Reports


University of Illinois Extension continues to make a difference in our DuPage, Kane, and Kendall county communities. 
See the impact and read 2024 stories here.

  • Our local volunteers gave time to their local communities valued at $1.42 million.
  • Master Gardener projects donated 8,338 pounds of fresh produce to local food pantries, and provided 788 consultations.
  • Staff and volunteers guided and encouraged 779 4-H members, with 56.3 percent of them identifying as minorities.
  • Local 4-H programs also reached community youth with important life skills through 14,252 experiences.
  • Our SNAP-Education team reached 970 people with direct education and influenced 156 policy, systems, and environmental changes.
  • The local tri-county team has more than 240 community partnerships.
  • Our amazing Extension volunteers give the equivalent of 20+ full-time staff members.

Past Impact Reports (pdf): 2024 | 2023202220212020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016

Helping hungry neighbors
Master Gardener projects donated 8,338 pounds of fresh produce, valued at $14,757.
Giving back
Our local Extension volunteers gave time to their communities valued at $1.42 million.
Providing educational options
Our team provided 14,252 4-H experiences to local youth.