OREGON — Ogle County 4‑H members combined multiple holiday projects into the 4‑H Cares Project, donating food, blankets, toys, and other items to local organizations. Twelve clubs contributed more than 500 items, including 30 hams and turkeys, nearly 50 sets of coloring books and supplies, 20 tied blankets for Serenity Hospice & Home, and 25 tied blankets, 33 crocheted baby hats, 17 baby quilts, and 51 sewn stuffed animals for OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center. Nearly 500 dollars was also donated to seven local food pantries. The effort brought together individual ideas from members and clubs to support pediatric patients, families in need, and community organizations across Ogle County. For more information, contact the Ogle County Extension Office at 815‑732‑2191 or visit go.illinois.edu/bdo. PHOTOS PROVIDED
(Above – The 4-H Cares Project donated 25 tied blankets, 33 crocheted baby hats, 17 baby quilts, and 51 handmade sewn stuffed animals to OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center for the Pediatrics Department, Emergency Department, OB, and ambulance services.)
| Nearly 50 sets of coloring books, crayons, and markers were donated to the Shining Star Children’s Advocacy Center in Dixon along with numerous blankets. |
| Ogle County 4-H Clubs were able to donate 25 tied blankets, 33 crocheted baby hats, 17 baby quilts, and 51 handmade sewn stuffed animals to OSF Saint Katharine Medical Center for the Pediatrics Department, Emergency Department, OB, and ambulance services. |
| 4-H members donated 25 stuffed animals and 10 bags of goodies (puzzles, word books, fidget toys, and more) as well as 20 tied blankets to Serenity Hospice & Home. |
