4-H Canada is calling all supporters to share their 4-H pride by participating in Canada’s annual Show Your 4-H Colours Day on Wednesday, November 3rd.
This campaign, established in 2007, celebrates the successes of 4-H, while giving back to 4-H. Every year, 4-H members, leaders, alumni and supporters alike come together to spread awareness of 4-H and support the positive impacts the 4-H program is making in Canada and abroad.
Go through your closet and pull out your favourite green clothing to wear for the day and join more than 32,000 4-H youth members and volunteer leaders.
In addition, visit www.showyour4hcolours.ca to share your own stories, photos and videos of the positive impact 4-H has in your life and why you support 4-H in your community, your country and around the world. Also, use #ShowYour4HColours hashtag to demonstrate your 4-H pride while sharing your thoughts and experiences.
By wearing green, celebrating and giving back, you are showing your 4-H colours and inspiring youth to “Learn To Do By Doing”.
About 4-H Canada
4-H is a not-for-profit organization focused on strong leadership for world-class positive youth development experiences in Canada. Its mission is to empower youth to be responsible, caring and contributing leaders that effect positive change in the world around them.
The 4-H Program aims to help young Canadians “Learn To Do By Doing” in a safe, inclusive, and fun environment. 4-H Canada has been one of the most highly respected youth organization in Canada for over 100 years with 23,000 youth members, aged 6 to 25, and 8,700 volunteers in 1,800 clubs across the country.
Graham Dyer, President and CEO of parent company Farms.com, is a 4-H Alumni member. “I was a 4-H member for many years – many fun years. I showed my beef heifers across Ontario, and joined many other clubs including leadership and financial management," says Dyer.
He continues to share, "through 4-H, I learned many skills, had many great experiences and met so many wonderful people who have had a lasting impact on me. The 4-H motto of ‘Learn to do by Doing’ still resonates with me today. I am proud to show my colours – and want to thank the many volunteers and club leaders who helped me through the years.”