President’s Message
Welcome to the Ivy Foundation!
Hello and thank you for visiting our website.
As President of the Ivy Foundation, it is my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you. Our mission is dedicated to making a tangible difference in the communities of Manatee and Sarasota Counties in Florida, and we are excited to share our initiatives with you.
We are proud to partner with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Lambda Omicron Omega Chapter to fulfill our mission, and we are in T.U.N.E. to the needs of our community. We will Transcend, Unite, Nurture, and Empower our members and the community we serve.
Under the dynamic leadership of our International President, Danette Anthony Reed, this administration has six initiatives. Strengthen Our Sisterhood is the administration’s “Foundation Initiative” as we strengthen our bonds to support our service mission.
The remaining five initiatives are the “Program Initiatives,” which include:
- Empower Our Families
- Build Our Economic Wealth
- Enhance Our Environment
- Advocate for Social Justice
- Uplift Our Local Community
At the heart of our efforts are two pivotal programs: our scholarship awards and the Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (CHIPP™). Through our scholarship program, we aim to provide educational opportunities to deserving students, empowering them to achieve their academic and professional goals. At the same time, CHIPP addresses the pressing issue of childhood hunger by ensuring that children in need receive nutritious meals and essential resources.
These programs are made possible by the generous support of individuals like you. Your contributions not only fuel these initiatives but also foster hope and positive change.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about our work, the impact of our programs, and how you can get involved. Your support is crucial in helping us continue our mission and reach more individuals who can benefit from our programs.
Thank you for your interest in the Ivy Foundation. Together, we can build a brighter future and create lasting change in our community.
Warmest regards,
LaTanya M. Edwards
LaTanya M. Edwards
President, Ivy Foundation, Incorporated