Extension Notes …

Posted October 4, 2017 at 8:31 am

Join Extension Homemakers

Source: Kim Henken, Director of Communications and Strategic Partnerships for the UK School of Human Environmental Sciences

If you are interested in learning something new or giving back to your community, you may consider joining the Kentucky Extension Homemakers Association. Clubs across Kentucky are currently recruiting new individuals.

The goal of KEHA is to improve the quality of life for families and communities. Each group carries out this objective differently based on region or interest.

More traditional groups focus on food, nutrition, health and family development while other groups delve into cultural arts, heritage and 4-H. Anyone can join KEHA and find a group that suits their specific interests. Emerging special interest clubs have cropped up in several counties including cooking, quilting and photography groups.

One of the more important aspects of KEHA is the group’s commitment to volunteer service. In the past year, KEHA raised $37,257 for the University of Kentucky Ovarian Cancer Research and Screening Program. Likewise, KEHA members donated 1,080 pillowcases and more than 200 quilts and comforters to the Center for Courageous Kids in Scottsville.

KEHA’s longstanding history of excellence in community and leadership development across the state has been a way for many homemakers to dedicate a portion of their time to volunteer service and to their families and communities.

If you are interested in joining KEHA, visit http://keha.ca.uky.edu or contact the Clinton County Extension office at (606) 387-5404 to learn more about local clubs and opportunities.

Educational programs of the Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of economic or social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expressions, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information, age, veteran status, or physical or mental disability.

Homemakers Christmas Village

One of the most unique volunteer service events that the Clinton County Homemakers sponsor is the annual Christmas Village where children may purchase up to six gifts for family members with the help of one of our special Homemaker/volunteer elves.

The event allows children to buy their own special gifts for family members so there are true surprises when gifts are exchanged. Santa and Mrs. Jingle usually visit Christmas Village too along with volunteers who help the kids create special holiday crafts.

Due to the demands on current members, the Homemakers Council is currently looking to partner with other civic, church, or youth groups and/or businesses to host Christmas Village this year.

Partners are needed to secure gift items, assemble and price, and organize the shopping portion of Christmas Village in advance of the event. A date has not been determined.

There is a chance the event may not be held this year if the Homemakers are not able to get more hands to help organize the event.

If you or a group you are involved with would love to see the event continue and are willing to help, please call the Clinton County Extension Office at (606) 387-5404.