Our Story

Rooted in Grace · Grown in Purpose · Blooming in Community

Founded 2022

A Foundation Born from the Heart of Northeast Alabama

The Pearls and Ivy Foundation is a public nonprofit charity established to serve as a resource for the less fortunate, with full-time dedication to charitable causes. What started as a vision to strengthen community has grown into a powerful movement of grace, service, and purpose in Northeast Alabama.

Since our founding, we have prepared and given over 20,000 meals, provided canned goods to the Soup Kitchen, and delivered food distribution directly to our seniors, Legacy Support widows, and community members in need. We believe that every person deserves dignity, nourishment, and opportunity — and we show up every single day to make that a reality.

"Rooted in Grace, Grown in Purpose, Blooming in Community."

— PEARLS & IVY FOUNDATION

Our Purpose

Why We Exist

We exist because every person — regardless of circumstance — deserves to be seen, valued, and served with excellence. The Pearls & Ivy Foundation stands in the gap for those who need it most, providing not just resources but dignity, community, and hope.

Our faith-based approach drives everything we do. We serve because it is right. We serve because it is needed. And we serve because we believe that when communities come together, everyone rises.

Our Leadership

Board of Directors

Lovelle Buchanon, Ed.S
President & CEO
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Barbara Mack, Ed.S
Executive Director & Vice President
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Dr. Barbara Boyd
Chairman
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Ashley Carter
Secretary
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Fannie Stockdale
Treasurer
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Dr. Jennifer Sims
Member-at-Large
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