Spring 2010

$3,778 to GSJ Missionary Baptist Church, Boy Scout Pack

During the past two years, the support of the AACF has propelled Cub Scout Troop 419 into a high quality, consistent, educational, fun activity for many inner-city youth.  Currently the troop has 25 registered scouts with a weekly average attendance of 18.  Scout leaders have been able to take the scouts to several outdoor scouting events and activities.  The scouts have been systematically progressing through the ranks of the scouting program while at the same time earning merit badges for several other items (attendance, working in the Church, etc.). 

$2,810 to GSJ Missionary Baptist Church, Girl Scout Troop

Girl Scout Troop 30369 began a little over a year ago with the support of the Greater St. John Missionary Baptist Church.  Although the program is relatively new, the girls have not really been able to enjoy the full Girl Scout experience due to lack of funding.  The goal is to expose these girls to a world they are not normally accustomed to in order to help them become successful, productive, confident citizens.  This is one of the only African American Girl Scout troops in South Bend.  The troop receives much support from the church.  Over the past year, attendance has climbed from 10 to between 25-30.