UPCOMING EVENTS
FOUNDATION NEWS
Father - Daughter Dance
The Ivy Foundation, Inc. , in partnership with Lambda Omicron Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, held its annual Father - Daughter Dance on June 28th at the Palmetto Boys & Girls Club.
We would like to thank everyone who support this unforgettable event! Because of your presence and generosity, we're able to do more than just host a magical evening. The funds raised will directly support our Scholarship Program, help provide nutritious meals to food-insecure children through our Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (CHIPP™) Program, and strengthen a variety of community services and events throughout the year. Your involvement makes a difference - not just on the dance floor, but in the lives of those who need it the most!


Fish Fry Friday
The Ivy Foundation, in partnership with Lambda Omicron Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, hosted a fish fry fundraiser on Friday, May 30th. We are deeply grateful to everyone in the community who came out to support us! Your generosity and presence made the event a tremendous success! Every penny raised goes directly toward fulfilling the mission of the Ivy Foundation, Inc. - from providing scholarship awards to graduating seniors to feeding children through our Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (CHIPP) program and supporting a variety of other impactful service and community events. Together, we're making a difference - and we couldn't do it without you! Thank you for standing with us!

2025 Ivy Foundation Scholarship Presentation to Recipients
Congratulations to our 2025 Ivy Foundation Scholarship Recipients. The recipients are: Avari Nicole Forbes (Southeast High School); DeMari McClendon (Palmetto High
School); Destyne Leverett (Bayshore High School); DiVianna Lee (Booker High School); Faith Williams (Southeast High School); Jolissa Allen (Sarasota High School); Mari Smith (Palmetto HIgh School; MaLeah Lowe (Manatee High School); Marisa Von Bender (Booker High School) and Zorianna Torres (Sarasota High School).

2025 Senior Luncheon - "Oh, The Places You Will Go"
The Ivy Foundation, in partnership with Lambda Omicron Omega Chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., hosted its annual Senior Luncheon on Sunday, March 16th.
Our 2025 scholarship applicants are: Avari Nicole Forbes (Southeast High School); DeMari McClendon (Palmetto High School); Destyne Leverett (Bayshore High School); DiVianna Lee (Booker High School); Faith Williams (Southeast High School); Jolissa Allen (Sarasota High School); Mari Smith (Palmetto HIgh School; MaLeah Lowe (Manatee High School); Marisa Von Bender (Booker High School) and Zorianna Torres (Sarasota High School).
Congratulations to all of our applicants!