News Release
October 24, 2008

Wyoming State 4-H Foundation provides $136,831 to counties

More than $136,831 was provided as financial support for 4-H county programs and youths in Wyoming counties by the Wyoming State Foundation Oct. 1, 2007 – Sept. 30-2008.

Additionally, the foundation provided $15,000 for state awards not included in the total, according to Steve Mack, director of the foundation. The total to the state 4-H program balloons to $250,537 when program support, contest and event support and operating expenses are added.

“The Wyoming State 4-H Foundation is proud to support the local county 4-H programs,” said Mack. “It is at this grass root level the vast majority of 4-H education takes place.”

Amounts to counties include:

Albany, $8,513; Big Horn, $1,104; Campbell, $11,414; Carbon, $4,912.50; Converse, $9,182; Crook, $5,112; Fremont, $9,278; Goshen, $10,397; Hot Springs, $980; Johnson, $5,780; Laramie, $10,755; Lincoln, $1,260; Natrona, $7,125.50; Niobrara, $8,704; Park, $4,754; Platte, $7,020; Sheridan, $9,468; Sublette, $5,268; Sweetwater, $1,233; Teton, $4,779; Uinta, $5,100; Washakie, $3,422; Weston, $1,270.

The Wyoming State 4-H Foundation receives its funds primarily from donations. These donations are from both individuals and business throughout Wyoming that share the goal of youth development and youth education. Anyone interested in donating and providing support to the 4-H program can contact the Wyoming State 4-H Foundation at (307) 766-2528, e-mail smack@uwyo.edu, or write Wyoming State 4-H Foundation, Dept. 3354, 1000 E. University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071.

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Contact: Steven L. Miller, Senior Editor
Phone: (307) 766-6342
E-mail: slmiller@uwyo.edu
Archived News Site http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/UWAG/news.asp

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