PLYMOUTH – The Plymouth FFA Chapter received a grant to fund a program designed to help the Plymouth and Shiloh local communities.
The Ohio FFA Foundation awarded the grant to the Plymouth FFA Chapter to support building sustainable relationships and programs that will benefit Ohio communities for years to come.
After FFA chapters submitted project proposals to the Ohio FFA Foundation, a total of 19 chapters received grants ranging from $1,000 to $4,000.
As one of the grant recipients, the Plymouth FFA Chapter will work in collaboration with the Plymouth-Shiloh FFA Alumni, local hospitals, fire departments and first responders as members of the Plymouth FFA Chapter will teach students about being prepared for emergency situations.
Student drivers will learn basic safety and first aid skills and will also make their own emergency car kits. With the support of donations, we hope to expand upon this grant to give kits to community members as well.
Plymouth FFA President Katelyn Swingle and Vice President Kristen Swingle are spearheading this initiative.
“Mrs. Ringler approached me with this grant opportunity in May and my sister came up with the idea and we worked together to create a plan and application after approving the idea with our school treasurer,” Katelyn Swingle said. “We wanted to make sure our student body at Plymouth High School would have the proper safety equipment in their vehicles to promote personal and vehicle safety.
“The kits will include basic first aid kits, jumper cables, tire repair kits, road flares, disposable gas cans and more.”
Our chapter would appreciate anyone who would like to contribute towards this project in addition to the $4,000 grant we received.
The Ohio FFA Foundation’s Chapter Success Grants program is made possible by support from Heritage Cooperative, Ohio Department of Agriculture and Trillium Farms.
For more information about the Plymouth FFA Chapter’s project contact our advisor Laura Ringler at lringler@plymouthk12.org or by calling the school at 419-687-8200 Ext. 22107.