The Petersburg Crescent Foundation Scholarship Gala

2025 Petersburg Crescent Foundation Scholarship Gala

"Crescent Legacy: Illuminating 85 Years of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service"

Saturday, May 17th, 2025 | 6:00pm

The Petersburg Public Library Conference & Event Center

201 W Washington St, Petersburg, VA 23803

The Petersburg Crescent Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter, dedicated to fostering positive change and community development in the Petersburg, Virginia area. Established with a mission to empower local residents, education scholarships, and promote sustainable growth. The Foundation focuses on initiatives that enhance education, healthcare, and economic opportunities. 

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The Petersburg Crescent Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., plays a critical role in driving positive change within the community. Donations to the foundation are essential in supporting various impactful programs, including scholarships for deserving students, mentorship initiatives, and community outreach efforts to improve education, health, and economic development. By contributing, donors directly empower local youth, strengthen underserved neighborhoods, and help foster a brighter future for generations to come. Your donation sustains these essential programs and amplifies the chapter’s mission of service and leadership.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

June Monthly Chapter Meeting

June 10, 2025
Join the Alpha Kappa Sigma for our monthly meeting every second Saturday 10:30 AM at the Virginia State University, Hunter-McDaniel Building - ROOM 151W, 1 Hayden St, Petersburg, VA 23806

Community Service Donation Drive | June 14th

By Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter • June 10, 2025
Join Support Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. – Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter & Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. – Phi Gamma Zeta Chapter in our efforts with Wonder City Rehabilitation & Nursing Center via our Community Service Donation Drive  Suggested Donations Non-slip socks/slippers • Comb or Brush • Hygiene products (toothbrushes, toothpaste, body wash, deodorant) • Blankets • Hand sanitizer • Adult Protective Briefs Drop-off Locations, Dates, and Time Virginia State University 1 Hayden Dr. Virginia State University, VA 23806 Hunter-McDaniel Building - 151W June 14th | 10 AM - 2 PM Hopewell Public Library 209 E Cawson St, Hopewell, VA 23860 June 21st | 10 AM - 2 PM

Autism Awareness Seminar | June 25th

By Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter • June 10, 2025
Join Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., in partnership with Kismet Autism Services, LLC, for a powerful and informative virtual experience as we shine a light on autism awareness and advocacy. Through this partnership, we aim to educate, empower, and inspire our community with meaningful insights on how to support individuals and families affected by autism more effectively. Wednesday, June 25th at 7PM Virtually!

AKS Weekend 14: Celebrating 85 Years of Premier

By Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter • April 30, 2025
Celebrating 85 Years of Premier Excellence: Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. during AKS Week!

Adopt-A-Highway Cleanup Initiative | May 3rd

By Alpha Kappa Sigma | Social Action Committee • April 30, 2025
Join Alpha Kappa Sigma for a day of environmental stewardship at our Adopt-a-Highway event! This event is a chance to contribute to our environment while bonding with our community. It will be held on Saturday, May 3rd, at 9 AM at The Wellness Center Parking Lot, 518 S. Sycamore St. Petersburg, VA 23803.

Inaugural Petersburg Crescent Foundation Scholarship Gala

By Petersburg Crescent Foundation • February 27, 2025
2025 Petersburg Crescent Foundation Scholarship Gala "Crescent Legacy: Illuminating 85 Years of Brotherhood, Scholarship, and Service" The Petersburg Public Library Conference & Event Center 201 W Washington St, Petersburg, VA 23803

Adopt-a-Business Tour

By Alpha Kappa Sigma | Bigger and Better Business • February 13, 2025
The Return of BluFridays: Support Black-Owned Businesses! A part of our Adopt-A-Business Initiative. The Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. invites you to BluFridays, our initiative to uplift and support Black-owned businesses in the community! This event is open to everyone, so come out, congregate, and fellowship with us as we pour back into our own!

Children’s Book Drive

By Alpha Kappa Sigma | Education Committee • February 13, 2025
Join The Brothers of Alpha Kappa Sigma, The Petersburg Crescent Foundation, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Book Drive to Ignite the Imaginations of children ages 3-5. The drive will include Engaging Board Books, Vibrant Picture Books, and Enriching Early Learning Books.

Celebrating 85 Premier Years

By Alpha Kappa Sigma • February 1, 2025
Celebrating 85 Years of Premier Excellence: Alpha Kappa Sigma Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

Monthly Chapter Meeting

By Alpha Kappa Sigma • January 21, 2025
Join the Alpha Kappa Sigma for our monthly meeting every second Saturday 10:30 AM at the Appomattox Regional Library- Hopewell Branch, 209 E Cawson St, Hopewell, VA 23860.