In a friendly competition with other Georgia 4-H groups, Richmond County 4-H asks local supporters to make donations of $4 or more on April 4 during on online giving day eveny.
Known as “$4 for 4-H,” this annual tradition raises money to directly fund county 4-H programming through the Georgia 4-H Foundation, according to a news release.
Richmond County 4-H currently serves over 2,700 Richmond County students in grades 3-12. The April 4 fundraiser is the biggest fundraising event. Proceeds will benefit local programming and scholarships to send youth to camp.
The number four is an important symbol to the 4-H organization. An “H” in each leaf of the four-leaf clover logo represents the tenants of the pledge: head, heart, hands, and health. April 4 marks the fourth day of the fourth month of the year. Counties receiving at least four donations will turn green on a Georgia map that is updated throughout the day.
The online giving day was launched in 2019 with support from members of the Georgia 4-H Foundation Board of Trustees. Friends of 4-H have made the initiative a major success each year, and the 2024 goal of $74,444 goal was easily reached with over 2,600 individual donors reaching $108,025. The 2025 state fundraising goal has been set at $114,000.
Richmond County’s goal is $444.
Gifts of $44 or $444 are also welcomed, including any amount between or above these benchmarks. Those interested in donating can find the giving form at www.georgia4h.org/four. The form includes a field to designate gifts to a specific Georgia county.
A gift to Georgia 4-H results in life-changing opportunities for youth. Programs delivered at the county level provide positive youth development experiences facilitated by caring adults. Contributions made during the $4 for 4-H online giving day directly support county 4-H programs.
Georgia 4-H empowers youth to become true leaders by developing necessary life skills, positive relationships, and community awareness. As the premier youth leadership organization in the state, 4-H reaches hundreds of thousands of people in a typical year through UGA Extension offices and 4-H facilities.
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