The Essence of Ivy & Pearls Foundation

05/14/2026

Scholarship season is here!
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We’re excited to announce the 2026 EOIP scholarship opportunities designed to support students as they pursue their educational and career goals. Scan the flyer or click the link in our bio for application details and eligibility information. Deadline June 15th!

04/29/2026

Join us for our 2026 Skate & Bowl Fundraiser
📅 May 16 | ⏰ 12–3 PM�📍 MLK Skating & Bowling Center
🎟️ Adults: $35 | Kids: $20�Includes skating, bowling, pizza & a drink!

In partnership with the Essence of Ivy and Pearls Foundation and Phi Kappa Omega Chapter Spiritual Oversight Committee, proceeds support scholarships for Cook County High School Seniors.

Grab your tickets here: http://zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gospel-skate-and-bowling

03/20/2026

Reclaim your peace. Reset your mind. Move with intention.

Join us for The Reset: Mind, Mood & Momentum — an interactive community wellness experience focused on stress, emotional wellness, and breaking the stigma around seeking help.

This isn’t a lecture.
This is a space to reflect, connect, and reset.
🧠 Panel Conversations
💬 Real Dialogue
🌿 Guided Reset Experience
🤝 Community Connection

Saturday, March 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Gary Comer Youth Center

Open to both men & women. Register today: https://events.eventnoire.com/e/the-reset-mind-mood-momentum

12/05/2025

✨🎄 Don’t miss this holiday season’s HOTTEST party with a purpose! Tickets are still available for “A Pretty Holiday Affair: Naughty or Nice Edition” here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/holiday-party-17

✨ Good Vibes
✨ Beautiful People
✨ Great DJ & Music
✨ Best reason: To support students and families in Cook County, IL.

See you Saturday ✨🎄

12/02/2025

Today, we come together to uplift, empower, and inspire.
On this Giving Tuesday, we invite you to support our mission of serving families and students across Cook County, Illinois.

Your generosity fuels:
💚 Scholarships that open doors
💗 Community programs that uplift families
🌸 Health, wellness, and economic empowerment initiatives
📚 Youth enrichment and leadership opportunities

Every gift—big or small—creates meaningful impact.
Together, we can continue to build stronger communities and brighter futures.

💗 Give Today. Create Tomorrow.
👉 http://zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/2025-giving-tuesday-campaign-2

11/29/2025

✨ It’s TIIMMMEEE ✨

It’s the most wonderful time of the year and we’re bringing the sparkle, the joy, and the holiday heat to A Pretty Holiday Affair: Naughty or Nice Edition!

This year, we’re teaming up with our partners, Omicron Mu Mu of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated, for an unforgettable night of celebration, community, and sisterly fellowship.

📅 Saturday, December 6, 2025
📍 Bar 22
🎟️ Tickets: $50
💎 Limited VIP Packages Available
🎧 Featuring Chicago’s hottest DJ, DJ-BMan!
👗 Attire is Holiday Chic
🔗 Get your tickets now: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/holiday-party-17

Join us as we toast to a year of service, purpose, and impact—EOIP style! Expect great music, great vibes, and even greater company. Come ready to party, laugh, celebrate, and dance the night away!

In the spirit of giving, we’re also collecting new toys to support OMM’s annual toy drive for families across our community. Let’s make the season brighter for children who need it most.

💗 Bring a toy. Bring a friend. Bring the holiday cheer.
And don’t forget—sisterly fellowship is always sweeter when you invite someone you love to experience it with you.

Let’s make this a Pretty Holiday Affair to remember!

A Pretty Holiday Affair: Naughty or Nice EditionPresented by:The Essence of Ivy and Pearls Foundation and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® – Phi Kappa Omega ChapterandOmega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated® – Omicron Mu Mu ChapterCelebrate the holiday season with elegance and purpose ...

11/27/2025

A season of gratitude, a community of givers.

Members of The Essence of Ivy and Pearls Foundation and Phi Kappa Omega Chapter prepared Thanksgiving baskets for 60 families.

Thanks to the incredible generosity of our partners, The Triangle Plumbers Club and Riley’s Ribz, we personified The Essence of Giving!

Donations benefited Cook Elementary, George Patton School, Pullman Elementary, Turner Drew Language Academy, Daniel A.M.E Church, and UCAN Chicago, all located in Cook County, IL.

Together, we are building a community where everyone feels seen, supported, and cared for!

11/27/2025

Today, we give thanks for the opportunity to serve, support, and uplift families across Cook County, IL and beyond. We are grateful for the community partnerships, generous donors, and compassionate volunteers who help us make a meaningful impact all year long.

May this season remind us of the power of gratitude, giving, and coming together as one community. Wishing you and your loved ones a Thanksgiving filled with warmth, joy, and abundant blessings.

With gratitude,
The Essence of Ivy and Pearls Foundation

11/18/2025

The Essence of Ivy and Pearls Foundation is kicking off Giving Tuesday early this year!

Your generous donation allows us to give scholarships and provide support to communities across Cook County, IL.

Donate here: https://zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/2025-giving-tuesday-campaign-2

11/16/2025

🎁✨ A Pretty Holiday Affair: Naughty or Nice Edition! ✨🎁

The Essence of Ivy and Pearls Foundation is partnering with Omicron Mu Mu of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated to bring you the ultimate holiday celebration—and you’re invited!

Join us on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Bar 22 for a night of joy, dancing, and sisterly fellowship featuring Chicago’s hottest DJ—DJ-BMan!

🎟️ Tickets: $50
💎 Limited VIP Packages Available
🎧 Music, fun, and holiday vibes all night long!

In the spirit of giving, we ask all guests to bring a new, unwrapped toy to support OMM’s Annual Toy Drive benefiting families across Cook County.

💗 Bring a toy. Bring a friend. Bring the holiday cheer.
Let’s celebrate the season in Pretty Holiday fashion!

🎄✨ Get your tickets now:
👉 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/holiday-party-17