{"id":1146,"date":"2026-04-07T09:57:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:57:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/madison\/?p=1146"},"modified":"2026-04-07T09:57:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-07T13:57:50","slug":"georgia-4-h-celebrates-month-of-the-military-child-with-purple-up-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.extension.uga.edu\/madison\/2026\/04\/georgia-4-h-celebrates-month-of-the-military-child-with-purple-up-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Georgia 4-H Celebrates Month of the Military Child with Purple Up Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

April is Month of the Military Child<\/strong>, and here in Madison County, Georgia 4-H is excited to join the national celebration! This month is all about recognizing military kids\u2014the youngest members of our armed forces\u2014who make sacrifices while their families serve our country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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On April 17<\/strong>, we\u2019ll be celebrating Purple Up Day<\/strong> by wearing purple to show our support. Madison County 4-H will join youth across the nation in honoring these amazing kids who face unique challenges while serving alongside their parents.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Did you know there are over 1.6 million military children<\/strong> across the U.S.? They often move every two to three years, which means new schools, new friends, and lots of changes. While our military members serve around the world, it\u2019s important to remember the resilience and dedication of their children, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to get involved? Reach out to your local University of Georgia County Extension Office<\/strong> or visit www.georgia4h.org<\/a>. To learn more about the 4-H Military Partnership<\/strong>, check out www.georgia4h.org\/military<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Georgia 4-H, we help youth build life skills, make positive connections, and grow as leaders in their communities. We\u2019re proud to celebrate and support the children of those who serve our country!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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