Community Collaborations

— Written by Gabby Huffman | May 3, 2023 (Updated: May 3, 2023, 7 a.m.)

Community Collaborations!

Throughout the year we have the opportunity of partnering with other local organizations within our community. In April, Angela Galloway, our 4H Agent and Hazel McPhatter, our EFNEP Agent had the privilege of partnering with Trio Upward Bound, a program of Partners in Ministry. Angela presented a Building Your Future program to students and helped them explore their interests and career matches. Hazel presented a Keeping It Healthy program that helped students analyze their current eating and exercise habits and set healthy goals for their future. We genuinely enjoyed working with Trio Upward Bound and look forward to many other collaborations in the future!

Building your future Ft. Angela Galloway DURING THE APRIL 19TH UPWARD BOUND MEETING, STUDENTS WERE INTRODUCED TO ANGELA GALLOWAY FROM NC COOPERATIVE STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO EXPLORE THEIR INTERESTS IN ORDER TO DETERMINE CAREER MATCHES. STUDENTS WERE GIVEN A MASK TO COMPARE THEIR SKILLS WITH THEIR EXPERIENCES. THROUGH THIS ACTIVITY, STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO DETERMINE WHAT SKILLS THEY HAVE ACQUIRED THROUGH VARIOUS HOBBIES, JOBS, OR CLUBS THEY MAY PARTICIPATE IN.

Keeping it Healthy. During the April 5th Upward Bound meeting, students were introduced to Ms. Hazel McPhatter, a food and nutritionist educator from N.C. Cooperative Extension! Students were able to learn about healthy eating habits and the benefits associated with healthier living and regular exercise. STUDENTS WERE GIVEN A HEALTH QUESTIONAIRE TO BEGIN THE SESSION. ASKING THEM ABOUT THEIR CURRENT EATING AND EXERCISE HABITS. THE STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO DISCUSS THEIR RESULTS WITH THEIR PEERS. On April 11th via Zoom, students will prepare a meal using a provided menu, which will assist in preparing for college independence. Ms. McPhatter will once again join students during this session as a follow up and be readily available for students with questions throughout the process and preparation of preparing a meal.

To organize a collaboration with YOUR group or organization call our office at 910 -277-2422.