The 4-H Foundation of New Hampshire recently accepted a check for $57,000 from the NH Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Foundation Board.

The Rural Rehabilitation Board donated the money as part of its decision to dissolve the corporation. For many years, it provided small scholarships to New Hampshire 4-H and Future Farmers of America members who planned on attending either a two or four year college. The corporation's mission was to provide educational opportunities, both formal and non formal, to enhance the expertise in programs of interest to rural youth. Rural communities in New Hampshire are defined as those with 10,000 or less in population, thus qualifying most of the state as eligible for the Rural Rehabilitation Corporation Foundation funds.

The corporation voted to divide its assets evenly between the 4-H Foundation of NH and the New Hampshire Future Farmers of America Foundation. The 4-H Foundation will place the money into endowment accounts to carry on the mission of supporting activities related to New Hampshire's rural youth. Tom Frangione, chair of the 4-H Foundation of NH board, accepted the check for $57,000 from Richard Barker, president of the Corporation Foundation Board. Each year, the 4-H Foundation will use the income from the endowments for 4-H educational events and activities.

Shown in the photo is Tom Frangione, right, accepting the check from Richard Barker.