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Harrington, DE – November 18, 2011
 On November 17, 2011 at Harrington Casino, representatives from 32 Delaware organizations were awarded financial grants by the Mid-Del Charitable Foundation. The Foundation, developed to consolidate the charitable undertakings of Delaware State Fair, Inc. and Harrington Raceway, Inc., supports Delaware-based organizations and charitable, educational, and scientific endeavors which address the wide range of issues, including: health and human services, the arts, agriculture, education, and the environment.
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Study Shows 4-H Youth Healthier than Peers
4-H'ers less likely to smoke, drink alcohol, use drugs
Chevy Chase, MD (April 11, 2011) – According to recent findings from Tufts University, 4-H youth are engaging in positive healthy living behaviors more often than youth that do not participate in 4-H. According to the study, 4-H'ers, regardless of their background, socio-economic status, race, and gender, thrive through the health/safety education and experiences they receive through 4-H programming.
Youth development scholar, Dr. Richard Lerner, works with researchers at the Institute for Applied Research in Youth Development at Tufts University to conduct The 4-H Study of Positive Youth Development. The longitudinal study has found that, when compared to other youth, young people involved in 4-H are:
* More likely to spend more time exercising or being physically active;
* Two times less likely to engage in drug use;
* Two times less likely to use cigarettes or drink alcohol.
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 Ten Delaware youth were selected to participate in the National 4-H Youth Congress, which was held recently in Atlanta, Ga. This leadership development conference is considered the flagship event of the 4-H program, providing youth with an unparalleled opportunity to learn about community involvement, culture diversity and service to others.
“I am very proud of the Delaware 4-Hers who represented our state at Youth Congress,” says Jan Seitz, associate dean and director of University of Delaware Cooperative Extension. “I know these students will take the knowledge they have gained and put it to good use in community service projects and other activities here in Delaware.”
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 2010 Mid-Del Foundation Provides Grant to Delaware 4-H Foundation
Harrington, DE – November 11, 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
On November 10, 2010 at Harrington Casino, representatives from 36 Delaware organizations were awarded financial grants by the Mid-Del Charitable Foundation. The Foundation, developed to consolidate the charitable undertakings of Delaware State Fair, Inc. and Harrington Raceway, Inc., supports Delaware-based organizations and charitable, educational, and scientific endeavors which address the wide range of issues, including: health and human services, the arts, agriculture, education, and the environment.
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“DELAWARE 4-H FOUNDATION ANNUAL DONOR APPRECIATION BRUNCH”
Harrington, DE. – The Delaware 4-H Foundation held it’s donor appreciation brunch on Sunday July 26, 2009
in the 4-H Building of The Delaware State Fair. The Foundation’s annual event recognizes those who have
made significant contributions to the Foundation during the past calendar year, in a venue that provides
supporters with the opportunity to see over 8,000 current projects and achievements of the Delaware 4-H
program.
Sue Ockels, Event Chair, welcomed everyone. Along with recognition of donors, the Foundation announced a
new Endowment and four scholarship winners. Several donors in attendance were presented with plaques and
awards in recognition for their generous support.
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