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

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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.

5. The Facts of the Problem (Montgomery)

6. The Facts of the Problem (Montgomery)

7. The Facts of the Problem

8. 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.

9. 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

10. 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)

11. 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

12. 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

13. Our Journey to help the Cause!

14. 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.

15. Our Journey to help the Cause!

16. The Program’s News Story
Video

17. 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

18. 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!

19. Pack Full of Love