4-H program celebrates National 4-H Week

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The national youth development organization 4-H is celebrating National 4-H Week.

The organization is dedicated to providing youth with mentorship, leadership opportunities and skills to prepare them for successful careers.

National 4-H week is meant to highlight the positive impact that the organization has on youth across the country.

"National 4-H week is so special to us because it's an opportunity for us to showcase everything that 4-H is meant to be. Anywhere from developing life skills, with youth to developing their leadership and even, giving back to the community as those are our main focus of 4-H," said Laura Evans, field specialist in 4-H youth development.  

For more information on how to volunteer or get involved with 4-H, visit 4H.missouri.edu.