Tomorrow needs 4-H. Today, 4-H needs you.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 – Tomorrow needs 4-H, a fundraising campaign aimed at raising $1M to support the future of 4-H Canada, was launched today by the Canadian 4-H Foundation. 

“4-H Canada helps build youth leaders through its world-class youth programming,” said Ben Graham, Chair of the Canadian 4-H Foundation. “This fundraising campaign is an opportunity for those of us who have benefited from 4-H to give back and ensure future participants can gain unique skills and confidence.” 

"Maintaining sufficient financial support for national youth programming in the post-pandemic era has been a challenge.” said David Hansen, Chair of the 4-H Canada board of directors. "Financial support through this campaign will enable 4-H Canada to continue to provide life-shaping programs to senior 4-H members from across the country." 

To kick off the campaign, Farm Credit Canada has committed to matching donations up to $50,000.  

“The 4-H Canada program has a proven track record of developing youth to take on leadership roles throughout our industry,” said Todd Klink, FCC Executive Vice-President of Marketing and Public Affairs. “FCC is pleased to kickstart the campaign by matching the first $50,000 in donations and we encourage everyone in the agriculture and food community to join us in supporting the Canadian 4-H Foundation.” 

4-H gives young people opportunities to develop important skills such as self-direction, accountability, responsibility, leadership and collaboration. Skills workplaces need, but also skills that individuals carry with them out into their communities. Skills that help to make our communities, our country, and the world around us, stronger and more resilient. 

According to 2022 polling by Leger, 4-H alumni have greater confidence in their transferable skills than members of the general public. Additionally, 88 per cent of 4-H alumni reported pursuing post-secondary education, compared to the national average of 75 per cent and 44 per cent of 4-H alumni say they are currently working in agriculture, a critical consideration given for a foundational sector of the Canadian economy. 

To make a donation please visit tomorrowneeds4h.ca