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Family and Consumer Sciences

Why Volunteer?

People volunteer for a variety of reasons.  Why do you volunteer? As you read through the list below think about, do you identify with any of the reasons listed? To feel good about yourself. Many studies show that volunteering helps both the immune and nervous systems and improves life expectancy. https://www.nationalservice.gov/serve-your-community/benefits-volunteering To share talents you […]

WRITTEN BY: Linnette Goard, Volunteer Program Coordinator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

REVIEWED BY: Melinda Hill, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension

Family and Consumer Sciences—A No Brainer

The economic crisis of 2008 was mainly the result of irresponsible financial actions from Wall Street on down to Main Street, USA. To ensure that this never happens again, the federal government wants us to promote financial literacy education. To put it simply, because many families are now struggling with money issues, we “need” financial […]

WRITTEN BY: Donna Green, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Erie County

REVIEWED BY: Melissa Welker, Extension Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Ohio State University Extension, Fulton County

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Focus on Health, Wellness with OSU Extension

National surveys show increasing interest in diet and nutrition over the past two decades. But with so much often-conflicting information coming at people today, it can be difficult to separate the whole wheat from the junk food chaff. That’s where Ohio State University Extension comes in. As OSU Extension celebrates its 100th anniversary this year, […]

OSU Extension Helps Bolster Healthy Relationships

Strong, sound relationships play a critical part in a person’s well-being and life satisfaction. That’s clear from years of social research, but it’s just one reason why Ohio State University Extension devotes resources to programs on Healthy Relationships. “Our goal is to help empower families to have positive communication skills and provide them with an […]

WRITTEN BY: Martha Filipic, Technical Editor, Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

OSU Extension Focuses on Finances

Although the stock market, unemployment rate and other economic indicators point to recovery from the Great Recession in 2008-09, many families are still struggling. In fact, according to a recent survey from the Federal Reserve, an unexpected expense of just $400 would put the majority of American households at financial risk. That’s one reason why […]

WRITTEN BY: Martha Filipic, Technical Editor, Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

Celebrating a Century of Lifelong Learning for Families, Consumers

Celebrating a 100th anniversary is often an excuse to look back. But for the people behind Ohio State University Extension’s Family and Consumer Sciences programs, it’s a reason to look forward. On May 8, 1914, the U.S. Congress passed the Smith-Lever Act establishing the nation’s Cooperative Extension Service, a unique educational partnership between the U.S. […]

WRITTEN BY: Martha Filipic, Technical Editor, Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences

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