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

Audit Committee

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

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