Wraparound Services & Mobile Mondays 2023
Mobile Monday is in full effect!
#WrapAroundCare
Wrap-around service delivery is a team-based, collaborative case management approach. A case management approach represents a point-of-delivery, rather than a system-level, approach to coordination. The concept of Wrap-around programming is used to describe any program that is flexible, family or person-oriented and comprehensive – that is, a number of organizations work together to provide a holistic program of supports.
Special Thanks to the Rotary Club Of Lake Spivey/Clayton County for donating blankets & wellness kits! #HousingStability #wraparoundservices #melanatedpearlcorp
#WrapAroundCare
Wrap-around service delivery is a team-based, collaborative case management approach. A case management approach represents a point-of-delivery, rather than a system-level, approach to coordination. The concept of Wrap-around programming is used to describe any program that is flexible, family or person-oriented and comprehensive – that is, a number of organizations work together to provide a holistic program of supports.
Special Thanks to the Rotary Club Of Lake Spivey/Clayton County for donating blankets & wellness kits! #HousingStability #wraparoundservices #melanatedpearlcorp
Join our efforts! Volunteer to serve those who identify as homeless | unhoused | displaced
You have the opportunity to work alongside other volunteers dedicated to making an impact on the lives of children, families and communities across Clayton County, GA . When you help provide resources (food, clothing, shelter, encouragement) for those in need, you’re helping restore dignity, confidence, and opportunity. At MelanatedPearl.org our mission is to educate, uplift, and empower.
You have the opportunity to work alongside other volunteers dedicated to making an impact on the lives of children, families and communities across Clayton County, GA . When you help provide resources (food, clothing, shelter, encouragement) for those in need, you’re helping restore dignity, confidence, and opportunity. At MelanatedPearl.org our mission is to educate, uplift, and empower.
FY5 MelanatedPEARL.org is selected by Clayton County, GA to distribute ERAP Funding.
Tenants must provide:
Landlords must provide:
- Valid Photo ID for applicant
- Contact information including your email address and phone number
- Proof of income (Paystubs, 2020 taxes, W2 or signed declaration)
- Copy of the Lease Agreement OR written attestation from a Verifiable Landlord or Management
- Eviction notice, late notice or dispossessory (if applicable)
- Past due water/sewer, gas, electric, or internet utility notice(s)
- Documentation of unemployment or loss of income since March 2020
- Documentation of any previous rental assistance received since March 13, 2020
- Any other documentation that indicates risk of homelessness
Landlords must provide:
- Valid W-9 payment to the owner of the rental property
- Rent Ledger & Lease Agreement
- SSN or Tax ID Number for the landlord or rental property owner/company
- Contact information including your email address and phone number
- Any late or rental arrears submitted for consideration are for Clayton County properties only
- If tenant(s) receives a rental subsidy and the subsidy amount
Crystal Perry | Founder of Melanated PEARL.org
“I am NOT a medical professional, but I care for a loved one with diabetes” |
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The HEARTwork Better Health DIABETES Initiative was created based on my need as a wife to create a customized plan of care for my husband of 20 plus years who is living with Type 1 Diabetes.
In addition to my husband, I have several family members, friends, and community leaders that are currently managing Type 2 Diabetes and consistently reach out for help, guidance, and assistance. While advances in healthcare are helping many live healthier lives than ever before, research also points to an increase in chronic conditions and diseases such as cancer, arthritis and diabetes and across Georgia people living with diabetes are experiencing barriers to accessing quality healthcare. At MelanatedPEARL.org, we’re on a mission to educate, uplift, and empower by focusing on the impact of diabetes in our community. |
MelanatedPEARL.org | Impact Report
The Mother of P.E.A.R.L. Housing Initiative and Eviction Prevention Program (est. October 2020)
In FY3, Melanated Pearl Corporation assisted 36 families secure housing (by contributing over $50,000 in financial assistance) through the Mother of PEARL Transitional Housing and Eviction Prevention Program, we served hundreds of students and families during virtual learning and gift 75 families with Quarter One school supplies, we delivered and donated food and feminine hygiene to those in need as well as actively donating to local NGOs and participating in community events.
In FY4, we relaunched the Mother of Pearl Transitional Housing Program in November 2021, with a goal to assist up to 40 families as funds were available. Video: 2021-2022 - IMPACT Report
MelanatedPEARL.org will END this program by September 2022.
In FY3, Melanated Pearl Corporation assisted 36 families secure housing (by contributing over $50,000 in financial assistance) through the Mother of PEARL Transitional Housing and Eviction Prevention Program, we served hundreds of students and families during virtual learning and gift 75 families with Quarter One school supplies, we delivered and donated food and feminine hygiene to those in need as well as actively donating to local NGOs and participating in community events.
In FY4, we relaunched the Mother of Pearl Transitional Housing Program in November 2021, with a goal to assist up to 40 families as funds were available. Video: 2021-2022 - IMPACT Report
MelanatedPEARL.org will END this program by September 2022.
The OysterShell
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A Common Agenda …
With a common agenda, shared measurement system, and continuous communication among a cohort of grantees that provide direct services, the ultimate outcome of the OysterShell Initiative is to create large-scale community change. |
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Impact Initiative
The OysterShell Initiative will fund programs of nonprofits led by Black females throughout the southern metropolitan Atlanta area to address economic harms to workers, households, small businesses, industries, and the public sector impacted by the public health emergency. With its mission to empower, educate and uplift Black women, Melanated PEARL Corporation (hereafter referred to as “Melanated PEARL”), a nonprofit organization based in Clayton County, Georgia, will develop, implement, and monitor the OysterShell Initiative.
The goal of the OysterShell Initiative is to support Black female-led nonprofit organizations by giving them significant amounts of training and funding in order to collectively provide services to and improve the lives of economically vulnerable girls, women, and families in the southern metropolitan Atlanta area.
To be qualified for these grants, the organizations must serve their communities in such areas as education, health and well-being, housing, homelessness, financial literacy, and more. Additionally, these organizations must be located in Clayton and other South Metro Atlanta counties, or located within zip codes with a Child Wellbeing Index Score below 40. Developed by the United Way of Greater Atlanta, the score is based on factors such as education, health, economic hurdles, unemployment, and access to higher education and health insurance.
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Community Funding…
Melanated PEARL will support the distribution of 2 rounds of grants over two years to up to 40 nonprofit organizations. |
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Purposeful Partnerships
By working with an extensive network of partners, Melanated PEARL, via the proposed initiative, can achieve the greatest impact and amass a strong collection of programs and services to help the Southern Crescent’s nonprofit community in its recovery and growth. |
Mother of PEARL (Y2)
Transitional Housing & Eviction Prevention & Rental Assistance 2021-2022
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CLOSED FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Due to the total requests for assistance now exceeding all Mother of PEARL: Transitional Housing -Eviction Prevention & Rental Assistance Program funds available, the program has closed its application portal to new applications and additional funding requests. |
Our primary objective is to fill the gaps for those who are EMPLOYED, but who have lost income because of COVID-19. Approved Grantees/ Applicants (receiving payments) received an email notification with more information.
In November 2021, the Melanated Pearl Corporation launched its Year 2 - Mother of PEARL: Transitional Housing -Eviction Prevention & Rental Assistance Program to provide financial assistance to eligible households for the payment of rent, rent arrears, and security deposits.
As of January 21, 2022, the Mother of PEARL: Transitional Housing -Eviction Prevention & Rental Assistance Program has committed over 90% of its total funding available and due to the overwhelming need, know that not everyone who applied will get assistance.
We have received 80+ applications requesting over $140,000 in support.
The majority – approximately 90+ percent – of in-take applications have now been processed.
The remaining applications require additional review as part of the risk mitigation and cost containment safeguards.
Mother of PEARL Y1
Transitional Housing & Eviction Prevention 2020-2021
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Mother of PEARL Grantee smiles in front of PEARL van after paying her balance in FULL.
The Mother of P.E.A.R.L. Housing Initiative and Eviction Prevention Program: offers financial support to assist displaced women or families facing eviction secure safe and affordable housing. With the help of volunteers, Melanated PEARL Corporation works with women and families to provide financial assistance that will serve to bridge a short-term economic shortfall in rent, utility, and/or security deposit payments at no cost to the participants. Participants may be assisted with first and last month’s rent and security deposit. |
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Homeless Women Feminine Hygiene Drive 2021: May -August 2021
Save Our Jewels and Melanated Pearl are partnering to provide a total of 2,500 packs of plant-based and non-toxic Reign Premium Sanitary Napkins to the schools, homeless shelters, and church listed below by 8/31/21, and it will take us $25,500 to get there! 2021 Donation Recipients: Atlanta, GA 1. Slater Elementary School - 1320 Pryor Road 2. Thomasville Heights Elementary - 1820 Henry Thomas Drive 3. Price Middle School - 1670 Benjamin Weldon Bickers Drive 4. Carver STEAM Academy - 55 McDonough Blvd. 5. Hope Shelter - 170 Flint Road, Jonesboro, GA Buffalo, NY 1. Buffalo City Mission - 100 E. Tupper Street 2. Gerard Place - 2615 Bailey Avenue 3. Compass House - 1451 Main Street 4. True Bethel Baptist Church (Young Parents Campus) - 907 E. Ferry Street |
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Our Vision for Women
Secure Housing & Basic Needs: Ensure children and their families have the food, shelter, transportation and technology that are fundamental to achieving educational outcomes, healthy lives and reaching economic stability. Close the Skills Gap: Create easy access to job readiness programs, increase opportunities for hands-on work experience, and provide financial support to secure credentials in high demand careers for low-wage workers and opportunity youth. Build Wealth: Provide support so that families build financial literacy skills, improve credit scores, access financial products and attain assets that create economic mobility for themselves and the next generation. Manage Health: Provide access to health services so that individuals are better able to manage their health, work consistently and live independently. Professional P.E.A.R.L. Prep: In partnership with entrepreneurs and knowledge holders across Metro Atlanta, Melanated P.E.A.R.L. Corporation is committed to hosting the Professional P.E.A.R.L. Prep sessions focused on job and career readiness. This campaign creates a space for professional learning to share knowledge that helps fuel the growth of Black-owned and women-led businesses by focusing on the following: |
BLACK FRIDAY 2020BLACK FRIDAY community event on Friday, November 27th. CLICK THE LINK IN THE BIO. Guest Speaker Chief Operating Officer: Detrick Stanford Clayton County Administration Professional PEARL PREP Event Address: 5400 Jonesboro Rd, Lake City, GA 30260 Hours: 1:00-4:00PM This is a FREE event but Registration is Required. The goal is to help citizens get ready to go back to work. We plan to have 5-6 stations that focus on different aspects of employment readiness. #jobreadiness PPP Stations Professional Looks, Professional Headshots, Professional Profile (LinkedIn), Professional PREP -Mock Interview, Professional Finances, Professional Network |
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Economic Stability because economic stability is the foundation for economic mobility. Without it, women and children have little chance of moving out of poverty.Job readiness training support is taught by entrepreneurs with corporate training experience to prepare participants to get, keep and excel at a new job. Basic employability skills include effective communication, problem solving, resume building, and interviewing. Job readiness training programs also help participants develop good work habits that facilitate their ongoing success. Work readiness skills are a set of skills and behaviors that are necessary for any job. Work readiness skills are sometimes called soft skills, employability skills, or job readiness skills. These abilities help employees learn how to interact with supervisors and co-workers. Melanated PEARL Corporation partners with external organizations that may work directly with participants to help repair credit and establish savings so that participants will be better equipped to handle a financial crisis in the future with a financial literacy development program. |