Fuel Your Good is a national movement to empower youth to raise their voices and lay claim to the good they do for themselves, their bodies and the planet. Through brainstorming, discussions and resources analysis, lessons help design and implement an innovative project focusing on topics such as: food insecurities, the hunger gap, food desserts, preparing nutritious food, lifestyle choices, personal health, physical activity and emotional health.
AdCap AdVenture Capitol provides funding and support for FCCLA chapter members who want to create healthy changes in their school and communities. Chapters may utilize the AdCap funding for the National Program Student Body or Community Service projects.
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Contact: Jennifer Tagliarino or call 614-602-9557
Fuel Your Good: Ohio FCCLA Chapter Spotlight
Logan Hocking Middle School: FCCLA members planned and organized a school-wide community lunch by using their hospitality skills by hosting and serving. FCCLA members goal was to create a holiday dinning experience for grades 5 through 8th. Many students are low-income families and our members felt it was important to create a memorable dining experience. FCCLA members decorating the table with linen table cloths, center pieces, and hung up holiday lights. They had holiday music playing in the background. 14 FCCLA members dress in uniform as part of the wait staff. They serviced food during the lunch as well as helped the guests. FCCLA members collaborated with the school administrators to help served food for 5 hours. FCCLA partnered with the Middle School Cafeteria to help plan the meal for the holiday lunch. All FCCLA members made Holiday Ornaments for each 8th grade students (300) as a holiday keepsake gift to take home.
Sewpowerful: Sew a Purse, Change a Life!
The Sew Powerful Purse Project links seamstresses from around the world to combat extreme poverty by providing re-useable feminine hygiene supplies and health training to girls of Zambia. This enables them to attend school all month and improve their academic performance.
