About the Foundation
ABOUT THE SOUTHERN CRESCENT PEARLS FOUNDATION, INC.
Founded in 2008, the Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation, Inc. is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization committed to improving the quality of life throughout Clayton and Henry Counties and surrounding communities. Established by members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Psi Alpha Omega Chapter, the Foundation advances charitable, educational, and community initiatives that create lasting, measurable impact.
Guided by a steadfast commitment to service, leadership, and philanthropy, the Foundation serves as a catalyst for positive change by investing in programs, partnerships, and opportunities that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. The Foundation fulfills its charitable mission through:
1. Education
The Foundation invests in educational initiatives that expand opportunities for lifelong learning, academic achievement, leadership development, scholarship support, and student success.
2. Community Outreach
The Foundation collaborates with nonprofit organizations and community partners to address local needs through volunteerism, outreach initiatives, civic engagement, and humanitarian service
3. Economic Empowerment
The Foundation promotes financial stability and economic opportunity by supporting initiatives focused on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, workforce development, career readiness, and wealth-building.
4. Health & Wellness
The Foundation supports programs that improve physical, mental, and emotional well-being through health education, preventive care, wellness initiatives, and community awareness.
5. Humanitarian Assistance
The Foundation provides charitable resources and support that improve quality of life, respond to community needs, and strengthen resilience through compassionate service and strategic partnerships.
Through strategic philanthropy, responsible stewardship, and collaborative partnerships, the Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation, Inc. remains dedicated to strengthening communities and creating opportunities that empower future generations.
As a recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all charitable contributions directly support the Foundation’s scholarships, grants, charitable programs, and community outreach initiatives.
OUR PURPOSE
The Southern Crescent Pearls Foundation, Inc. promotes local and community development by funding charitable programs and initiatives in education, community outreach, economic empowerment, health and wellness, and humanitarian assistance.
The Foundation is committed to identifying community needs, investing in meaningful solutions, and supporting programs that improve educational outcomes, enhance the well-being of individuals and families, and strengthen the communities we serve. Through thoughtful stewardship of charitable resources, the Foundation seeks to create lasting opportunities and measurable impact for current and future generations.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Leading with Purpose. Serving with Power. Growing our Impact.
Stacy Odoms
President
Denisha Brown
Assistant Treasurer
Diedra Moore
Psi Alpha Omega
Chapter President
Mussettee Hill
Member at Large
Ebony Leflore-Telo
Member at Large
Shelly Clark
Parliamentarian
Teri Fields
Vice-President
Kimberly Newsome
Financial Secretary
Danielle Bess
Psi Alpha Omega
Chapter 1sr Vice- President
Kryslyn McNair
Member at Large
Putrina Footman
Member at Large
Shanta Chambers
Program Director
Brittney Walker
Treasurer
Tracey J. Brown
Assistant Financial Secretary
Diedra Moore
Psi Alpha Omega
Chapter Treasurer
Shandrea McCant
Member at Large
Sadohl Jones
Member at Large
Khrystyne Craddock
Fundraising Chairman
Marcia Teemer
Secretary
Danielle Roberts
Member at Large
Aleeza Parkey
Member at Large
Jameka Fields Rhodes
Member at Large
Ad-Hoc Committees
Denise Uzzell
Teri Fields
Grant Commiittee
Brittney Walker
Budget and Finance Committee
Lisa Hinton
Nominating Committee
Shelly Clark
Bylaws Committee
Ebony Leflore-Telo
Public Relations Committee
Shandrea McCant
Custodian
Whitney Lockett
Technology Committee
Special Committees
Sherry Tillman
Scholarship Committee
Angela Engram
2026 Cotillion Co-Chairman
Mussettee Hill
2026 Cotillion Co-Chairman