UC Delivers

UC Delivers is a collection of examples showing how UC ANR is making a difference in California's communities.

UC Delivers is managed by UC ANR Program Planning and Evaluation. For instructions on how to write a UC Delivers Post, click here. For instructions on how to submit a post, you can download this PDF. Please contact Christina Becker at christina.becker@ucop.edu for more information.

Youth received a box of hands-on supplies for the activities. This glitter jar teaches how to calm yourself when upset.

UC 4-H increases staff capacity to address youths’ mental well-being, fostering community health and wellness

June 25, 2021

By Marcel Horowitz

Seven out of ten teens are struggling with mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic, as is demonstrated by a 2020 report from national 4-H. Poor mental health can lead to uncertainty, anxiety and depression.

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A family that attended class is showcasing their prepared Summer Fruit Salad recipe.

Farm worker families improve food resource management and healthy food preparation skills after participating in virtual workshops with CFHL, UCCE Kern and the Kern 4-H program

June 16, 2021

By Beatriz A Rojas

Shafter Healthy Start Family Resource Center (FRC) is part of the Richland School District in Shafter, CA. Shafer is a rural city located 18 miles northwest of Bakersfield.

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Teachers create a word cloud with over 320 responses during virtual training on physical activity strategies during COVID-19 distance learning.

Riverside County school teachers adopt physical activity strategies for virtual classrooms after attending CalFresh Healthy Living, UCCE training

June 11, 2021

Alvord USD teachers implemented virtual physical activity with over 3,100 students in the first 3 months following CFHL, UCCE training during COVID-19 school closures, contributing to improved health for all and UC ANR's public value of developing healthy people and communities.

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Baskets of apples in a small market are displayed along with Spanish and English language signs encouraging customers to eat fruits and vegetables

Community health and wellness practitioners increase evaluation capacity by using NPI tools

June 2, 2021

By Carolyn D Rider, Janice Kao, Amanda M Linares, Gail M Woodward-Lopez, Christina M Becker

SNAP-Ed practitioners adopt a practical, effective tool from UC ANR's NPI to evaluate program impact in schools, ECEs, after-school programs, and grocery stores, adding workforce capacity to public health agencies.

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4-H Polymers curriculum cover for grades K-2

New peer-reviewed 4-H curricula increases youth knowledge of sustainable polymers and civic engagement

May 28, 2021

By Steven Worker

The generation of plastics has grown to over 381 million metric tons annually, nearly a 200-fold increase since 1950. Most of the plastic waste is disposed of in landfills (75%). Only 8% of plastic waste is recycled, and much plastic waste ends up in the world's oceans.

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