About the SPEAR Foundation
Founded in 1993 under the leadership of Past International Grand Basileus Corine J. Green, the SPEAR Foundation became an independent 501(c)(3) organization in 1995, while maintaining its strong affiliation with Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
As a national, independent nonprofit, SPEAR provides fiscal sponsorship and resources to Sigma Gamma Rho chapters and community-based organizations (CBOs), empowering them to develop impactful community service, education, advocacy, and research programs. Our mission is to reduce poverty, uplift women and children, and improve quality of life through strategic partnerships and funding opportunities.
SPEAR is committed to expanding access to grants, fostering community innovation, and supporting nonprofit growth, ensuring that every initiative we back has the tools and support to create lasting change.
Honoring the Legacy of Corine J. Green
Corine Jordan Green was a trailblazing leader, dedicated to empowering Black communities, especially women of color. During her 30-year career at Rockwell International, she became the first African-American female Procurement Quality Assurance Manager, overseeing an $8 million budget.
A proud member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. since 1972, Ms. Green’s transformational leadership modernized the organization, introducing computerized systems, leadership training workshops, and international service initiatives such as Habitat for Humanity. She served as International Grand Basileus from 1992-1996, leading the Sorority into a new era of impact.
In 1993, she founded The SPEAR Foundation to help Sigma Gamma Rho chapters secure funding for community programs. By 1995, SPEAR became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, expanding its reach to community-based organizations (CBOs) nationwide. Under her leadership, SPEAR developed programs focused on financial education, self-advocacy, family support, and health awareness.
Her vision and legacy continue today, as SPEAR empowers communities, strengthens families, and drives meaningful change.
In Loving Memory of Emeritus Director Arcola F. Stafford
Director Arcola F. Stafford was founding board member and immediate past Treasurer whose leadership, stewardship, and unwavering commitment helped shape the SPEAR Foundation, from its earliest beginnings in 1993 alongside Founding President & CEO and the 18th Grand Basileus of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc, Corine J. Green. For more than 30 years, she faithfully guided the Foundation’s financial leadership and sustainability with integrity, wisdom, and purpose, helping to build a lasting foundation for generations to come. She made her earthly transition on Monday, June 8, 2026.
Beyond her fiduciary leadership, Director Stafford was deeply committed to youth development and community empowerment. She was instrumental in implementing and leading one of the Foundation’s earliest leadership programs, the Leadership and Development Empowering Sisters (LADES) program — formerly known as Rites of Passage — serving young girls through Saturday out-of-school-time programming in the Las Vegas area. Her passion for nurturing and educating youth also extended throughout her distinguished career of more than three decades as an Elementary Music Teacher within the Clark County School District.
A proud Life Member and Cultured Pearl of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. since 1969 and an esteemed alumna of Philander-Smith College, Director Stafford leaves behind a legacy rooted in excellence, service, mentorship, and love for community. Her impact will forever live on through the lives she touched, the leaders she inspired, and the Foundation she helped build.
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