Eta Lambda Omega 2017 Souvenir Journal | Page 7

Pasadena/Altadena Ivy Foundation Welcome to the 29th Annual Fashione?a ® Scholarship and Salute to Mothers Luncheon and Fashion Show! The Pasadena/Altadena Ivy FoundaHon (PAIF) works in partnership with the Pasadena/Altadena Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to execute programs that make a difference within this community that we have the honor of serving! We hope that you enjoy your day as we award 9 Scholarships and 4 Book Awards to amazing college bound seniors. We are also excited to honor Ms. Tonita Fernandez as the 2017 Mother of the Year. Please take a minute to read the Bio of this amazing, giving woman that is loved by many. Your conHnued support of Fashione?a ® makes it possible for the Pasadena Chapter of AKA and PAIF to provide needed programs and scholarships to our community. Some of these programs include the Annual Health Summit, the Career STEAMposium, ASCEND Mentoring Program, Support of Union StaHon through meals, diapers and women’s hygiene items, Saving Our Young Black Men & Women – Job Skills Training Program, the Annual Backpack Giveaway and more. Many of these programs impact the underserved and disenfranchised members of our Community. Other programs focus on promoHng EducaHon and providing Services and resources to residents that help connect and close the equity gap within our community. Your generous support is greatly appreciated and needed. If you want to conHnue to help increase scholarships and expand programming, please make a tax deducHble donaHon in the envelope on the table today or go to ‘thepaif.org’ throughout the year. Smile, Laugh and Shop as you enjoy your day with family and friends while we honor and celebrate scholarship and mothers! THANK YOU and Happy Mother’s Day! Elise Preston Mallory President Pasadena Altadena Ivy FoundaHon 7