SCHOLARSHIPS
We promote the learning process by substantially supporting promising college freshmen students with one-time scholarships and periodic encouragement grants sent throughout the year.
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YLI - YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE
Pearls of Distinction Foundation, Inc. has fully funded Alpha Kappa Alpha's "Youth Leadership Institute," a youth-led, interactive, leadership development program to engage and empower middle school young men and women. Initially established at Washington Middle School in 2024, the program allows young people to learn meeting management skills, engage in self-awareness and visioning exercises, explore career options, participate in life skills discussions, become more civically, socially, and environmentally aware, and complete a community service project.
CHIPP
To support family advocacy, Pearls of Distinction Foundation funds the "Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack" (CHIPP) program which provides weekend and holiday meals for children within the Evansville Community. Currently, the program is serving the Carver Community Daycare.
BREAKFAST WITH SANTA
Pearls of Distinction Foundation is delighted to continue to financially support "Breakfast with Santa," a local program begun over 40 years ago to offer a nourishing hot breakfast and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus to young people in the Evansville Community. Every first Saturday in December, young people and their parents gather for crafts, story-time, free books, breakfast, and a gift from Santa. Set in a "magically" decorated environment, the event offers a welcomed holiday tradition for young and old.
PREVIOUS SUPPORT
Pearls of Distinction Foundation, Incorporated has been proud to financially support other impactful programs for the community . . .
#CAPâ„
#CAP (College Admissions Process) was a signature youth enrichment program designed to assist high school students as they sought admission to college by providing guidance and support in completing the application and enrollment process using a step-by-step approach. This educational initiative was provided to male and female students in grades 9-12. Students in the #CAP Program also have an opportunity to receive academic enrichment and life skills training to support their journey to college or vocational employment. Students in the #CAP Program also had an opportunity to receive academic enrichment and life skills training to support their journey to college or vocational employment.
Emerging Young Leaders
Emerging Young Leaders (EYL), was an initiative focused on mentoring young female students in middle school. EYL endeavored to expose young ladies to life-skills, goal setting, etiquette, social graces, self-respect, and steps to attain their goals while also encouraging a strong focus on education.
Other Initiatives
Financial support of other initiatives has included donations and distribution of backpacks loaded with school supplies, exposing young people to the arts and cultural events, community health awareness, and financial literacy for parents.
