Weber County 4-H members assembled care kits for Weber County correctional officers in observance of the 9/11 Day of Service. The 30 participants filled kits with snacks, water, and notes of appreciation to deliver to members of the Weber County Correctional Officers Special Action Team.
Weber County 4-H Program Coordinator Sharon Bee stated that this was the first time the organization has participated in the 9/11 Day of Service. The project was made possible through a grant from AmeriCorps that required the organization to provide community service. After surveying the public, organizers selected the correctional facility as the recipient of the service.
The kits delivered to the officers included bottles of water, snacks, and a note thanking them for their service. Bee noted that the activity provided an opportunity for youth to be exposed to a side of law enforcement that is not typically in the public eye and to learn about different career options in the service field.
The 200 care kits were well received by the correctional officers. Bee mentioned that the activity allowed youth to participate in community service and learn about the historical significance of 9/11.
