The PEARL Foundation, Inc.

The PEARL Foundation in conjunction with the Rho Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., (Cobb County) will be sponsoring the College Prep Club for female students in grades 9-12 who attend a Cobb County or Marietta City high school. A variety of informative and interesting seminars will be conducted. These seminars focus on the college admissions process, financial aid, college entrance exams and the college experience.  The culmination of the program will be a trip to visit a Historically Black College or University.  It is expected that students participating in this group attend the College Prep sessions planned by the sorority, complete at least 15 hours of community service over the summer break, participate in a group community service project during the school year and complete other assigned activities throughout the program year.

Students interested in applying to become a member of the College Prep Club, must complete the application and return it  postmarked by Friday, May 11, 2012. Applications received after the postmark date will not be accepted.

 

Click below to obtain a copy of the application:

2012-2013 College Prep Club Application

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 The Cobb County Board of Commissioners and the Cobb Community Relations Council has named The PEARL Foundation, Inc. and the Rho Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. as one of four recipients of the annual Creating Community Awards. 

The purpose of these awards is to recognize an individual, team or organization that has done something unique in making a positive contribution to the inclusion of any of the diverse communities in Cobb County. Those groups could be identified as race/ethnicity, age/generational, religious, disabled or handicapped, gender, etc.

The purpose of the awards is not only to recognize good works in the county, but also to provide a model and inspiration for the rest of the Cobb community.

Commissioners each receive nominations from their districts. Recipients are chosen by a five member evaluation panel, which is separate from the board of the Community Relations Council.

Awards will be presented on March 15, 2012 at the council's award dinner at Piedmont Church in Marietta, Georgia.

 

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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., founded in 1908 as the first African-American Greek-letter sorority, promotes high scholastic and ethical standards.  Since 1987, the North Suburban Atlanta Chapter, Rho Zeta Omega, has actively supported the community through various service projects.  One of our annual projects includes awarding college scholarships to talented area students.  The PEARL Foundation, Inc., in conjunction with Rho Zeta Omega Chapter will award 2012 scholarships based on the following criteria:

 

• Applicant must be an African-American female who resides in Cobb County and attends a Cobb County High School or Marietta High School
• Applicant must be in the graduating class of 2012
• Applicant must have a minimum GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale
• Applicant must have demonstrated leadership ability in the school and community
• Applicant must have participated in community service projects
• Applicant must show financial need
• Applicant must be available for an interview with the Scholarship committee

All applications should be mailed to the address included on the application and must be postmarked by Friday, February 24, 2012, no exceptions! In order to be considered for a scholarship, the following items must be included with the application:

 

• Current official student transcript that includes the most recent grades
• Two recommendation forms
• 500-word essay, double-spaced and typed

 

 

 2012 Scholarship Flyer

 2012 Scholarship Application

 2012 Scholarship Recommendation Form

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The PEARL Foundation, Inc. and the Rho Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., held its signature fundraising event, An Intimate Evening of Jazz and Dance on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at The Twelve Atlantic Station.  

 

Jennifer Turner, President of Rho Zeta Omega and Gloria Nichols, President of The PEARL Foundation, Inc. greeted guests and thanked them for their continued support.  The Home Depot was presented the Visionary award in recognition of a $10,000 donation to The Pearl Foundation.   Mr. Marvin Ellison, Executive Vice President of US Stores accepted the award on behalf of The Home Depot.  Don Johnson of State Farm Insurance, Wells Fargo Foundation, and Publix also received special recognition during the evening for their support of the annual fundraising event.

Proceeds from the annual fundraiser benefit our community outreach programs in Cobb County, enabling The PEARL Foundation, Inc. and Rho Zeta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to continue to implement our community service initiatives.  

 

A heartfelt thanks to our corporate sponsors and to everyone that contributed to the success of our annual fundraiser. 

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The PEARL Foundation, Inc. was honored by Wells Fargo with a $1,000 grant at the company’s Days of Giving celebration at the Mansour Center in Marietta on Nov. 8, 2011.  The donation to The PEARL Foundation, Inc. is among contributions to 234 groups to non-profits across Georgia made at community events.  The program is in its third year in Atlanta.

 

 “A hallmark of Wells Fargo is local decision-making and local involvement,” said Jim Lawrence, community bank president for the area.  “Through Days of Giving we’re helping groups that are making a difference in local communities.”  According to Mr. Lawrence, The PEARL Foundation, Inc. was selected by frontline employees of the company for the honor.

 

Across Atlanta, Wells Fargo has more than 5,000 employees and serves customers at nearly 200 bank locations.  Added Lawrence, “We know the needs continue to be great across our area, especially now.  This is a way to help more people and more groups that we haven’t been able to reach in the past.”

 

These unrestricted dollars will allow The PEARL Foundation, Inc. to continue to make a difference in the Cobb County community.  We are proud to welcome Wells Fargo as a supporter and community partner!

 

 

Todd Ash, Wells Fargo's Sprayberry Branch Manager presents $1000 donation to Gloria Nichols, President of the Board of Directors of The PEARL Foundation, Inc. at the Days of Giving Event on Nov. 8, 2011

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The PEARL Foundation, Inc. and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Zeta Omega Chapter are joining the fight against Human Trafficking, and will sponsor an awareness seminar in Marietta, GA. Human Trafficking is a crime against humanity. It involves an act of recruiting, transporting, transferring, harboring or receiving a person through a use of force, coercion or other means, for the purpose of exploiting them.

Every year, thousands of men, women and children fall into the hands of traffickers in the United States and abroad, even in the Metro-Atlanta areas.  A group of concerned citizens, community leaders and politicians will come together to talk about this crime, what’s happening in our communities and how we can help combat this crime against our children and other loved ones.

During the seminar, the history of sex trafficking will be discussed along with how to recognize victims, the Senate Bills, the authority to intervene and who should be contacted. A special presentation from a former victim will also be presented. The seminar will be held at Zion Baptist Church, 165 Lemon St, Marietta GA, near the square, on September 15, at 6:30 PM.

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The PEARL Foundation Inc. in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, Rho Zeta Omega chapter invites members, supporters, patrons, friends and family to help raise funds for Heifer International by dining at Sweet Tomatoes (Barrett Pkwy location) on Thursday, June 30, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00  PM. Print out the attached flyer, take to Sweet Tomatoes  and 15% of your check will be donated to PEARL Foundation Inc. for Heifer International.

Date: Thursday,  June 30, 2011

Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Location:  Barrett Sweet Tomatoes, 1125 Ernest Barrett Pkwy., Kennesaw, GA 30144

Directions: http://sweettomatoes.com/locations/restaurant.aspx?store_id=58&store_name=Barrett

 

Heifer International’s mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth. By giving families a hand-up, not just a hand-out, they empower them to turn lives of hunger and poverty into self-reliance and hope. With gifts of livestock and training, Heifer helps families improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable ways. To learn more about Heifer International go to http://www.heifer.org

 

Don't forget to print the flyer below:

 

Sweet Tomatoes Flyer -June 30, 2011

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The PEARL Foundation Inc. in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc, Rho Zeta Omega chapter invites members, supporters, patrons, friends and family to help raise funds for Heifer International by dining at California Pizza Kitchen on June 25, 2011 from 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM.  Print out the attached flyer, take to California Pizza Kitchen and 20% of your check will be donated to PEARL Foundation Inc. for Heifer International.

 

Date: Saturday, June 25, 2011

Time: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

California Pizza Kitchen

4250 Roswell Road

Marietta, GA 30062

Corner of Roswell Road and Johnson Ferry

Website: http://www.cpk.com/location/pine-straw-ga

 

Heifer International’s mission is to work with communities to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth.

By giving families a hand-up, not just a hand-out, they empower them to turn lives of hunger and poverty into self-reliance and hope. With gifts of livestock and training, Heifer helps families improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable ways. To learn more about Heifer International go to http://www.heifer.org

 

Don't forget to print out the Flyer:

 

California Pizza Kitchen Flyer

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As part of the "Reach Out, Be Our Guest Program", Atlanta Braves players Tim Hudson, Chipper Jones, Brian McCann, Scott Linebrink and Martin Prado donated 25 tickets to The PEARL Foundation, Inc.

 

May is National Foster Care Month.  In support of the Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Program, the tickets will be donated to the youth to attend the May 28th, 2011 Atlanta Braves baseball game.  

 

Angela Bowers-Ervin, Chairman of the Social Justice and Human Rights Committee will coordinate the trip to the Braves game.  She was instrumental in establishing The PEARL Foundation, Inc. as a community partner with the Atlanta Braves "Reach Out, Be Our Guest Program".

 

As a member of the "Reach Out, Be Our Guest Program", we will write a thank you letter to the Atlanta Braves players for the use of the tickets, have the youth write thank you letters to the players, and take a photo of the group while at the game.  The letters and the photo will be sent to the Atlanta Braves organization.

 

Gloria Nichols

President

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The PEARL Foundation, Inc. in conjunction with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, Rho Zeta Omega chapter announces its 2011 Fundraiser, "An Intimate Evening of Jazz and Dance."  The fundraiser which benefits community programs and scholarships will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 7:00 PM EST at the Twelve Hotel at Atlantic Station.  Tickets for the fundraiser are $65 each. To learn about corporate sponsorship opportunities or to purchase tickets to the fundraiser, email info@thepearlfoundationga.org.

 

2011 Intimate Evening of Jazz Informational Flyer

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