The Dove Award's mission is to recognize Non-Profit Organizations that embody the Principles of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., who bring positive service to the community. To be referred and nominated for The Dove Award, each Non-Profit Organization must meet or exceed specified qualifications.

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2025 Dove Award Winner

Margie's House Inc.

South Fulton County Georgia

Meet our director: Margie

Margie Boone is founder and CEO of Margie’s House Inc., a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which connects the disadvantaged with the resources needed to become self-sustaining.

Margie’s House is having a positive impact in South Fulton County, currently serving 950+ families each month. Since its birth in 2016, Margie’s House, Inc. has distributed over 3M pounds of food!

Margie’s passion to address food insecurity is birth out the unfortunate reality that the need is great. There are too many children in South Fulton going to bed hunger! There are too many seniors having to make the unimaginable choice between putting food on the table and purchasing necessary medicine! There are too many single moms struggling to provide basic needs for themselves and their children! There are simply too many 2 income “working poor” families struggling to meet their basic needs.

Margie’s impact as a community leader has been acknowledged by many organizations. Margie’s House has been recognized as The New Agency of the Year in 2017 by the Atlanta Community Food Bank, The Community Partner of the Year in 2019 by College Park (GA) Alumni Chapter, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc., The 2020 Unity in The Community Award by the South Fulton National Day of Prayer Committee, The Classy Living Award in 2022 by the Classy Living Society and an awardee at the 2023 Yellow Rose/Nikki T. Randall Servant Leadership Award Ceremony to be hosted by the Women’s Legislative Caucus.

Margie holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Management Information Systems from the University of West Georgia and a Master of Arts (MA) in Biblical Counseling from Luther Rice Seminary.

She is a native Georgian, a devoted wife of over 30 years, a proud mother of five adult children and an overjoyed grandmother of three beautiful babies.

Our Mission

To equip disadvantaged families with physical, spiritual, emotional or financial needs by providing resources that will help them gain and maintain long-term independence.

Our Vision

To establish a place where the disadvantaged are motivated, educated and challenged to set and achieve goals.

To establish homes that give refuge to the homeless, teen moms, runaway teens, and domestic abuse victims.

2024 Dove Award Winner

Spectrum Autism Support Group

Gwinnett County Georgia

Spectrum Autism Support Group, established in 1998, actively tackles disparities in the African American community by focusing on autism awareness and resources. The organization, founded by Rochelle Geiman (Stone) and Claire Dees, has evolved into a vital support network, serving over 1,500 families. Spectrum's mission includes providing support, education, and resources for individuals and families impacted by autism.

Through dedicated fundraising, grant writing, and donations, Spectrum has expanded its services. The organization offers innovative programs such as Adelante Autismo, a Spanish language support group, and various support groups for Dads, siblings, grandparents, parents of adults with autism, and individuals on the autism spectrum. Annual family events and specialized programs, including social skills groups, day and overnight camps, and respite programs, create a fun and safe environment addressing the diverse needs of those on the autism spectrum.

Spectrum also plays a crucial role in guiding families toward organizations that can assist with autism diagnosis. Over the years, the organization has received recognition, including the Dove Award, for its impactful contributions to the autism community. Today, with 1 in 36 children diagnosed with autism, Spectrum Autism Support Group continues to grow and emphasize not just awareness but acceptance, making a daily difference for families and communities affected by autism.