Minnesota 4-H Statewide Service Project

Each year, the Minnesota 4-H State Ambassadors select a service theme to engage all Minnesota 4-H youth in learning about a community issue and taking steps to make a positive, collective impact. 

The service theme is informed by ideas and input gathered from youth, community members, volunteers and staff across the state. This collaborative process helps ensure the theme reflects the needs, interests and aspirations of the communities we serve. 

We are excited to announce that the 2026-27 service theme is Helping Communities Thrive.

2026-27 service theme: Helping Communities Thrive

This year’s theme is intentionally broad and all-encompassing, recognizing that thriving communities look different from one place to another. From meeting basic needs to creating opportunities for people to learn and grow, there are countless ways young people can make a difference. 

Many needs. Endless possibilities.

Throughout the year, 4-H State Ambassadors will share educational resources and service project ideas to help youth explore community needs and discover ways to get involved. 

Some of the topics we’ll highlight include:

• Food and housing — Help people get healthy food and find safe, stable places to live. 
• Education and reading — Help everyone have a chance to learn, build reading skills and succeed in school. 
• Life skills for youth — Help young people build skills that grow their confidence, keep them safe and prepare them to be more independent. 
• And many more.

Some of the ways we'll share ideas and information on these topics include:

• Educational content and service project ideas on this webpage and in monthly Clover Update emails 
• Service activities at our in-person leadership events: BLU and YELLO
• Events and programs that you lead and take part in

We’re excited to explore the wide variety of issues youth care about and the many ways they can turn their ideas into action!