There are various ways that you can support 4-H, so please refer to the information below or contact Denise Retzleff at the UW-Extension office.

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Donate to the 4-H Endowment Fund

Fond du Lac County 4-H Endowment Fund

The Fond du Lac County 4-H Endowment Fund supports nearly 800 local youth annually and is an investment in the future of our youth.  The endowment fund supports college scholarships, leader trainings, camps, project activities, youth recognition, leadership conferences, state competitions, curriculum, county programs, and more.

Ways to donate to the 4-H Endowment Fund:

• In-Kind Gifts
• Honorariums
• Memorials
• Annual Silent Auction

Steps to donate to the Fond du Lac County 4-H Endowment Fund:

1. Make a check payable to Fond du Lac County 4-H Endowment Fund 
2. State the purpose of your donation – i.e. memorial, in honor of, etc.
3. Name the person that the donation is given on behalf of
4. Provide two addresses, one for yourself and one for the person listed in Step #4
5. Mail the information and check to:

Fond du Lac Area Foundation
384 North Main Street
Fond du Lac, WI  54935

The Fond du Lac Area Foundation will send an acknowledgement to the person or family listed in Step #4.

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation provides essential funding for 4-H programs throughout Wisconsin.  Individuals, corporations, and the 4-H Foundation are partners in supporting the more than 100,000 youth who take part in various 4-H activities througout the state.  Support the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation today!

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Donate to the Fond du Lac County 4-H Program

Each year there are numerous events and activities that are supported by the Fond du Lac 4-H Leaders Associations.  The main fundraisers that support the Fond du Lac 4-H Leaders Association are:

• Cream Puff Raffle & Contest
• Adult Leader Food Stand at the County Fair

Sponsorships and donations are accepted for the fundraisers, 4-H events, and overall 4-H program.

Donate Now

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Professional Support

Our motto in 4-H is “To Make the Best Better,” and we live by this motto in all that we do.  Professionals have volunteered their time to help the program with marketing, web development, communications, event planning, teaching, volunteer recruitment, project leadership, and more. 

If you are looking for an opportunity to share your skills with a great organization, please consider 4-H.  Contact Denise Retzleff or Marie Stafford to schedule a meeting. 

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Volunteer

Volunteering your time and talents is very rewarding and satisfying.  Not only are you sharing your skills with others, but you are serving as a positive role model for youth in our community.  Volunteer opportunities range from teaching an archery class to helping a club plan monthly activities.  The various volunteer roles are listed on the 4-H Leader Association page.  Contact Denise Retzleff or Marie Stafford to find the best volunteer role for you. 

Enroll Today

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Donate Now

Thank you for donating to the 4-H program!  Fond du Lac County 4-H is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corportation, so your gift is tax-deductible.  Please send your gift to:

Fond du Lac County 4-H
227 Administration/Extension Building
400 University Drive
Fond du Lac, WI  54935

Please include if there is a specific person or fund that the contribution is given in honor or memory of.  If you are honoring a person, please include their address. 

For more information, please contact Denise Retzleff at the UW-Extension Office.

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