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Student groups and Girl Scouts seek city support; council pledges donations

Montgomery City Council · March 4, 2026
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Summary

Representatives from Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama and LAMP Model UN described youth programs and funding needs; the council pledged contingency and district funds, including a $5,000 pledge from Councilor Calhoun to LAMP and several contingency allocations to Girl Scouts and youth programs.

Representatives from local youth organizations addressed the City Council seeking support and describing program impacts.

Girl Scouts: Carlin Evans, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama (S7), and ambassador Matt Bridal (S8) presented cookie-season fundraising and a partnership proposal. Evans said cookie sales "fund everything we do" and invited councilors to purchase packages for distribution to local hometown heroes; she noted that Girl Scouts of Southern Alabama will match purchases with donations to the Heart of Alabama Food Bank. (SEG 370–SEG 401)

LAMP Model UN: Hayden Jackson (S11), a senior at Lamp High School and deputy secretary general for Lyman, requested a financial contribution to cover hosting and travel costs (about $8,950 combined). Councilor Calhoun (S2) pledged $5,000 from his district and instructed staff to follow up on details for payment. (SEG 511–SEG 617)

Council contingency allocations: Council members approved contingency donations during the meeting, including multiple allocations to youth groups and the Girl Scouts; the motions to allocate contingency money were passed by unanimous voice vote. (SEG 1448–SEG 1476)

Why it matters: These contributions support youth leadership, academic enrichment and community-service partnerships; council members framed the donations as investments in local young people and community outreach.

What happens next: Staff and councilors will arrange payments and coordinate distribution per each nonprofit’s requests and the council’s contingency process.

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