PearlAnn Legacy Foundation

Our Mission

The PearlAnn Legacy Foundation honors the lives of Pearl Leroy and Anna Lou Bennett by carrying forward their legacy of breaking barriers and rising above adversity. We support individuals and families who have faced significant hardship through educational scholarships and initiatives designed to honor resilience, empower potential, and promote inclusion. Guided by Faith, Hope, and Love, we strive to inspire others to live with courage, dignity, and hope.

And now remains these three: faith, Hope, and Love.
But the greatest of these is love.
- 1 Corinthians: 13:13

Our Board of Directors

Guiding our mission with heart and integrity

Our Board of Directors is made up of family and lifelong friends who have walked beside us through seasons of loss, resilience, and hope. Each member brings a deep personal connection to Pearl and Ann’s legacy, along with a shared commitment to serving students and families with compassion, integrity, and unwavering belief in their potential. Together, we steward this mission with the same love and strength that shaped our family.

Cynthia McMaken – Founder & Executive Director

Sonya Baldwin – Director

LaDonna Jackson – Director

Rickey Bennett – Special Advisor

Pamela Baker – Special Advisor

Together, we strive to put faith, hope, and love into action as we carry forward the legacy entrusted to us.

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Together, we can strengthen families, uplift students, and build communities rooted in faith, hope, and love.