Ohio County Homemakers display shining examples of their commitment and leadership through the many activities they participate in throughout our county, either as individuals or clubs or as a county organization. Many of their projects help encourage developmental assets in the young people in our community. These activities are planned and developed and conducted with the FCS Agent assistance. These projects are held in cooperation with many community agencies. Many of the Extension programs depend on the Leadership and support provided by the Homemaker organization. Some projects they have conducted or been involved in include:
*Youth Ag Days- 20 Homemakers teaching & volunteering where needed
*County Fair Exhibit Building, exhibit registration and nightly building security.
*Fund raising for $750.00 in college scholarships
*Donated scholarships for youth to attend 4-H Camp
*Sponsored a Christmas Bazaar
*Donated over 200 books to all children in the headstart/preschool program (They visit and read to the children as they deliver the books)
*Monthly visits to the sheltered workshop for handicapped citizens (The homemakers provide a
hot meal and visit with the workers)
*Teaching 4-Hers how to sew
*Assist with nutrition programs in the schools two programs (1) volunteered at two of the kindergarten 5-A-Day program (2) prepared and served snacks at the Body Walk/ lunch box derby program
*Made 10-12 bereavement quilts for the elementary schools
(Keeping a supply on hand at each of six elementary schools)
*Assisted at numerous health displays
*Sponsor and make all arrangements for the Tiny Tot and Toddler Contest at the County Fair.
*Provided a food booth at the annual “Taste of Ohio County” featuring the Homemakers Cookbook
*Sponsored "Relay for Life" fund raiser, held silent auctions before each of the Homemakers Council meetings, raising $250.00.
*Homemakers reported nearly 10,000 hours of volunteer time in our community. Value of donated time and various other cash donations in our community was valued at over $20,000.00
*Involved with the Ohio County Breast Cancer Coalition.
These activities are an excellent way to promote the Cooperative Extension Service and the many educational programs provided throughout the year.