Indiana Extension Homemakers Association, founded in 1913, continues to build on its rich heritage by working to strengthen Indiana homes and families. Membership is open to all regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, handicap, or national origin.

As an Extension Homemaker you have opportunities to...

• LEARN . . .
• Meet with friends and neighbors in educational and social settings
• Share experiences and information
• Keep up-to-date on new knowledge and research
• GROW . . .
• Experience personal growth and develop skills
• Form lasting friendships while sharing leadership responsibilities for programs and projects
• CARE . . .
• Make a difference in today's world.
• Support projects that help children and families live better lives

International Projects
- International Coins for Friendship
- Nickels for Indiana Leadership

Focus Group and Activity Committees
These groups meet twice yearly to plan the work of our Focus Groups and Activity Committies. These work days are scheduled in a central location and are both fun and rewarding.

• Education

Through cooperation with the Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service, IEHA offers a wide range of lessons at no charge. Program areas include:
• Foods and Nutrition
• Human Development
• Family Resource Management
• Special Interest Lessons
• Leadership

Opportunities abound to learn leadership skills and to mentor future leaders.
• i-LEaD - Indiana Leadership Education and Development, a personal leadership development program
• Leadership opportunities at local, district and state levels
• Sponsor of Indiana Family Impact Seminars for legislators and other decision makers
• Volunteer Community Support


• Items for Riley Children's Hospital
• Support of Ronald McDonald House
• Health Awareness Programs
• Annual Participation in National Make a Difference Day
• Support of local community projects
• Activities


• Annual Home and Family Conference
• First Book for Kids
• Spring and Fall District Meetings
• Exchange Homemaker Program
• Host-A-Hoosier Program
• Extension Homemaker Chorus
• And many other volunteer opportunities