Our Foundation

Sparked by the vision of Dr. Maggie Patricianne Hurd, in 2003, the Ivy and Roses Community Fund, Incorporated (IRCF) was founded by the members of Pi Alpha Omega. As a 501 ©(3) non-profit foundation, the mission of the IRCF was to acquire resources to support and promote programs and services to meet the changing needs of Atlanta residents. In its early years, IRCF partnered with Pi Alpha Omega to host a biennial signature program, “Through the Years…”, showcasing various aspects of the Arts. Subsequent featured signature program themes included: A Tribute to Nina Simone, A Tribute to Motown, The Harlem Renaissance, All That Jazz, Honoring Atlanta’s Pearl – Pearl Cleage, Celebrating HBCU Artists and Black to Broadway. These original fundraising generated thousands of dollars to support the community through scholarships and grants. In recent years, IRCF adopted a new annual signature event, Roses and Rose' to raise funds to support scholarships and community programming. To date, IRCF has awarded over $125,000 in scholarship funds to deserving students.