Ivy Community Foundation, Inc.

Hello Family and Friends. I am a Debutante in the 2019 Pink Cultured Pearls Cotillion sponsored by the Ivy Community Foundation, Inc. of the Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.  The Cotillion presentation will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at the Georgia World Congress Center in Downtown Atlanta. 

I am an honor student at Dutchtown High School and will be graduating in May 2019.  I plan to major in Criminal Justice or Business Administration in college, and then attend law school.  My professional goals are to become a lawyer in the military.  I find the political process in our country fascinating and hope to one day serve my community in an elected position.  This year, I am the Captain of the Girls Varsity Basketball Team, an officer in FBLA, member of the National Honor Society, school ambassador, a Wendy's High School Heisman winner, and work part-time at Smoothie King.

As a Debutante, I will be participating in public service projects and educational workshops.  I will also have an opportunity to compete in the “Miss Cultured Pearls 2019” contest that provides scholarships to further my education beyond high school.  The scholarship awards are funded through the proceeds generated from the souvenir ad journal.  

 I solicit your assistance in raising funds that would qualify me for the title of “Miss Pink Cultured Pearls 2019”.  Your contribution will be identified in our souvenir ad journal, which will highlight our achievements and participation in the Cotillion.  Any amount you donate will be very much appreciated.  Your donation is also tax deductible.

 Please consider my request as I endeavor to complete one of many goals that I consider important to reaching my fullest potential.  This experience will enhance me personally, educationally, culturally, and socially. 

*The mission of the Ivy Community Foundation, Incorporated is to initiate programs, projects,and activities that will inform, educate, support and engage the citizens in our community and enhance their quality of life.

When making a donation, please write Kennedy Freeman in the comment section.  

Love and many thanks,

Kennedy

Happy New Year Family and Friends,

I hope everyone’s year is off to a great start; mine is! I am happy to share with you that I am well on my way to finishing up my senior year, and so many exciting things are happening for me. It is an honor to announce to you that I have been chosen to participate as a debutante in the 2017-2018 Pink Cultured Pearls Cotillion, which is sponsored by the Ivy Community Foundation, Inc. of the Kappa Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. in Atlanta, Georgia. The culminating event will be the cotillion; however, I’ve been enriched by the many activities the debutantes have participated in over the last few months. Social and life skills, college readiness, and community service have been the heart of the program. As we near the end, I need your help.

As a debutante, I will be competing against other young ladies to be crowned Miss Debutante 2018. The winner is primarily chosen by her ability to raise the greatest funds. You should know that the proceeds for this event will be used to provide scholarship awards and continue the work that Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. does in the community. I am humbly asking for your support by way of a monetary donation.

One of the goals I set for myself since learning of my acceptance into all five institutions I applied to was to work really hard to secure as many scholarships as I could to lessen the burden of college expenses on my parents. They constantly tell me that the only thing I should worry about is being a good student, and that they will take care of the rest. I know they will, and I appreciate them, but I also want to prove to them how responsible I am in attempting to pave my way financially to college. My plan is to attend Kent State University in Kent, Ohio, and major in Fashion Design and minor in Business.

It is hard to believe that four years of high school have flown by and I am about to embark on yet another milestone in my life. During high school, I have consistently maintained and A+ average. My current GPA is a 4.2. I have been involved in many clubs and organizations, volunteered in meaningful ways, and have found time to do things I enjoy. My two passions right now are playing the piano and ice skating. I will be competing in my first ice skating competition in May. I know it’s late, but better late than never. Senior year has been easier than I thought. As a dual enrollment student, I take course at Georgia State University and will earn both high school and college credit. I have had a sneak preview of what college is going to be like, and I can honestly say I can’t wait until August 2018.

Please help me top off this magical year by helping me earn a scholarship by participating in this year’s cotillion. I am excited to make my formal debut, but even more excited about the possibility of being awarded one of the top scholarships. Scholarships will be issued based on how much money each debutante raises.

I want to share with you important information you will need to know about making a contribution. Please know that NO donation is too small and EVERY donation is greatly appreciated. My goal is to raise $7,000. Your donations will be acknowledge in the souvenir program. Ads may be purchased in the following amounts:

Any amount is welcomed and encouraged; however, here are the suggested amounts by the organization:

Patron (name listed only): $25
Patron (name listed only): $50
Half-page Ad: $100
Full-page Ad: $200

All donations will go directly to the Pink Cultured Pearls, Ivy Community Foundation account. If purchasing an ad, feel free to place your message in the “Comments” section of the GoFundMe page or send it privately to [email redacted]. In the subject line write “Ad Message for Victoria Jones.” The deadline for donations is March 11, 2018.

Thank you so much for your support and sharing this wonderful experience with me!

Warmest Regards,
Victoria

THANK YOU!

The campaign is over.

The Ivy Community Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization.