On August 27, 2025, Al Alexander, chairman of the Board of Directors for The New Chesapeake Men for Progress Education Foundation, Inc., and George F. Reed, Ph.D., secretary presented school supplies mini-grants to four Title I schools and to the Chesapeake Center for Student Success. The Foundation established a partnership with New Month Olive AME Church to support Rena B. Wright Primary School.

Chesapeake Center for Student Success

(L-R): Dr. Sashanae Buchanan, Assistant Principal; Al Alexander, NCMPEF Board Chairman; Dr. Ronell Brewer, Principal, and Dr. George F. Reed, NCMPEF Secretary

Carver Intermediate School

(L-R): George F. Reed, NCMPEF Secretary, Sharon Popson, Principal, Al Alexander, NCMPEF Board Chairman

Thurgood Marshall Elementary School

(L-R): Ge. George F. Reed, NCMPEF Secretary, Mrs. Jennifer Sageendoft, Principal, and Al Alexander, NCMPEF Board Chairman.

Truitt Intermediate School

(L-R): Dr. George F. Reed, NCMPEF Secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Coker, Principals, and Al Alexander, NCMPEF Board chairman

Rena B. Wright Primary School

(L-R) Dr. George F. Reed, NCMPEF Secretary, Al Alexander, NCMPEF Board Chairman, Mrs. Jessica Dace, Principal, and Reverend Andre Jefferson, Pastor, New Mount Olive AME Church