(CLAIR | Simi Valley, CA) — With vision, leadership, and a strong sense of service, Eagle Scout candidate Noah Fabry helped lead a practical transformation of the Samaritan Center of Simi Valley—bringing together Boy Scout Troop 605, local businesses, and community volunteers for a project with lasting impact.
From April 5 to 7, the team renovated the center’s front patio, created a new walking path, and poured a concrete pad to accommodate upcoming storage sheds. These upgrades, designed for both function and safety, are already reshaping how the nonprofit serves the community.
Noah, a student at Simi Valley High School, began his Scouting journey at age 7 as a Cub Scout. He said the program nurtured his love for the outdoors, helped him grow as a leader, and introduced him to friendships he might not have formed otherwise. “I have always loved being in the outdoors and Scouting, and I love doing things like camping and fishing,” he told Clair. “Scouting has allowed me to grow in the outdoors and provided me opportunities I would have never had before. Scouting has also opened the door for new friendships.”
His family attends Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Simi Valley, which has long supported neighbors in need through outreach and charitable giving. That connection helped shape Noah’s decision to focus his Eagle project on the Samaritan Center—a place where his troop had often donated food but whose broader impact he only came to fully appreciate during this effort. “It was not until I managed this project that I fully understood what the Samaritan Center does to support the community,” Noah said. “It has been eye-opening to see what great works they do above and beyond just providing food for the needy.”
The project received financial support from the Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization based at Saint Rose of Lima known for its work benefiting those experiencing hunger, homelessness, and hardship.
Noah’s father, James Fabry—vice president of operations at Rudolph and Sletten, where he oversees projects in both the Greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas—also serves as a troop leader and helped organize labor and logistics for the effort. “It’s a perfect opportunity to get our entire troop involved and help the community we live in,” James Fabry said.
Noah emphasized that the project was a true team effort. “Several companies donated to make it a success. All the Scouts of Troop 605, along with friends and family, worked extremely hard for three straight days to get the project done,” he said. “It was amazing to see how much me and the other Scouts learned new skills during this project.”
“These additions are more than just cosmetic—by improving safety and accessibility for clients, volunteers and staff, and freeing up valuable indoor office space, the upgrades will have a long-term impact on the Samaritan Center’s day-to-day operations,” said Annika Sumby, Executive Director of the center.
“This project was a real community effort,” Sumby added. “On top of volunteers working all weekend to prep the spaces, the following local partners were involved: Rudolph and Sletten Inc., WM, Spragues Ready Mix, Chris Lierman Concrete Pumping, Lowe’s, and Eagle Scout Troop 605. We are very thankful to Noah, his dad, and all the volunteers and businesses who stepped in to support this.”
Located at 280 Royal Avenue, the Samaritan Center plays a vital role in Simi Valley. It provides meals, showers, case management, mental health support, mail services, and a safe place to rest for people experiencing homelessness. In 2024 alone, the center served nearly 25,000 meals, rescued over 262,000 pounds of food, and welcomed nearly 13,000 hours of volunteer help.
Simi Valley is fortunate to be home to many Scouts who choose to complete their Eagle projects locally. Just recently, fellow Troop 605 Scout Parker Bedford honored his great-grandfather’s military legacy by launching a project in support of U.S. troops overseas. A senior at Santa Susana High School, Parker is raising funds and gathering goods to personally pack and ship 25 care packages to deployed soldiers. He is also hosting a donation drive to benefit For The Troops, a Simi Valley-based nonprofit that sends morale-boosting packages to service members around the world.
Noah’s initiative fulfills a major requirement for earning the rank of Eagle Scout—the highest achievement in Scouts BSA. According to scouting.org, to attain this honor, a Scout must plan, develop, and lead a service project that benefits a religious institution, school, or community. The project serves as a capstone, demonstrating leadership, initiative, and a lasting contribution to others.
The improvements made during this project will support the center’s mission of restoring dignity and stability to the lives of those most in need. As the community continues to rally around the Samaritan Center, the physical upgrades symbolize something more—a shared investment in hope and compassion.
