Welcome to P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc.
(Pursue Education And Really Learn Something)

P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc. was founded in May 2001 as the charitable arm 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 on May 6, 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 service sorority established by black women.

Our mission is to:

• Exercise, promote and protect the privileges and interests of Middlesex and Somerset County residents
• Foster a healthy interest in civic affairs
• Develop good citizenship
• Assist young people in achieving higher education goals through scholarship awards
• Provide awards and sustenance grants
• Sponsor seminars and programs that actively promote training and educational activities

A 501(c)(3) non-profit entity, all donations to P.E.A.R.L.S., Inc. are tax-deductible.

To view our tax-exempt status determination letter, click here*.