Spirited Pearls Foundation – Making a Significant Community Impact Through Service
Founded in 2007 in Naperville, IL, the Spirited Pearls Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating meaningful change across communities including the Chicagoland area. Our vision is to develop and implement impactful programs that address critical issues in education, mental and physical health, and economic empowerment.
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May 4, 2024 – 2024 Virtual Women’s Summit
The theme was “Soar Where You Are Planted”. This was our largest program to date with over 300 attendees from 24 states as well as 3 international. Various workshops were presented to help with Financial, Professional, and Personal Development.
January 15, 2024 – Martin Luther King Day of Service
Members volunteered between two different locations, the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry and the Eola Center. Donations include 1,550 items to the LifeSpring Women and Children Shelter, 878 items to the Metropolitan Family Services Shelter DuPage, and 500 bags of food were packed at the Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry.
November 11, 2022 – Spirited Pearls Foundation Volunteers at the Northern Illinois Food Bank
The members of Spirited Pearls Foundation volunteered over 6 different days at the Northern Illinois Food bank. The members were excited to pack over 22,000 pounds of food that would serve over 18,000 meals over the holiday season.
October 30, 2022 – Spirited Pearls Foundation Celebrates 15 Year Anniversary with Luncheon
On Sunday, October 30, 2022, Spirited Pearls Foundation hosted a luncheon at Maggiano’s Little Italy to “Turn Back the Hands of Time” and reflect on fifteen years of impact. With over 150 community members in attendance, the luncheon provided an opportunity to share all the accomplishments that Spirited Pearls Foundation has achieved working with the community to provide programs and scholarships.
May 20, 2022 – Spirited Pearls Foundation Celebrates 15 years of Community Engagement by Awarding $10,000 in Scholarships
For the first time in foundation history, SPF awards four deserving students each with a $2500 scholarship to assist with post-high school educational expenses. The organization celebrated the 2022 scholarship recipients and families with a reception at the Eola Community Center on Friday, May 20th. Over one hundred participants, virtually and in-person, witnessed the historic milestone as SPF President, Sherri Hale and Scholarship Committee Chairman, Letitia Bates Pittman presented the exemplary students with their awards.