ESSENCE OF IVY AND PEARLS FOUNDATION

The Essence of Ivy and Pearls Foundation (EOIP) is the philanthropic arm of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Phi Kappa Omega Chapter. The Essence of Ivy and Pearls Foundation seeks to spark change in the greater Chicagoland community it serves by providing scholarships, family programs, health services and educational resources.

Since the Essence of Ivy and Pearls Foundation was established, over $20,000 in scholarships has been awarded to deserving students. This funding comes from fundraisers held throughout the year. The signature fundraiser of EOIP is the Little Miss Polished Pearl Pageant.

2023 Board of Directors & Executive Committee

President – Ama Addai, Vice-President – Ericka Smith, Secretary – Kelley Brookins, Treasurer – Jennifer Henderson, Financial Secretary – Dionne Martin, Parliamentarian – Raquel Betton, Fundraising & Resource Development Chairman – Tiffany West, Public Relations Chairman – Tasha McShan, Scholarship Chairman – Leslie Cauley-Kittling, Member-at-Large – Christine McGhee, Member-at-Large – Tina Glover-Wilson

READ ACROSS AMERICA VIRTUAL BOOK DRIVE DONATIONS PROVIDED NEARLY 100 BOOKS TO THREE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS INT HE CHICAGOLAND AREA.

LITTLE MISS POLISHED

PEARL PAGENT

The Little Miss Polished Pearl Pageant is committed to inspiring young girls to express themselves as articulate public speakers, poised presenters and talented young leaders. Each young lady will learn a sense of confidence, self-pride and the importance of community service.

Through participation each entrant will build self-awareness, foster long-lasting relationships through team building and promote self-esteem and personal growth of each participant, cultivating educational opportunities.

EOIP SCHOLARSHIPS

Since 2003, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Phi Kappa Omega Chapter and The Essence of Ivy and Pearls Foundation has given over $20,000.00 in scholarship money to deserving youth in Cook County, Illinois.

The Essence of Ivy and Pearls Foundation is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization that seeks to spark change in the greater Chicagoland community it serves by providing scholarships, family programs, health services, and educational services.

2023 ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

  • Briana Kelly, North Carolina A&T University

  • Lunaire Ford II, Depauw University

  • Nyla Williams, Florida A&M University