Disaster Relief and Social Assistance
The Ivory Club provides monetary and material assistance to communities across the world hit by natural disasters and other catastrophic events.
The Ivory Club Endowed Scholarship
Since the early days of The Ivory Club creation, an endowment was established at the University of South Florida to support a Scholarship targeting a specific demographic.
International Student Exchange Program
An early initiative of the Ivory Club of Tampa Bay, the International Student Exchange Program offers African-American students the opportunity to spend a semester at an African University,
Volunteering
Whether it’s helping read to children from under-served community at a local public library or distributing aid during a disaster relief, volunteering for The Ivory Club of Tampa Bay is a great way to give back to the community.
Donations and Tickets
Donations to The Ivory Club of Tampa Bay can be made with PayPal or any major credit or debit card. Whether you’re making a one-time donation or securing a seat to attend our annual “Evening in Africa” charity event, please click on “Donate” below to proceed.
Sponsorship & Advertising
Alongside Donations, sustaining long term Sponsorship and Advertising are great contribution vehicles The Ivory Club of Tampa Bay relies on to fund its programs.
Ivory Club President, Mr. Martin Williams paid a visit to WTSP Channel 10 to promote the 10th Annual Lecture Series
Ivory Club President, Mr. Martin Williams paid a visit to WTSP Channel 10 to promote the 10th Annual Lecture Series, which took place on April 12th 2014.
Ivory Club of Tampa Bay Grants Special $5,000 Scholarship to USF Graduate Student
The Ivory Club of Tampa Bay awarded a special $5,000 scholarship to Dr. Angella Hancilles, a graduate student pursuing a Master’s degree in Public Health.
Key Programs
Since the inception of the Ivory Club of Tampa Bay, several programs have been established in the areas of education and disaster recovery. This includes: University of South Florida Endowed Scholarship The International Student Exchange Program Scholarship Disaster Relief and Social Assistance Need-Based Educational and Social Assistance (e.g. Special Scholarships of $5,000.00 to Graduate School Students)
Origin of The Ivory Club of Tampa Bay
A discussion among four friends led to the formation of the club in 1993. These founding members served as the foundation executive council. Membership grew slowly in the early days with members predominantly from West Africa, and a few members from East and Southern Africa.