The John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation

Mandatory Summer Camp Orientation Meeting for Parents
2025-06-07 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation, 1831 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS, 39209, United States
**Please Note: There will be a Parent Orientation meeting on June 7 from 10-11 AM at the Perkins Foundation. This meeting is MANDATORY for your child(ren) to attend summer camp!**

First Day of Summer Camp
2025-06-09 | John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation, 1831 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS, 39209, United States
Living Waters: Splash into Faith, Fun, and Justice!
This summer, we’re diving into an exciting adventure where faith, kindness, and creativity flow like a mighty river! Campers will create, grow, and make waves in their communities through art, music, games, and teamwork.

4th Annual Perkins Sports Camp
2025-06-12 - 2025-06-13 | John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation, 1831 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS, 39209, United States
Whether you’re passionate about a sport or just exploring what fits you best, this camp is the perfect opportunity to sharpen your skills, build confidence, and have a blast with friends.

Community Night
2025-06-19 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-10 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-07-17 17:30 - 19:30 | John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation, 1831 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS, 39209, United States
Come together for food, fun, and fellowship! Every Thursday of the summer.

Perkins Justice Pilgrimage
2025-07-09 - 2025-07-13
Perkins Justice Pilgrimage, Institute on Wheels: The Perkins Foundation is committed to investing in the lives of leaders, pastors, Sunday school groups, associations, companies, clubs, and anyone else interested in learning. Our best way of doing this is by inviting you to Jackson for a Perkins Justice Pilgrimage (PJP). Join us for life-changing dialogue, engaging bible study, and immersive learning experiences about reconciliation and justice. A spiritual pilgrimage that looks back to embrace our past and insists that our now is not separate from our then.
The PJP allows a small group (12-20) to spend an intimate time with Dr. Perkins, the Perkins Family, and other Civil Rights and Christian Community leaders. Those in attendance will visit historic landmarks in Mississippi and beyond that helped shape the theology of Dr. Perkins and the Perkins Foundation. This will be a life-changing time for all who are able to participate!

Virtual Bible Study
2025-09-16 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-09-23 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-09-30 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-10-07 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-10-14 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-10-21 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-10-28 08:00 - 09:00, 2025-11-04 08:00 - 09:00 and 6 more dates
Virtual Bible Study!
Tuesdays at 8 AM CST
In order to join Bible Study, you must register. Registration must be completed the Monday before Bible Study. Each Monday at 8 PM CST, registration closes and those on our registration list will receive the Zoom info 30 minutes before the call begins at 7:30 AM CST. In case you miss the deadline and want to join the next Bible Study, the registration link will be activated again at the end of Bible Study for the next week. You can also join on the Facebook livestream!
Note: If you have already registered once, you will be on our registration list and do not need to re-register for subsequent Bible Studies! Remember to enter your first and last name when joining Zoom so that we can confirm your registration.

Perkins Gala & Cookout
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-04 | John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation, 1831 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS, 39209, United States
Join us for an unforgettable two-day celebration filled with fellowship, fun, and true Southern hospitality- all in support of a meaningful cause!

Sapphire Jubilee Gala
2025-10-03 17:00 - 20:00
Sapphire Jubilee Gala
Friday, October 3, 2025
Terry Woodard Ballroom | Jackson State University
Red Carpet: 5:00 PM | Program Begins: 6:00 PM
Formal / Black Tie Attire | Ticket Required
🎟️ $125 per person

An elegant evening of reflection and renewal, the Gala celebrates the legacy of John and Vera Mae Perkins while casting bold vision for what comes next.
We are honored to welcome Dr. Derwin Gray—former NFL standout turned nationally recognized pastor, author, and voice for reconciliation and leadership—as our keynote speaker for the evening. After six seasons with the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers, Dr. Gray transitioned from the field to the frontlines of faith and justice. His message will challenge and inspire us to lead with courage, clarity, and conviction in today’s changing world.

Sapphire Jubilee Cookout
2025-10-04 12:00 - 16:00 | John & Vera Mae Perkins Foundation, 1831 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS, 39209, United States
Sapphire Jubilee Cookout
Saturday, October 4, 2025
Perkins Foundation Campus | 1831 Robinson Street, Jackson, MS
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Casual Attire | Ticket Required
🎟️ $30 per person
This joyful community celebration honors our founders, Drs. John and Vera Mae Perkins, whose lives have shaped generations. Come for the food, music, storytelling, and connection—and stay for the reminder that this work has always been about people.

Alleane Currie Friends Monthly Luncheon
2025-10-14 11:30 - 13:00
🥗 Perkins Foundation Monthly Luncheon
Join us for a powerful time of connection, storytelling, and community impact. Each month (Sept–May), we gather to share a meal, hear inspiring updates, and move the mission forward—together.
🕛 Free to attend | Donations welcome
📍 Location provided after RSVP
👉 Register for the October Luncheon via this link: https://forms.gle/TNxkoEfntu4Bb6kh9

CCDA Annual Conference [Office Closed]
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-08
📅 Office Closed: November 3–8, 2025
The Perkins Foundation offices will be closed the week of November 3–8 as our staff travels to attend the Christian Community Development Association (CCDA) Annual Conference in Grand Rapids, MI, held November 5–8.
Founded by Dr. John M. Perkins in 1989, the CCDA has inspired and equipped Christian leaders for nearly 40 years. Rooted in the principles of Reconciliation, Relocation, and Redistribution, the CCDA network continues to transform communities across the country.
✨ Join us for a powerful time of worship, learning, and connection with practitioners from around the world.
📍 CCDA National Conference
🗓️ November 5–8, 2025
📌 Grand Rapids, Michigan
For more info or to register: ccda.org

Alleane Currie Friends Monthly Luncheon
2025-11-11 11:30 - 13:00
🥗 Perkins Foundation Monthly Luncheon
Join us for a powerful time of connection, storytelling, and community impact. Each month (Sept–May), we gather to share a meal, hear inspiring updates, and move the mission forward—together.
🕛 Free to attend | Donations welcome
📍 Location provided after RSVP
👉 Register for the October Luncheon via this link: https://forms.gle/1DZ552ZKw7HuYKgV9

Alleane Currie Friends Monthly Luncheon
2025-12-09 11:30 - 13:00
🥗 Perkins Foundation Monthly Luncheon
Join us for a powerful time of connection, storytelling, and community impact. Each month (Sept–May), we gather to share a meal, hear inspiring updates, and move the mission forward—together.
🕛 Free to attend | Donations welcome
📍 Location provided after RSVP
👉 Register for the October Luncheon via this link: https://forms.gle/zfca1SrMc9Vkqwqo8

Justice Pilgrimage (Private Group)
2026-02-18 - 2026-02-22
📅 Perkins Justice Pilgrimage (Private Group)
The next Perkins Justice Pilgrimage is scheduled for February 18th – 22nd and will be led by Elizabeth Perkins with a private group.
This immersive experience is far more than a historical tour—it’s a spiritual pilgrimage through the landscape of the Civil Rights Movement and the theology of justice and reconciliation. Participants will engage in deep dialogue, site visits to pivotal locations in Mississippi, and time with the Perkins family and other movement leaders.
Originally inspired by Dr. John M. Perkins’ seminal work Let Justice Roll Down, the PJP invites leaders, learners, and faith communities to explore how our past informs our purpose, and how justice and faith walk hand-in-hand.
Though this session is closed to the public, we encourage groups of 12–20 to consider scheduling a custom pilgrimage in the future.
👉 To learn more or inquire about future dates, visit https://jvmpf.org/perkins-justice-pilgrimage/
