Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc.
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Serving the Greater Memphis Area
Working Toward a Brighter Future
Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc. at a Glance
The Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc. is organized exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. Its' mission is to impart character building and knowledge for youth, young adults, and families, enabling them to enhance their lives through community service. The Foundation promotes high scholastic and ethical standards through educational guidance and scholarship. Personalized programs and activities are designed to focus on self-reliance skills, academic achievement, leadership training, career development, money management, personal financial responsibility, preventative healthcare and community service.
Dansherryl Ford-Knapp
Chairman
Greetings from the President
Dedicated to Enhancing the Lives of Others
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It is my esteemed honor to serve as the President of the Pearls of Service Foundation of Memphis, TN. I would like to express my enthusiasm about the possibilities that lie ahead for the 2025-2026 administration.
The theme for this administration is "Back to the Basics and Beyond". Specifically, my thought is that we renew and refresh our foundation to prepare us for the future.
Established in July 2008, the Pearls of Service Foundation, Incorporated is proud to serve the Memphis, Tennessee communities. We are a non-profit, tax-exempt organization, chartered by the State of Tennessee and classified by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) entity. The Pearls of Service Foundation was created exclusively for charitable and educational purposes.
The Foundation’s mission is to provide support and programs that advance and promote healthy lifestyle, educational advancement, economic empowerment, and environmental sustainability in the Greater Memphis, Tennessee community.
As the foundation enters her 17th year of service, we look forward to developing new partnerships, growing the next generation of community leaders, and creating a legacy of impact in Memphis, Tennessee and beyond that serves our community for decades to come.
Our signature program is the Ivy League, which is an acronym for Investing Values in our Youth through LEAdership, Guidance, Unity and Empowerment. The Ivy League Program is designed to cultivate youth to become strong leaders, chose positive lifestyles and make wise decisions. The Ivy Leaguers are comprised of boys and girls in grades 8th – 12th . We proudly provide financial assistance through scholarship to deserving students. For more details about the Ivy League Program please visit the Ivy League page on our website.
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With over 500 passionate and committed women as members of this organization, together we remain dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve and fostering meaningful change. It is our hope that you would join our service efforts. Whether you are a valued supporter, community partner, or someone exploring our work for the first time, we thank you for visiting and learning more about our mission and vision.
On behalf of the members of the Pearls of Service Foundation of Memphis, Tennessee, it is my pleasure to welcome you to our website. We encourage you to visit for information on our programs, and extraordinary service we provide the community.
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Yours In Service,
Dansherryl Ford-Knapp
Dansherryl Ford- Knapp, President
Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc.
“Be the change you want to see in the world.”
― Mahatma Gandhi
Contact Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc.
Get in touch with Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc. to learn more about our work and how you can get involved.
Ivy League Applications should be mailed to:
Ivy League c/o Krishna Lott
PO Box 172007
Memphis, TN 38187
Inquiries to Pearls of Service Foundation, Inc:
Dansherryl Ford-Knapp, President
PO Box 172007
Memphis, TN 38187
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