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*****The VCE-Prince William office located at the Sudley North Government Center is open for walk-ins. Our new Customer Service hours are from 8am-4pm Monday through Friday. Our business hours remain 8am-5pm Monday through Friday. Please consider making an appointment if you have specific needs or questions, or call ahead if you need assistance at [email protected] or phone 703-792-6289. Currently, we are offering face to face and virtual classes. Please visit the program area webpages for specific class information.***** View our new All Programs Brochure! |
Education Makes a Difference!
Virginia Cooperative Extension is a cooperation of local, state and federal governments in partnership with tens of thousands of citizens. Our programs strengthen families and help protect the environment. Program content is based on the research conducted at the state's two land-grant universities: Virginia Tech and Virginia State University. Using feedback from the community, local extension offices design, implement and evaluate Cooperative Extension's programs.
Virginia Cooperative Extension was established through the Smith and Lever Act of 1914. The intent of this legislation was to support communities with demonstration of best practices and information for agricultural producers and their families through the family and consumer science and 4-H programs. As communities have become more urban and suburban in nature, VCE-Prince William's programs have evolved to meet the ever-changing needs of individuals in our community.
Educational programs are designed to:
- Enable families to better manage resources;
- Help youth become self-directing, contributing and productive members of society;
- Improve the impact of urban horticulture on the environment.
LATEST NEWS
We are grateful to those individuals and families who choose to volunteer with Virginia Cooperative Extension-Prince William!
National Volunteer Week is April 16-22, 2023. In honor, we celebrate our Volunteers!
VCE Prince William has diverse and highly trained volunteers who assist program staff to provide programs on parenting, finances, protecting the environment, and 4-H youth development. Each year we recognize 12 individuals who have provided significant contributions in the Unit. These volunteers make a difference in the community! In 2023, we recognized the Volunteers below and thank them for their support
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Parent Education Volunteers Audrey Spencer Horsley Linda Christ Angela Baines Christine Savage |
Master Financial Education Volunteers Ralph Sharpe Cynthia Schell |
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4-H Youth Development Volunteers Sandy Seagle Brad Seagle Bruce Erick |
Master Gardener Volunteers Jeanne Mitchell Pam Rockx Pam Forshay |
These volunteers are part of a larger group of 1,018 volunteers who support VCE-Prince William's local programs. In FY22, 1,018 enrolled volunteers gave 22,980 hours in support of our programs. The value of their time is the equivalent of 11.7 full time staff and equals $688,251 ($29.95/hr. 2022 Independent sector volunteer rate). With the help of Staff and Volunteers 451 educational classes to over 17,648 citizens in the Greater Prince William area were served though our educational programs and services. Read more about these amazing Volunteers of the Month honored this year for National Volunteer Week 2023.
We are grateful our volunteers choose to volunteer with VCE-Prince William!
COOPERATIVE EXTENSION OFFERS THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS:
- Environment and Natural Resources - 703-792-6285
- 4-H Youth Development - 703-792-6286
- Financial Education - 703-792-6287
- SNAP Education - 703-792-4371
- Parent Education - 703-792-6288
- Extension Leadership Council - 703-792-4371
UPCOMING EVENTS:
CONTACT US:
8033 Ashton Avenue, Suite 105 Manassas, VA 20109 703-792-4371 Fax 703-792-4630
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Directions to Virginia Cooperative Extension's Prince William Office
- Virginia Cooperative Extension - Prince William Brochure
- Virginia Cooperative Extension - Prince William Office's state website