Pearls of Service, Incorporated (POS) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization created by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, Chi Zeta Omega Chapter, located in Plano, Texas. POS provides academic and philanthropic services to individuals, families, and underrepresented groups in Collin County, focusing on college scholarships, youth development, health, family empowerment, and initiatives related to environmental and global concerns.
Since its establishment in 2002, Pearls of Service has played a significant role in the Plano and Collin County community. The organization has sponsored activities for African American youth, emphasizing cultural, social, emotional, and academic development.
Youth Mentoring Opportunities
Business Optimization + Leadership Development (B.O.L.D.) Academy
STEM Workshops
Supply Chain & Entrepreneur Summer Camps
Male Leadership Conference
Donations to Plano Daycare Learning Center
Tutoring programs (Douglas Community Center)
Douglas Community Center Holiday meals
Habitat for Humanity Build (Douglas Community)
Fundraising and contributions to Alzheimer’s Association, American Heart Association,
National Alliance on Mental Illness, and Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and American Cancer Society.
We are raising funds to increase the value of our scholarships to high school and college students.
We are also seeking funds to support the continuation of program that provide youth and the broader community with leadership development, community building, cultural exchange, personal development and skill acquisition. One such program is Business Optimization + Leadership Development (B.O.L.D.) Academy. The program is a multi-year summer program offered free for 9th – 12th Grade and recent High School Graduates in Collin County and surrounding areas. This program provides an environment for students to evaluate themselves and learn to effectively communicate in various ways while becoming an advocate for themselves. In addition, we introduce foundational business principles – mindset and problem-solving. With community support, we were able to provide over $15,000 in awards to students completing the program. The objective of the award is to teach students to invest in themselves.
Pearls of Service, Inc., is a nonprofit charitable organization created by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated,® Chi Zeta Omega Chapter, of Plano, Texas. Our mission is to raise and distribute funds in support of charitable and educational efforts in Collin County. In addition to providing college scholarships, we support youth development, health, family empowerment, and initiatives focusing on environmental and global concerns.
Organization name
Pearls of Service, Inc.
Causes
Community Improvement, Youth & Children, Education - Higher Ed
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Collin
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Other
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Address
P. O. Box 941834