St. John #5 Faith Church/ Camp ACE

Mission

To reestablish, strengthen, and expand opportunities for positive children and youth development, post hurricane Katrina. This strategy seeks to increase the opportunities for children and youth aged 4-16 to fully develop their educational potential and experiences, by providing positive children and youth enhancement services that address their diverse needs.

Programs

-After school program: teaching life, health, social, academic, and cultural skills to children -HIV awareness and HIV hospice program

Current Projects on GlobalGiving

Develop Young Leaders in the 7th Ward

Personnel Overview

Pastor Bruce Davenport - Pastor, St. John #5 Faith Church; Executive Direct
Bruce has over 20 years experience in spiritual counseling. He is dedicated to helping community members in the 7th Ward. He also has several years of experience working with severely challenged men.

Deborah Davenport - Consultant and Grant Writer
Deborah has BA is Sociology and has over 30 years of experience working in program development, Board training, working with: children, youth and families; housing development and construction; and grant writing.

Personnel Statistics

Bruce Davenport,
Pastor
Founded in 1989
Employees: 8
Volunteers: 6

Financial Statistics

Budget (2006): $800,000
Budget (2005): $600,000
Maximum Budget: $800,000
Overhead: 13 %
Other funding sources: Private, Foundation, and State grants
Religious Affiliation: Christian