About Us
The South Bend Alumni Association aspires to support education in our schools by funding extra- and co-curricular activities that are not tax funded and by instilling an awareness of the need for student service in the community.
We support all schools with South Bend Community School Corporation.
How We Help
Through fundraising and donations, we are able to financially support students in the South Bend Community School Corporation through three main avenues.
1
Grants & SBAA Sponsorships
Co-curricular and Extracurricular activities provide support for athletic teams, drama and fine arts clubs, academic competitions, field trips and more.
2
Scholarships
College scholarships are available for SBCSC graduating seniors.
3
Fundraiser Events
We support programs and scholarships for students in the SBCSC through several signature fundraising events.
Our Impact
2022-2023 SchoOl Year
Non-profit organizations benefited from student service
Co-Ex Grants Funded
Students and Families impacted by SBAA programs
Scholarships awarded to 3 high school graduate recipients
Our History
The South Bend Alumni Association was founded in 1985 as the South Bend School Boosters with a single objective: to save the School Field stadium and complex from demolition and reconstruction as a service facility and bus parking lot. Louis Baker formed the original committee to address fundraising for the project. The committee elected Edwin Ehlers as its first Chairman of the Board when it was decided to continue on a new mission: to assist with education in our schools and incorporate as an Indiana 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit corporation.
The name “Boosters” often led to the belief the organization focused entirely on athletics. To change this perception, the Boosters organized as the Alumni Association in 1989 and named Joseph S. Fragomeni, Sr. as its first chairman. In 1994, the Boosters and Alumni Association merged under the name South Bend Alumni Association, with Mr. Fragomeni serving as Chairman until 2000.
In recent years, the South Bend Alumni Association has grown to be a powerful support for SBCSC schools, faculty, staff, and most importantly, students. Because of the support of generous donors and corporate sponsors, the Co-Ex Grant, SBAA Sponsorship, and scholarship programs have continued to grow, and we are also able to explore new and innovative ways to to support education in South Bend.
