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    Projects
    4-H makes learning fun! You pick your adventure. There are caring adults ready to help you explore and grow. Nothing is too hard in 4-H.
    Programs
    Discover ways you can save the world. Feed the hungry. Protect the environment. Speak up for others. Change the world as you change yourself.
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    Clubs
    You'll never feel more at home than at your 4-H club. Wherever you live, there’s a 4-H program where you can explore new things, meet new friends, and change the world. Find your place in 4-H.
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    Events
    Experience more! 4-H is a never-ending adventure of new places and new people. Travel. Explore. Discover. Imagine the possibilities.
Producing Compassionate Youth
4-H members are four times more likely to contribute to their communities. During December, your gift of $20 provides 4-H membership for a child in need; $100 supports 5 children.
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Producing Caring Communities
During December, your gifts will help support 4-H youth memberships across Illinois. 4-H makes memories for a lifetime, Share the gift this holiday season.
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BUILD

A BETTER

WORLD

Illinois 4-H prepares youth to solve Illinois' problems by producing the leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs, stewards, and builders we need. 4-H builds good leaders by giving them safe environments to practice all the skills needed to be successful leaders. Illinois 4-H knows that our very lives are inseparable from the health of our planet and work daily to save the world for this and future generations.
4-H is helping youth understand where their food comes from, inspiring them to pursue interests in agriculture, and creating opportunities for them to lead change as they advocate for more food-secure communities. Illinois 4-H is increasing its efforts to prepare youth with skills needed in the workforce, inspiring a new generation of entrepreneurs and channeling youth to college experiences and mentors who can guide them towards a productive path.

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