I know that one kid can make a difference in a community. I know this because I am a kid, and I have started to impact my community for the better.

This year, I started a 4-H Pop-Up Shop. It is an opportunity for 4-H youth to purchase show attire and 4-H shirts and accessories at little cost.

My idea for the shop came about because we have many large families in 4-H, and it may be hard to purchase all the show attire for each youth. The shop is geared toward low-income families or families that have many children in 4-H, but anyone is welcome.

It runs by donations only. This means that people getting the show attire can give whatever amount of money they would like to give. This Pop-Up Shop is not for profit; it is just to help families in 4-H.

I use money collected to buy more items like black jeans, white button-down shirts and accessories. Also, to get these items I accept donations. I normally host the shop two times a year, September and March. However, I would like to host them more often. I host them at the UF/IFAS Clay County Extension Office but am looking to grow this opportunity by hosting the shop at other 4-H events.

Anyone can drop off donations year-round at the UF/IFAS Clay County Extension Office, or you can drop them off when I am hosting a shop. The items that are needed are white button-down shirts, black or blue jeans with no holes and gently used 4-H jackets or vests. I also accept any 4-H accessories.

Susan Welch said, “It is such a wonderful thing you are doing, and you are helping many families.”