USU 4-H students give back to the community

By Jamie Keyes

The Collegiate 4-H club hosted “The Gift of Giving” in the Agriculture Sciences Building on Utah State University’s campus Wednesday night.

Students put together homemade Christmas stockings filled with hygiene products to donate to the Community Abuse Prevention Services Agency home in Cache Valley.

“You know you have a lot of service projects that are sent across the world to people in Haiti, but it’s nice to be able to do something locally,” said Niccole Haslam, a club member.

CAPSA is a shelter for women escaping from domestic violence or sexual assault.  

“There are women who need these things in Cache Valley, and it is a nice gesture around Christmas time,” said Kenna McMurray, a club member. “This can help impact someone’s life.”

The various hygiene products were donated by different businesses around Cache Valley.

“We like to help out locally so kids can feel like they are contributing,” said Cassie Breeding, president of the club. “Kids can drive by the home now, and know they helped the people there.”

Many members attended the event to do the service project and then enjoy a Thanksgiving dinner.

“We have way more than enough people to get the project done. There are over 70 people here tonight,” Breeding said. “A lot of kids aren’t from the valley and this is a chance for them to serve and feel connected. Cache Valley is their home now.”