through event in order to spread holiday cheer and provide free meals within the community.
Read MoreWith food insecurity rising among communities due to COVID-19, the Somerset County 4-H & Middle Earth Student Ambassadors for Community Health (SACH) worked together to develop and build a “Little Free Pantry” at Mariposa Park located in Bound Brook, New Jersey.
Read MoreWith a steady demand for masks impacting many local organizations and leaders, the Somerset County 4-H Pins & Needles club designed, created, and distributed 110 hand-made masks for front-line workers in communities across central New Jersey.
Read MoreAs communities across the country face food shortages and many families struggling to find their next meal, Somerset County 4-H Piano & Music Club dedicated their time and resources to donating…
Read MoreWith essential workers constantly putting their lives on the line for their community, the Somerset County Crazy Frog Hoppers Double Dutch 4-H Club focused on volunteering their time by donating Hero Bags containing…
Read MoreAs a combined effort between Somerset County 4-H and Middle Earth, the Student Ambassadors for Community Health (SACH) club was able to completely revitalize a community park in Bound Brook, NJ through…
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