MISSION: PEARL STREET COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC.
Pearl Street Community Development Corporation, Inc.’s mission is to improve the quality of life for the economically deprived metro Jackson community, provide educational opportunities, and advance economic development by meeting the social needs of disadvantaged families, youth and senior citizens.
PURPOSE, GOALS and FOCUS
Our purpose and goals are to bring about positive change for an under privileged community. Our goals include: 1) increasing the graduation rate and number of students who graduate from high school through after-school enrichment and mentoring 2) empower families with housing education, decent and affordable housing for low-income and moderate income families, financial literacy, and civic responsibility through educational workshops and community speakers 3) promote and enhance sustainable households and economic independence, and 4) to meet the immediate basic needs of families seeking temporary assistance through our clothing closet and food pantry. Pearl Street CDC, Inc. addresses healthy meals and hunger. Monthly, the food pantry distributes food to needy families. In addition, during the summer months, when school is out, we provide healthy and nutritious hot meals to children.
Our focus is to reach out into the community bring about positive change and develop respect for individuals with needs that are different from ones-self. As we reach out to families, Pearl Street CDC, Inc. through diversity learns and understands the social needs, cultural values and beliefs of the various ethnic groups that reside in metropolitan Jackson.
STAFF
| Dr. Samuel Boyd | Executive Director |
| Deborah Giles | Associate Director/Director of Programs |
| Dr. Joeann Williams | Food Pantry and Clothing Closet Coordinator |
| Mr. Marlon Beckley | Food Pantry Coordinator |
| Mrs. Annie Harper | Evening Stars/Senior Adults Coordinator |
| Mrs. Angelean Jones | Sewing Every Wednesday/Quilting Program Coordinator |
| Ms. Tomekia Hooper | Early Memory Loss Program Social Worker/Counselor |
| Ms. Linda Little | Program Assistant |
| Ms. Brianna Barbour | Newsletter Coordinator |
BOARDS and COMMITTEES
Pearl Street Community Development Corporation, Inc. is governed by a board of directors and develops committees to help carry out its mission and goals.
Board of Directors
Board Chair
Dr. Samuel H. Boyd, Sr.
1st Vice President
Mr. Charles Jones
2nd Vice President
Dr. Michael Gates
Secretary
Mrs. Hazel Gaines
Treasurer
Mrs. Lure Berry
Members
Mrs. Georgianne Brooks
Mr. Milton Chambliss
Mr. Morgan Coleman
Advisory Board
| Member Name | Community Engagement Area |
| Rev. Dr. Samuel H. Boyd, Sr. | Ex-offico Member/Executive Director |
| Dr. Michael Gates, Assistant Director Jackson State University |
Pearl Street CDC, Inc. |
| Georgianne Brooks, LSW | Pearl Street CDC, Inc. |
| Milton Chambliss, Executive Director Claiborne County Development District |
Pearl Street AME Church |
| Deborah Giles, Program Director Pearl Street CDC, Inc. |
Pearl Street AME Church |
| Representative Alyce Clarke | State Legislator |
| Senator Sollie Norwood | State Legislator |
| Councilman Charles Tillman | Jackson City Councilman |
| Dr. Fran Bridges | Pecan Park Neighborhood Association |
| Peggie Orey, President Mr. Neal Robinson, Vice President |
Hemingway Circle Neighborhood Association |
| Mr. C.E. Williams, Member Mr. Alexander, President Mr. Broome, Vice President |
Matthews Street Neighborhood Association |
| Dr. Laketia Thomas, Principal | Provine High School |
| Mahari Butler, Principal | Adhiambo School |
| Greg Green, Owner | Metro 24 Center |
| Dan Myers, Owner | Save-a-Lot Grocery Store |
| Wanda Evers, Station Manager | WMPR 90.1 Radio |
| Audrey Wiley, Owner Anthony Davis, Owner |
Westhaven Funeral Home |
| Mr. Kevin Brown, Branch Manager | Regions Bank |
| Mr. David Johnson, Senior Vice President | Bank Plus |
| Mr. Willie Cooper, Vice President | BancorpSouth |
| Commander Herman Horton | Jackson Police Department |
Planning and Development Committee
Geraldine Yates, Chairperson
Mr. William Carter, Co-Chair
Dr. Joyce Harris, Secretary
Members
Dr. Leon Anderson
Dr. Johnny Anthony
Mr. Marlon Beckley
Dr. Otha Burton
Mr. Leon Campbell
Mr. Fred Casher
Mr. Milton Chambliss
Dr. Shirley Davis
Mr. Anderson Ervin
Dr. Michael Gates
Mrs. Deborah Giles
Mr. Ben Harper
Mr. Clarence Johnson
Mr. Charles Jones
Mrs. Rhonda Porter
Mrs. Verlene Ratliff
Mr. David Stovall
Mr. Marcellus Watkins
Dr. Mark Wilson
DONATE
Pearl Street Community Development Corporation, Inc. is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization. We kindly accept donations and contributions to assist us in operating our programs. Your charitable donations and gifts are tax deductible and will be acknowledged with a receipt.
Your donations of in-kind services are also welcome.
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Pearl Street Community Development Corporation, Inc. is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age.