Category: 4-H & Youth

Vera Damron, Todd Bundy, UF/IFAS faculty, and 4-H University students at the Damron Family Office room dedication. They are in the lobby of the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory.

Celebrating the Damron Family Legacy at UF/IFAS

by IFAS Advancement
August 11, 2025

On July 30, the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory (HBREL) honored the Damron family by dedicating its lab manager’s office in their memory. The newly named Damron Family Office recognizes the contributions of William Henry ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H University, Bee College, Beekeeping, Damron, Endowment, Florida, HBREL, Legacy Gift, Master Beekeeper Program, UF/IFAS Extension

New 4-H Scholarship First of Its Kind in Florida

by Caylin Hilton
June 23, 2025

When we think of “scholarships” we of course think of the traditional college and university scholarships for students, but a new scholarship is the first of its kind in Florida 4-H. Established this spring by George D. “Sandy” Dunn ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Beyond Ready, Diane Dunn, Flagler County, Florida 4-H, Hands-on Learning, Hippology, Putnam County, Rhylie Hayes, Scholarship, St. Johns 4-H, St. Johns County, Trades School, UF Foundation, UF/IFAS Extension, Vocational School

4-H Serves Florida: Hurricane relief supply drive and project grants

by Caylin Hilton
September 30, 2024

The Florida 4-H State Executive Board is activating the 4-H Serves Florida project in response to Hurricane Helene. On September 26 Helene made landfall in Taylor County as a category 4 storm, causing catastrophic flooding and destruction along ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Disaster Preparation, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, WORK & LIFE
Tags: 4-H Serves Florida, Florida 4-H Foundation, Hurricane, Hurricane Helene

New endowment provides Alachua County youth with state and national leadership opportunities

by Caylin Hilton and Mary Lee SaleAvatar photo
March 17, 2024

Local leaders Bill Brown and Dr. Bobby Leon Damron spent their lives and professional careers investing in youth and their local communities. A new endowment established with the University of Florida honors their legacies of service to youth. ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Camp, Clubs & Volunteers, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: #FL4HAlumni, 4-H, 4-H Youth Development, Giving

Legacy Planning Virtual Seminar: gift planning basics to maximize charitable impact

by Caylin Hilton
March 14, 2024

Did you know there are tax-advantageous ways to support the causes you care about? Thoughtful planning and choosing the right gift type can help donors maximize their impact. On April 4, join Florida 4-H's Caylin Hilton and Alex Pribil from ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Money Matters, Professional Development, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Alumni, 4-H Youth Development, Florida 4-H Foundation, Giving

Florida 4-H recognizes member excellence through scholarship program

by Caylin Hilton
August 10, 2023

During the annual Florida 4-H University program held July 31 to August 3 on the University of Florida campus, the Florida 4-H Foundation was honored to present more than $67,000 in scholarship support recognizing member achievement through ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: 4-H, 4-H Alumni, 4-H Scholarship, 4-H Youth Development, IFAS Extension, Scholarship, UF/IFAS Extension, Youth Development

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