WSU Thurston County Extension – 2022 Community Impact Report
WSU Extension Programs: Organizational Collaboration, Community Buy-In
Ten county-based educators positively impact thousands of county residents each year by providing unbiased, research-based information and delivering educational programs that give people the knowledge to improve their health and livelihoods. Leveraging County support, WSU Extension brings in resources from grants, contracts, fees, fund-raising, and the University to develop and deliver locally-relevant programs in
- 4-H Youth Development
- Agriculture
- Food Safety & Nutrition
- Master Gardener & Master Recycler Composter
- Water Resources & Native Plant Salvage Project.
In 2022, Thurston County provided $539,339 in support via the MOA, and $1,050,741 from non-MOA sources (total $1,590,080). WSU Thurston County Extension received $284,403 from WSU, raised an additional $466,338 in grants (total $1,050,741), and facilitated $839,361 in volunteer service contributions.
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Volunteer Support
Trained, enthusiastic volunteers are the backbone of most WSU Extension programs. In 2022, WSU Thurston County Extension volunteers gave
approximately 26,395 hours of service†, which is
equivalent to 12.55 full-time employees. At an estimated
volunteer value of $31.80 per hour*, that service is
worth $839,361.
† Not all volunteer hours have been reported to the WSU Volunteer Database.
* Source: Independent Sector, www.independentsector.org, April 2023
Making Impacts Globally and Locally
WSU Extension serves the residents of Washington State by creating and delivering targeted research-based knowledge and education. It’s a mission the organization and its dedicated specialists have refined over the past century. Part of that process is communicating results.
These reports provide accounts of how our programs empower participants to better their lives. We hope the reports inspire you to join at least one of our courses or events, share your story, and provide feedback. Your involvement will help us improve our responsiveness and reach more individuals.