JACKSON, Miss.- Mississippi State University Cooperative Extension Service has been awarded an $82,000 grant to support 4-H mentoring programs throughout the state.
The grant will be used to fund 4-H mentoring programs intended to keep students safe and prevent youth delinquency. The National 4-H Council received the grant money from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
U.S. Senator Thad Cochran made that announcement Friday. Cochran says, “I am pleased that these resources will be put to work in Mississippi. I appreciate the good work being done by the 4-H and the Mississippi Extension Service to create opportunities for youth in our state.”
The 4-H National Mentoring Program has reached more than 31,000 youth, helping them build healthier relationships, improve their self-esteem and continue their education.
