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Talent is Everywhere, Opportunity is Not.

Make every kid's potential count.

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TALENT IS EVERYWHERE.
OPPORTUNITY IS NOT.

COVID-19 has widened the opportunity gap between kids who have access to learning resources and mentors and those who do not. 4-H provides hands-on learning experiences that help set kids on a path to succeed at home, in school, and in their future, but we need your help to do even more.

Together, we will:

  1. Grow and provide 10 million kids with learning materials, experiences and activities across communities nationwide.
  2. Build a 24/7 distance learning platform easily accessible to all kids and families.
  3. Support social and emotional development for kids through mentoring opportunities.
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  • I Pledge...

    I pledge that nothing should hold a kid back.
    Not where they live. Not their race.

    Not what their parents earn.
    Not the language they speak at home.

    Every kid should have the skills they need to make a difference in the world. Not in the future.
    Right now.



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Opportunity4All

A campaign to provide opportunity for all kids. Now.

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Pledge to help eliminate inequities for kids. They need you now more than ever.

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Stay informed on ways to eliminate the gap and share solutions with your network.

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Donate to provide mentors, programs and educational resources to kids who need them.

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The Issue

55 million kids face a widening opportunity gap in America.

Nothing should hold them back.  Not Now.  Not Ever.

 

Watch the Opportunity4All PSA to learn about this important issue.

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Pledge to lift youth voices. Help kids across America get equal access to resources they need to thrive.

Our Solution

We believe in the power of young people to address inequities in their communities. Not in the Future. Right Now.

2020 Youth in Action Winners


The four 2020 Youth in Action Winners, Janya Green, Breanna Burkhead, Micah Palacios, and Joseph Huff, have each used their diverse background to uplift their community through hard work, creativity, and compassion.

Stanley Celestine, Jr.


Louisiana 4-H

Creating Educational Opportunities

Stanley is the founder and executive director of the Forum for Opportunity Youth, a nonprofit that supports youth who are disconnected from school and work.

Hunter Williams


Florida 4-H

Connecting Crops to Consumers

As COVID-19 began to affect Hunter’s community, he helped local farmers and addressed food insecurities by starting produce box business that connected farms with surplus crops to consumers.

Mayyadah Zagelow


Washington 4-H

Fighting for Equity & Inclusion

Through Mayyadah’s work with The Equity and Inclusion Teen Taskforce, she helps educate adults and teens about gender identities, orientation, and the challenges facing the LGBTQ+ community.

Alexa Mitchell


Virginia 4-H

Coding to Combat Hunger

Through her work with the MEANS Database, an organization that connects excess food with people in need, Alexa blends computer science with her passion for helping others by improving the database with coding.

Sophia Rodriguez


Georgia 4-H

Sophia developed “Tie Dye for Troops,” a program to help military youth understand the importance of positive mental health and how to manage challenges military families often face.

Looking to help your community? Make a difference with these simple and inspiring ideas that are uplifting for you, your friends and family to do together.

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Opportunity4All Youth Forum

Now more than ever, millions of young people face a widening opportunity gap in education, mental health and social inequities, which threaten their potential and the growth of our communities.

 

As our country engages in what the coming months will hold for youth in and out of school, watch a powerful discussion that brings together young people and adults in solutions that create opportunity for all youth.

 

Watch the Opportunity4All Youth Forum playlist to learn more.

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Unbox opportunity for your kids, and kids across America.

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Learn More, Do More

Learn more about the opportunity gap and actionable ways we can solve it together.

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Research

Read 4-H’s new white paper “Beyond the Gap” to gain insights and find solutions.

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Resources

Learn more on the 4-H approach and find resources to address youth inequities.

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Watch powerful conversations from the Opportunity4All Forum and 4 for 4 talks.

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Results

Gain insights from an on-going series of surveys detailing youth opinions on issues that matter.

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Partner

Learn how to partner with 4-H and the Opportunity4All campaign.

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4-H Legacy Sponsor, Altria.

National 4‑H Council acknowledges Altria’s support of Health Rocks!®, a healthy living program that emphasizes the importance of good decision making including the avoidance of harmful substances.

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4-H sponsor, Nationwide.
Nationwide is supporting 4-H’s commitment to inspire diversification in the agri-science talent pipeline by supporting 4-H programs like Citizenship Washington Focus. Nationwide knows that youth need programs that prepare them for life, inspire them to be invested, informed and accountable for generating the change they want to see in the world—and to create their own success in the future.
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Bayer and National 4‑H Council have teamed up to create the Science Matters program to drive 25,000 youth to a pathway that will increase their understanding of how science connects to their food, animals and health; spark their interest in agri-science careers; and empower them with the skills and support to show their communities just how much science matters.

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Tractor Supply Company, the nation's largest rural lifestyle retailer, is committed to growing true leaders. Through its work with National 4‑H Council, Tractor Supply’s fundraising efforts, including the bi-annual Paper Clover Promotion that invites customers to donate $1 or more at checkout, have raised over $10 million for National 4‑H Council and local 4‑H programs across the country. Tractor Supply’s long-standing tradition of giving back to the communities it serves is fostering confidence and competence in tomorrow’s leaders. Tractor Supply guarantees a minimum donation of $200,000 for each Paper Clover promotion done twice each year.

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4‑H and Google are coming together to bring hands-on, cutting edge computer science education to kids and teens across the country. Made possible by a $1.5 million grant from Google.org, 4‑H and Google are building a Computer Science Career Pathway for the six million youth we serve each year. In its first year, the program will reach an estimated 100,000 youth across 22 states.

The collaboration gives 4‑H educators the tools, resources and expertise they need to teach kids technical computer science skills like coding and essential skills for the future like computational thinking, teamwork, problem-solving and resilience.

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National 4-H Council is partnering with Verizon to provide digital skills training to adults in rural communities through the 4-H Tech Changemakers program. Working with nine Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), all land-grant institutions, the program will credential teens in the communities to provide training that is expected to empower 15,000 adults with basic digital skills needed for jobs, education, banking and healthcare by the end of the year.

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JOANN stores and National 4-H Council are empowering the next generation of makers in 4-H! Through yearly in-store donation campaigns, custom 4‑H products and digital experiences, JOANN customers and 4‑H supporters are helping to inspire a child’s creativity and bring 4‑H to more kids across the country. From January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2023, JOANN will donate an aggregate minimum donation of $1,500,000 to National 4-H Council through sponsorship, consumer donations, and portion of proceeds from select 4-H branded products ($0.50/yard of 4-H fabric). 100% of this donation benefits the mission of 4-H, to grow new opportunities for all kids and their communities, with support for local 4-H programs.

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National 4‑H Council has teamed up with the Walmart Foundation to launch Youth Voice: Youth Choice, an exciting national program that encourages young people to develop and maintain healthy, active lifestyles in support of the Healthy Living mission. In 2009-2010, 15 4‑H statewide grantee programs, including Hawaii and Puerto Rico, reached 31,066 youth and adults.

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Margaret Ann Cargill Philanthropies generously supports CAMP – Capital and Access to Maximize Participation in 4‑H resident camps and environmental education experiences. Reaching over 1,600 youth annually, this award provides access scholarships for low-income youth, particularly vulnerable populations. In addition, barriers to access for youth experiencing trauma, physical disability, and other needs requiring adaptations to facilities are being eliminated with capital investments to ensure that all are welcomed and experience belonging through 4‑H camp.
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Extension’s Well Connected Communities initiative helps build diverse, multigenerational, cross-sector coalitions that can recognize and address systemic health inequities to ensure that life-long health and well-being are within everyone’s reach. Well Connected Communities is an initiative of the Cooperative Extension System in partnership with National 4-H Council, with the support of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), the nation’s largest philanthropy dedicated solely to health.

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National 4‑H Council and Microsoft are working together through the 4‑H Tech Changemakers program to empower 4‑H teens in 91 communities across 15 states to lead digital skills trainings, teach the value of digital tools and find technological solutions to real world problems. Through the program 4‑H teens learn how to engage community stakeholders, teach digital skills classes, and work with underserved populations in their communities including Veterans, Native Americans, refugees, Latinos and African-Americans, and people with disabilities.

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Allstate Foundation supports the development and distribution of social emotional learning (SEL) activities on 4-H at Home as well as critical SEL resources for 4-H educators across the country. Allstate Foundation also sponsors the 2021 Youth in Action – Healthy Living pillar winner.

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Corteva Agriscience has partnered with National 4‑H Council and Pheasants Forever to engage 4‑H youth in helping increase pollinator habitats and populations at select Corteva locations throughout the United States. These habitats will support biodiversity while providing opportunities to strengthen pollinator education. The 4‑H Pollinator Habitat Program contributes to growing youth with the awareness, passion and skills to be responsible stewards of our planet for years to come.

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4-H sponsor, HughesNet

Through 4‑H’s work with HughesNet we are making quality STEM experiences accessible to all youth and are inspiring future leaders in STEM. Together we celebrate passionate and diverse 4‑H teen leaders through the 4‑H Youth in Action program who champion STEM education for all and lead STEM in their communities. These leaders become mentors for younger youth across the country through their roles as youth spokespeople in STEM. A few of these inspiring young people include the 2018 YIA winner, Cassey Ivie, who leads STEM clubs in underserved communities in her home town and the 2019 STEM YIA winner, Clyde Van Dyke, a Hispanic/African American youth from a rural community who is helping solve pressing community issues through GIS mapping.

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Invisalign and National 4-H Council are partnering to recognize and reward teens who are making an impact in their communities through the Invisalign® ChangeMakers Initiative. Deserving teens who’ve given back and made their communities stronger in the past 12 months are invited to apply starting January 2021 through March 31st 2021 for a chance to win one of 100 $5,000 cash awards and the opportunity to be celebrated for their contributions at a virtual event.
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National 4‑H Council is working with the S.D. Bechtel Jr. Foundation to enhance our evaluation tool, Common Measures, ensuring we continue to bring the highest level of positive youth development programming to young people across the country to build their character.

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National 4‑H Council and TD Ameritrade are working together to empower youth through growing financial literacy. With a signature financial literacy program, 4‑H and TD Ameritrade are coming together to bring financial empowerment resources and education to young people and families across the country, with a focus on underserved communities.

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Toyota USA Foundation is a STEM Challenge partner focused on reaching diverse teens and growing STEM education throughout the country, specifically in key communities where they operate to provide immersive STEM leadership.
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The United States Air Force is a 2019 National Youth Science Day partner, focused on reaching diverse teens and support growing STEM education throughout the country.

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4-H True Leaders in Ag partner, ADM.

ADM and National 4‑H Council are working together to support youth attending the National Youth Summit on Agri-Science. Led by experts in the agricultural community, youth use hands-on experiences to develop the skills and knowledge needed to address specific ag challenges, food security and sustainability. The Summit includes mini-workshops and career talks from leaders in the field.

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Land O’Lakes, Inc., a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to Feeding Human progress, provided a $15,000 gift to National 4‑H Council in honor of World Milk Day on June 1, 2019. Together, Land O’Lakes and 4‑H celebrated farmers, near and far, for the hard work they do and the impact they have on communities around the world.

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BOGS° Footwear and National 4‑H Council are taking a step FOURWARD together in support of all 4‑H youth. Custom 4-H branded boots are available now in a variety of boot styles for men, women and kids. For each pair of these BOGS boots sold, $5 will be donated to support the growth of 4‑H outdoor education programs in animal and agricultural sciences across the country. BOGS° Footwear guarantees a minimum donation of $35,000 through the purchase of select 4-H branded boots and other fundraising activities associated with National 4-H Council’s FOURWARD campaign from July 1, 2020 to June 31, 2021.

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Manna Pro and National 4-H Council are helping more kids become the next generation of leaders and Champions. From February 1, 2021 through August 31, 2021, Manna Pro Products, LLC, will donate $1 for every coupon redeemed, and guarantees a minimum donation of $50,000 to National 4-H Council, regardless of sales. 100% of this donation benefits the mission of 4-H, to grow new opportunities for all kids and their communities, with support for local 4-H programs.
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Brightmark’s sponsorship of the 2021 National Youth Summit on Agri-Science will help to inspire the next generation of agriculture leaders who will help to ensure a safe and sustainable food supply for future generations.
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Nutrien and 4-H are partnering together to spark and sustain youth interest in agri-science and build awareness about opportunities available in the industry. Together, Nutrien and 4-H are providing a platform for youth to use their voice and innovation to make a difference in their community and promote today’s agriculture.

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To help grow the talent pipeline for future agri-science careers, CHS Foundation teamed up with 4-H to help more youth experience and learn about today’s agriculture. Through hands-on-learning opportunities, youth are equipped with the tools to make positive change in their communities through unique, localized community action plans.
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Schleich and National 4-H Council are partnering to celebrate young storytellers. 4-H helps ignite a child’s imagination early in life by giving kids the tools, mentorship and opportunity to learn and experience a world beyond themselves. From February 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022, Schleich will donate an aggregate minimum donation of $75,000 to National 4-H Council through sponsorship and portion of proceeds from select products ranging $0.50-$1.00. 100% of this donation benefits the mission of 4-H, to grow new opportunities for all kids and their communities, with support for local 4-H programs.
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Crop Risk Services supports the Fourward Fund to help communities around the country recover from the effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic.
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State Line Tack and National 4‑H Council care about empowering youth and building a lifelong love of horses in a new generation. 4‑H Horse programs provide young people with opportunities to improve sportsmanship, learn self-discipline, practice teamwork, citizenship and develop self-confidence to help them thrive in life and career. From August 1, 2020 through July 31, 2021, State Line Tack will donate an aggregate minimum donation of $115,000 to National 4-H Council through sponsorship, customer donations collected at checkout, and a portion of proceeds (ranging $3.00-$5.00) from various 4-H branded products. 100% of all donations will help grow 4-H nationwide and support local 4-H equine programs.

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Facebook has supported the annual 4-H STEM Challenge since 2019 and invests in STEM education to benefit youth and families where Facebook datacenters operate.
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Georgia Boot, America’s Hardest Working Boot is supporting America’s hardest working kids! Georgia Boot believes every kid should have the opportunity to be #GeorgiaBootStrong and create a better path #Fourward through the hands-on learning experiences that 4-H offers. These programs help build confidence, creativity, leadership and resiliency, shaping future leaders. From now until August of 2023, Georgia Boot will offer various promotions on its website and at select retail partner locations. A portion of sales from these promotions will be donated to National 4-H Council to provide critical resources needed to support the organization’s efforts to empower our youth. Georgia Boot has committed to a minimum donation of $75,000 in 2021, $75,000 in 2022 and $85,000 in 2023.

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High Plains Journal provides awareness of 4-H by highlighting powerful stories of 4 H youth and in-kind subscriptions.
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