SANFORD, Fla. – The holidays are the time of year for giving, especially for those who want to get the tax benefits of donating to your favorite charity. But a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension agent ... READ MORE
Category: Money Matters, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Introduction: Sowing the Seeds of Change Volunteerism holds a unique power—the ability to transform not only landscapes but lives. When people unite with a shared purpose, fueled by a passion for learning and a commitment to service, the ... READ MORE
Category: Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Natural Resources, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, , Water, Wildlife, Work & Life
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
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![a person holds a personally wrapped holiday gift in two hands, sharing it to the viewer. [credit: unsplash.com, Kira auf der Heide]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2023/12/2023_FCS_holidayGiftGiving02_unsplashKira_auf_der_HeideCROP1338x357TINY.png)
With the holiday season upon us, I wanted to share a little something about choosing heartfelt gifts for friends and loved ones. For some of us, shopping for others can be a stressful and unpleasant task. You may worry about budget constraints, ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & LifeWhat's an easy way to help our neighbors and address food insecurity? A friendly challenge of collecting jars of peanut butter for families in need. Why Collect Peanut Butter? Peanut butter is more than just good to eat. It’s also nutrient-dense ... READ MORE
Category: Relationships & Family, Work & Life
Authors: Samara Purvis Lizzie Whitehead Hard times do not begin and end during the holiday season, but the holidays give an added level of stress to families who are already managing everyday stress. Over 5000 people in Bradford County live ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Events, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS Extension