CHEVY CHASE, Md., Oct. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- Unlike any other generation in history, today's kids are
dealing with unique challenges and pressures. The most fundamental
thing they'll need to be prepared to thrive, is to be healthy – in
both body and mind. To help ensure that our leaders of tomorrow
have the confidence and skills to make healthy decisions and lead
healthy lifestyles, National 4-H Council has been awarded a grant
from Target Corporation (NYSE: TGT) for $500,000.
The grant will engage more than 5,000 youth and their family
members in Atlanta, Ga.,
Baltimore, Md., Dallas/Fort-Worth, Texas, Houston, Texas and Miami, Fla. in the 4-H Wellness 360º program.
The holistic program equips participants with the knowledge to live
healthy, happy lives through education on nutrition, fitness and
emotional well-being.
Driven by 4-H teen leaders, the 4-H Wellness 360º program
leverages the proven influence of young people by engaging teens to
lead and empower their peers and families to establish life-long
healthy habits today. From nutrition education and cooking classes,
to yoga and lessons on avoiding risky behaviors, 4-H Wellness 360º
provides the framework to make sure today's youth have the
knowledge and confidence to not only live a healthy life
themselves, but to also help share their knowledge with their peers
and families.
"When it comes to healthy living, today's youth face so many new
challenges, and we want to make sure they are equipped with the
skills and information to improve their overall health and have
positive, long-term impact," said Jennifer
Sirangelo, president and CEO, National 4-H Council. "The 4-H
Wellness 360º program ensures that we are empowering our health
leaders of tomorrow with skills such as confidence, resilience and
teamwork – all skills that are necessary for future life and career
success."
About 4-H
4‑H, the nation's largest youth development organization, grows
confident young people who are empowered for life today and
prepared for career tomorrow. 4‑H programs empower nearly six
million young people across the U.S. through experiences that
develop critical life skills. 4‑H is the youth development program
of our nation's Cooperative Extension System and USDA, and serves
every county and parish in the U.S. through a network of 110 public
universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices. Globally,
4‑H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million
youth in 50 countries. The research-backed 4‑H experience grows
young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their
communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two
times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely
to participate in STEM programs.
Learn more about 4‑H at www.4‑H.org, find us on Facebook
at www.facebook.com/4-H and on Twitter
at https://twitter.com/4H.
CONTACT: Dvon Williams,
301-961-2899, dwilliams@4-h.org
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