Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary, Inc.

10/14/2026

💚 EMERALD SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | L.A. WYNN, PA 💚

The Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary, Inc. is proud to recognize Lo**ta Wynn, CPA, of L.A. Wynn, PA as an Emerald Sponsor of our 22nd Annual Pearls with a Purpose Gala: Pink Noir - A Night in Black & White! 🖤🤍🩷

A respected leader in the accounting industry, Lo**ta A. Wynn provides trusted financial expertise through her top-ranked advisory, assurance, and tax firm serving the Greater Durham and Raleigh communities. Her commitment to helping individuals and businesses navigate challenges, achieve growth, and build financial success reflects the power of excellence and purposeful leadership.

We are grateful for her generous support and investment in our mission. Partnerships like hers help us continue creating meaningful opportunities and making a lasting impact throughout our community.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking Lo**ta A. Wynn and L.A. Wynn, PA for their commitment to service and community empowerment! 💚

🌐 www.lawynnpa.com

10/13/2026

💚 EMERALD SPONSOR SPOTLIGHT | DR. JHERI HOLBERT 💚

We are proud to recognize Dr. Jheri Holbert Founder & CEO of Kids4Equity , as an Emerald Sponsor of the 22nd Annual Pearls with a Purpose Gala! ✨

Founded in 2020 in the wake of George Floyd’s murder, Kids 4 Equity was born from a powerful commitment to helping children navigate their emotions, embrace kindness, and make thoughtful choices in an increasingly complex world.

As an educator and the daughter of an activist, Dr. Holbert understands the importance of creating spaces where children feel safe, seen, valued, and understood. Through an innovative blend of education, psychology, technology, and entertainment, she is helping equip the next generation with tools to lead with empathy and compassion.

Her work reminds us that when we invest in the emotional well-being of children, we invest in the future of our communities.

On behalf of the Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary, Inc., we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Holbert and Kids 4 Equity for their generous support of Pearls with a Purpose. Your commitment to empowering young minds and strengthening communities beautifully reflects the spirit of service at the heart of our mission.

💚 Please join us in celebrating Dr. Jheri Holbert!

🌐 www.kids4equity.com
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10/12/2026

The Pearlfect Raffle is Back!

Ready to add a little luck to your October? ✨
For just $20, you could be on your way to $1,000, $750 or $500 in CASH! 💰

And while you’re having a little fun, you’re also helping the Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary, Inc. support educational scholarships and community service programs.

🎟️ $20 = 1 entry
🎟️ $50 = 3 entries
🎟️ $100 = 6 entries

The drawing takes place LIVE at our Pearls with a Purpose charity gala on November 7 - and you don’t have to be present to win!

A little luck. A lot of impact. That’s PEARLFECT.

Enter as many times as you choose here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-pearlfect-raffle-2

Then share the luck with someone who could use a little extra!

10/09/2026

It is with great pride and appreciation that the Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary, Inc. recognizes Dr. Jacquelyn G. Wilson, PharmD, as an Emerald Sponsor of our 22nd Annual Pearls with a Purpose Gala! ✨

A retired pharmacist, clinical research scientist, and dedicated community advocate, Dr. Wilson exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose and serve with compassion.

Her commitment to uplifting others is reflected in her extensive community involvement, including service on the boards of The Carying Place and the UNC Family Medicine Patient Advisory Board. She is also a former board member of the Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary, Inc.

A proud Silver Star and Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Dr. Wilson continues to make a meaningful impact through her church, healthcare advocacy, and volunteer service.

Dr. Wilson, thank you for your generosity, unwavering commitment to service, and investment in our mission. Your support helps us continue creating opportunities, empowering communities, and making a lasting difference.

Please join us in celebrating and thanking Dr. Jacquelyn G. Wilson for her Emerald-level sponsorship! 💚💗

10/07/2026

Emerald Sponsor Highlight ✨

We are proud to recognize Signature Smiles Family Dentistry of Cary and Dr. Archie Cook, Jr. as one of our Emerald Sponsor of the 22nd Annual Pearls with a Purpose Gala!

Dr. Cook is the founder and lead dentist of Signature Smiles of Cary, a veteran-owned dental practice rooted right here in Cary. A graduate of NC State University and the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Dentistry, Dr. Cook has built his practice around more than creating beautiful smiles, his approach centers on relationships, compassion, innovation, and helping patients feel genuinely cared for.

Through Signature Smiles, Dr. Cook and his team provide comprehensive dental care ranging from general and cosmetic dentistry to Invisalign, dental implants, smile makeovers, and more, all while creating an environment designed to feel welcoming and personal.

We are incredibly grateful for Dr. Cook’s generosity and his investment in the mission of the Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary, Inc. His support helps us continue the work of serving, uplifting, and investing in our community.

Thank you, Dr. Cook and Signature Smiles, for helping us make a purposeful impact! 💚

Learn more about Signature Smiles visit here: www.signaturesmiles-nc.com

10/05/2026

✨ MEET OUR MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES ✨

The Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary, Inc. is excited to welcome award-winning journalist and WRAL Weekend Anchor Sister Kirstyn Clark as Mistress of Ceremonies for Pink Noir: A Night in Black & White!

A proud Cary native and graduate of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill , Sister Clark has built an impressive career rooted in storytelling, service and community. Her work has earned honors including Best Reporter and Outstanding Spot News Reporting from the Chesapeake Associated Press Broadcasters Association, along with recognition from the National Association of Black Journalists.

And, of course, she is no stranger to sisterhood and service as a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®. 💕💚

We are excited to have Sister Clark guide us through an unforgettable evening of elegance, impact and celebration.

- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- 7:00–11:00 PM
- Embassy Suites Cary
- $100 | Black Tie

Get ready for Pink Noir: A Night in Black & White. 🖤🤍💗

09/23/2026

This November, elegance meets purpose at Pink Noir: A Night in Black & White.

Join the Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary for an evening of beautiful details, meaningful connection, and generosity in action. Together, we’ll celebrate community while investing in programs that advance education, economic empowerment, health, and the arts.

Come dressed in your finest black and white attire and ready to be part of something that extends far beyond one evening.

✨ Every ticket supports our mission. Every guest helps make an impact.

📍 Embassy Suites Cary
📅 November 7, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM

Tickets are available at the link in our bio.

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We can’t wait to welcome you to Pink Noir. 🖤🤍

09/05/2026

We were featured WRAL TV! 🎥✨

Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary, Inc. was proud to be featured on WRAL to share more about Pearls & Punchlines, an afternoon where laughter meets purpose.

Join us Sunday, September 13 at 3 PM at Raleigh Improv for an afternoon of comedy, community and giving back, all in support of the work and impact of ICSFC.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to shine a light on our mission and invite even more of our community to be part of it.

Come laugh with us for a cause! 💕🎤

🎟️ Sunday, September 13, 2026
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Raleigh Improv

Sigma Tau Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

09/03/2026

This November, elegance meets purpose at Pink Noir: A Night in Black & White.

Join the Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary for an evening of beautiful details, meaningful connection, and generosity in action. Together, we’ll celebrate community while investing in programs that advance education, economic empowerment, health, and the arts.

Come dressed in your finest black and white attire and ready to be part of something that extends far beyond one evening.

✨ Every ticket supports our mission. Every guest helps make an impact.

📍 Embassy Suites Cary
📅 November 7, 2026
🕖 7:00 PM

Tickets are available here: zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pink-noir-a-night-in-black-and-white

We can’t wait to welcome you to Pink Noir. 🖤🤍

Some evenings are remembered for the fancy attire.

The unforgettable ones are remembered for the lives they helped change. ✨

This November, step into an evening where elegance meets purpose.

Pink Noir: A Night in Black & White is more than a gala. It’s an opportunity to gather with community, celebrate generosity, and invest in a future where education, economic empowerment, health, and the arts continue to thrive through the work of the Ivy Community Service Foundation of Cary.

Dress in your finest black and white attire and join us for a night filled with beautiful details, meaningful moments, and a shared commitment to making a lasting impact.

✨ Every ticket supports our mission. Every guest becomes part of the story.

zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/pink-noir-a-night-in-black-and-white

✨Embassy Suites Cary
✨November 7, 2026
✨7:00 PM

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