United General District 304 is committed to improving the health and quality of life for the residents of the communities we serve. Our work focuses on six areas of wellbeing: Active Living, Community & Professional Education, Engaged Youth & Communities, Healthy Eating, Thriving Children & Families, and Stewarding Assets & Opportunities. Explore the icons below to learn more!
Cultivating Health & Connections with Farm to School By Jenny Sandbo Back-to-school means we’re back in the garden, but really…we never left. It’s been a busy summer for our Farm to School team, volunteers, and student participants. In Concrete, we welcomed weekly volunteers (both
Zombies and Prevention: An Unexpected Success Story By Elizabeth Ruth Spooky season is in full swing and a group of zombies are getting ready to take the stage for the second annual Zombie Fashion Runway in Concrete. At first glance, encouraging teens to dress
My name is Miriam Cooksey, and I am serving with United General District 304 as an AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate for 10 weeks before I go to college. Alongside other VISTA Volunteers, I’ve spent most of my service with the Concrete Farm to School program. Situated on the school campus, this program has also allowed us to explore many elements of farming and working with a small and close-knit community to