P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc., a charitable organization of
Nu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc. is proudly serving the communities of Middlesex and Somerset counties in New Jersey. 

P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc. was founded in May 2001 as a charitable organization of the Nu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to serve the communities of Middlesex and Somerset counties in New Jersey.

Incorporated in May 2003, P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc. is dedicated to high standards, excellence, and achievement – ideals that mirror the goals of Alpha Kappa Alpha, the oldest community service sorority established by African American women.

Scholarships - NOW LIVE!

P.E.A.R.L.S. Inc., in collaboration with Nu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., offers scholarships to graduating high school seniors of Middlesex and Somerset counties. These scholarships are awarded to high school seniors in good academic standing who are residents of Somerset or Middlesex County. The students, male or female, will have served in a leadership capacity in school or within the community and have plans to attend college.

2024 Scholarship Brunch

The scholarship luncheon honors educator Maurice M. Williams, a charter member of Nu Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Williams has received numerous honors for her work in the field of education and served as principal at three New Jersey schools. At the scholarship luncheon, P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc. recognizes high school scholars and celebrates achievements made by local residents in education, health, economics and the arts. 

Donate to P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc.

P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc. is supported by contributions from many foundations, corporations, public sources and generous individuals. We are deeply grateful for all of our donors. All contributions are greatly appreciated. P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc. is a 501(c)(3), non-profit entity. All donations are tax deductible. To make a tax-deductible contribution online, click the 'Donate' button below to access our secure on-line donation form.

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”

— Nelson Mandela