West Kentucky 4-H Camp is partnering with the U.S. Air Force to host a Community Appreciation Day for an afternoon of fun for families in the surrounding communities, as the organization wraps up its tornado relief distribution at the facility Thursday.
Sara Helphenstine, a volunteer with the Caldwell County 4-H Program, said during an interview with WPKY that the 4-H Camp in Dawson Springs was not affected by the December EF-4 tornado and they decided to use the facility as a distribution center to provide clothing, bedding, food, personal hygiene items and household products to those in the community who were affected.
In addition to providing resources, she said West Kentucky 4-H Camp Director Nicole Blanzy and area extension agents and were able to coordinate and host a Christmas dinner and toy distribution for the survivors at the facility.
According to Helphenstine, Thursday, January 13th, marks the final day of distribution at the 4-H Camp but it will also be a fun afternoon for families in the community thanks to a partnership with the Air Force.
She added the event Thursday afternoon will include food and several activities for the youth to enjoy, along with the distribution of any remaining resources at the camp.
Helpenstine also believes the 4-H program is important for youth because it involves them in many activities as well as helping with disaster relief.
Helpenstine said the event from noon until 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon will be a good way to close out everything with something fun and entertaining for the community.
She also reminds those in the community the West Kentucky 4-H Camp, located at 600 4-H Camp Drive in Dawson Springs, will be open from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday if anyone needs any resources.
