A Lady Named Pearl foundation - community impact
Our Mission
A Lady Named Pearl Foundation mission is to shape the confidence of girls and women to become future leaders through modeling, leadership and entrepreneurship training.
SPONSORSHIP
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A Lady Named Pearl's Modeling and Leadership Academy cultivates leaders also known as “pearls”.
Like a pearl, leaders are not born, they are cultivated with an intricate balance of pressure, stringent conditions and time for development.
Founded in 2015, ALNP Foundation Inc has impacted over 1145 girls globally. Eighty-five percent of our student body are African -American, and 15% is a combination of Caucasian, Asian, Hispanic, and Indian. From 2015 - 2020 we have developed over 620 entrepreneurs, increasing the number of women-owned businesses worldwide.
In 2020, our organization was awarded the ‘Positive Change/Most Influential Award’ at the PBFW Black Excellence Gala, and in 2019, the ‘Best of Atlanta Award’ by Atlanta Award Program. Furthermore, ALNP Foundation Inc was featured on TED Talks for our innovative platform to upend the old modeling industry and utilize modeling programs as a tool to help shape future global leaders of all sizes, genders, perspectives, and mindsets.
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PROGRAMS
ALNP Modeling & Leadership Academy - 10 Week Program which offers training in leadership, entrepreneurship and modeling. Learn more about our Sponsor A Student program for $299.
ALNP Leadership Expo - Annual event in which students participate in business plan competitions and received cash prizes to launch business. Students also hear from empower speakers and participate in a fashion show.
A Lady Named Pearl Foundation Inc is a tax-exempt organization located in Atlanta, Georgia. The Employer Identification Number (EIN) for A Lady Named Pearl Foundation Inc is 813096209. EIN is also referred to as FEIN (Federal Employer Identification Number) or FTIN (Federal Tax Identification Number).
About A Lady Named Pearl Modeling & Leadership Academy
Statistics on Girls and Confidence
Self-Esteem Issues:
- 7 in 10 girls believe they are not good enough or do not measure up in some way, including their looks, performance in school, and relationships with family and friends (Heart of Leadership).
- By age 13, 53% of American girls are unhappy with their bodies, which increases to 78% by age 17 (Heart of Leadership).
External Pressures:
- 98% of girls feel immense pressure from external sources to look a certain way (Heart of Leadership).
- 92% of teen girls would like to change something about the way they look, with body weight being the highest concern (Heart of Leadership).
Mental Health Concerns:
- 1 in 4 girls today fall into a clinical diagnosis such as depression, eating disorders, and other mental/emotional disorders (Heart of Leadership).
Leadership and Aspirations:
- Only 3% of Fortune 500 CEOs and 3% of creative directors within ad agencies are women (Heart of Leadership).
General Well-being:
- 74% of girls say they are under pressure to please everyone (Heart of Leadership).
Girls face many challenges when it comes to confidence, including self-esteem issues, external pressures, mental health concerns, and obstacles in leadership and aspirations. Our foundation aims to serve as a development tool to help girls overcome these challenges.
These statistics underscore the importance of the work we do with our foundation to build confidence and leadership skills in girls.
A Lady Named Pearl Foundation Inc mission is to shape the confidence of girls and women to become future leaders through modeling, leadership and entrepreneurship training.
About A Lady Named Pearl Modeling & Leadership Academy
Our program has proven to increase CONFIDENCE in 99% of our participants!
ALNP Foundation Inc Mission
A Lady Named Pearl Foundation Inc mission is to shape the confidence of girls and women to become future leaders through modeling, leadership and entrepreneurship training.
AWARDS
2024 Philanthropy Award - Haitian American Nurse Association
2024 BadAss Woman of the Year (Philanthropy) - Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
2023 Women of Honor of Award - Bold Ageless Beauty
2020 Most Influential Award - PBFW Black Excellence Gala
2019 Best of Atlanta Award - Atlanta Award Program
2018 Featured on TED Talks
2017 Unsung Heroine Award - Saving Children & Families
Statistics on Girls and Confidence
Girls face many challenges when it comes to confidence, including self-esteem issues, external pressures, mental health concerns, and obstacles in leadership and aspirations. Our foundation aims to serve as a development tool to help girls overcome these challenges.
Self-Esteem Issues:
7 in 10 girls believe they are not good enough or do not measure up in some way, including their looks, performance in school, and relationships with family and friends (Heart of Leadership).
External Pressures:
98% of girls feel immense pressure from external sources to look a certain way (Heart of Leadership).
Mental Health Concerns:
1 in 4 girls today fall into a clinical diagnosis such as depression, eating disorders, and other mental/emotional disorders (Heart of Leadership).
Leadership and Aspirations:
Only 3% of Fortune 500 CEOs and 3% of creative directors within ad agencies are women (Heart of Leadership).
General Well-being:
74% of girls say they are under pressure to please everyone (Heart of Leadership).
These statistics underscore the importance of the work we do with our foundation to build confidence and leadership skills in girls.
Our program has proven to increase CONFIDENCE in our 99% of our participants!
OUR SPONSORS
current & past sponsors
LIST OF DONORS & SPONSORS
Adara, LLC
A Good Life Podcast
Akintokunbo Williams
Arlyn Lawrence
Audy Maxineau
Betty Marshall
Charles Moses
Cindy Cherkoss
Concessions International
Courtney Hammonds
Diane Glass
Dupont Films
Ebony Jefferson
Ernst Fredy
Fadette Colin
Jimmy Moise
John Cunningham
Kathleen Abrahams-Holley
Kim Bright
Litosha Dennis
Ludy Wooten
Mishka Brown
PichardDesign
Samuel Maxime
Sharon Orlopp
Silver But Gold
Suzanne Oostdyk
Southern Black Girls & Women's Consortium
Taliah Waajid
Tamara Harper
The Seidman Family
Veterans Wellness Center of Alabama
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KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Kroger Community Rewards
A Lady Named Pearl Foundation is registered under the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Every time you shop at Kroger and use your Kroger Plus card, a portion of your sales will go towards ALNP!
How To Sign Up:
- Register for a Kroger Plus Card (KPC)
- Register your KPC online HERE
- Link your KPC to the A Lady Named Pearl Foundation or NPO number CB191
- Begin Shopping.
- If you shop at Kroger and do not have a Kroger Card, there are two ways to get a Kroger rewards card.
- The first is the classic method: simply go to customer service at any Kroger store and request an application. With this option, you'll have a physical card in hand that you can use at any cash register.
- The second, easier, method involves signing up for an account at https://www.kroger.com/account/create/. This method will give you a virtual card number that you can use in any store. You can also input your phone number to access your benefits at the register in the store, as well.
If you have any questions, please email Milca Fils-Aime at milca@aladynamedpearl.com
AMAZON SMILE
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
Do you shop on Amazon? If yes, it is easy to support A Lady Named Pearl Foundation with each purchase.
A few minutes to set up is all it takes. If you type in the word 'smile.' before Amazon.com, you will be brought to the same Amazon site, but on the fundraising side.https://smile.amazon.com/
You can see the sites look almost the same...except for the 'smile'. The first time you go to the 'Smile' side, you will be asked to choose the organization that you want to support. Search for ' A Lady Named Pearl Foundation 'and you will be able to choose "A Lady Named Pearl Foundation ". Then just use Amazon like you always have. Everything is exactly the same. (Change your bookmark so that you go to the Smile site. We only get credit if you order from the Smile side. It must say 'smile.amazon.com' every time.)
Do you have family and friends that wouldn't mind taking a minute and choosing A Lady Named Pearl Foundation? It costs the purchaser nothing but benefits ALNP. If you have any questions, please email Milca Fils-Aime at milca@aladynamedpearl.com
