The Pauline Redmond Coggs Foundation, Incorporated (PRCF)™ was established in 1999 by Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Epsilon Kappa Omega Chapter, for charitable, educational and community services. It is the philanthropic vehicle that supports on-going educational programs and community agencies that align with our program targets:It is the philanthropic vehicle that supports on-going educational programs and community agencies that align with our program targets; Education, Black Family, Health, Economic Empowerment, Arts, Environmental Stewardship and Global Impact.

PRCF is a non-profit, 501c3 organization with a rich history rooted in service with a focus on issues impacting women and girls. For over five decades, PRCF has been dedicated to empowering young women across Milwaukee County and surrounding areas. Every year, PRCF creates opportunities for them to participate in leadership development training, civic responsibility, health and wellness, financial literacy, and personal branding through our Debutante Cotillion Leadership and Service Program – all in preparation for an annual PRCF Debutante Ball where they are presented to society.

PRCF awards several scholarships to well deserving students, including debutantes each year, providing them with the opportunity to pursue their education at some of our nation’s most prestigious colleges and universities.

The mission of the Debutante Cotillion Leadership and Service Program is to provide scholarships and promote community service and volunteerism for high school juniors and seniors. The program’s culmination is the Debutante Cotillion Ball, a black-tie affair where the debutantes are presented to the Milwaukee community.

The Debutante Cotillion Leadership and Service program has maintained a long-standing history of scholastic achievement. Through the years, more than 1000 young ladies have participated in the Cotillion. Former debutantes have gone on to attend colleges and universities throughout the United States. Each year one participant in the program is named “Miss Debutante.” All Debutantes receive a form of award recognition based on their commitment, participation efforts, and successful completion of the program.