Leadership Montgomery Class XXXII - Project #3 Pack Full of Hope Leadership Montgomery Class XXXII - Project #3

Our Mission To obtain local support and funding that establishes and sustains a back pack program that will feed qualified children in local schools every week.

The Team Goals Solidify the Carver Elementary Program Work with Jacqueline Chappell Funding of the Program Short-term (this year) Long-term (next 20 yrs.) Create a Leadership Council Help guide the program Identify growth opportunities Sustainability for the entire Backpack Program

The Facts of the Problem The federal poverty definition consists of a series of thresholds based on family size and composition. In 2014, a 200% poverty threshold for a family of two adults and two children was $48,016.

The Facts of the Problem (Montgomery)

The Facts of the Problem (Montgomery)

The Facts of the Problem

The Facts of the Problem The federal poverty definition consists of a series of thresholds based on family size and composition. In 2014, a 200% poverty threshold for a family of two adults and two children was $48,016. The share of children under age 18 who live in families with incomes less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. CHILDREN IN EXTREME POVERTY Number of children under 18 living in households where the household income is less than 50.0 percent of the poverty threshold expressed as a percentage of all children under 18.

The Current Backpack Community (1 of 2) True Divine Baptist Church Brewbaker Complex (117) Zion Fellowship/Frazier UMC Seth Johnson (15) Frazer UMC Dozier (20) Dalraida (10) Garrett (10) Trinity Presbyterian School Vaughan Road (25) Hillard Chapel AME & Faith Full Gospel Highland Ave (7) Montgomery “Food for Kids” Davis (20) Mont “Food for Kids” & Nehemiah Center Highland Gardens (10) Aldersgate UMC Chisholm (12) Total of 34 Elementary Schools managed by MPS and only 16 currently being serviced by the Back Pack Project

The Current Backpack Community (2 of 2) Maxwell’s Officer’s Club/Montgomery & Montgomery “Food For Kids” Southlawn (20) St John’s Episcopal Floyd (10) Bible Fellowship E.D. Nixon (5) Christ Centered Church Wares Ferry Road (5) Anointed Warrior Hill Baptist Dunbar Ramer (45) Leadership Mont & City of Saint Jude Carver (50)

Who is Carver Elementary Carver Elementary and Arts Magnet School is composed of two programs housed as one elementary school. These are Program A (traditional) and Program B (creative arts magnet). Currently, with the institution of the Middle-School approach and the addition of a Pre-Kindergarten program, Carver Elementary serves grades Pre-K through 5. Grades K-2 are self-contained, and grades 3-5 are departmentalized. The school is staffed by a principal, one counselor, 25 certified classroom teachers, 8 artists and 9 specialists, and three teacher aides. In addition there is one itinerant professional and support personnel including two secretaries, seven lunchroom workers, and three custodians

Carver’s Back Pack Program Student enrollment averages approximately 500 students a year but this number fluctuates pretty constantly due to the “transient students”. 50 students are currently being served. Jacqueline Chappell – A selfless mother/parent and provider. Principal - Wilanie Covington Parent Liaison - Mr. VanDyver

Our Journey to help the Cause!

The Road Ahead The City of St. Jude is a Catholic, non-profit organization dedicated to the spiritual, health, social and educational needs of all people, regardless of their religious affiliation, sex, race or national origin.

Our Journey to help the Cause!

The Program’s News Story Video

Who we are Business Professional (Queen Bee) Life Long Educator Susanne Trest Life Long Educator Shelia Austin Real Estate Tycoon Dennis Barnes “The Man” of GOD Leo Lewis Bankers that Care Cathy Duncan Brantley Leverette Billy Whigham Public Servant (County Law) MAJ Jon Briggs

Our Challenge to You! Improve Food insecurity for the children of our community by getting and staying involved. Volunteer to pack a backpack once a month or donate to a current Backpack program. Seek out an organization that is willing to adopt a school as a mission or community project. Never think you don’t have time or can’t afford to help because GOD always makes a way!

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