The Atlanta Chapter of the King’s Daughters (KD) celebrated its 55th anniversary on August 30, 2025, at Berean Church in Atlanta, Georgia. The Atlanta Chapter was organized in 1970 under Ellen Anderson, and has functioned continuously for the past 55 years. The Atlanta chapter joined the Eastern region in 1980.
A Legacy Begins
The King’s Daughters was originally established in Washington, D.C., in 1920 by a group of devout Christian Adventist women whose aim was to bring comfort and cheer to the sick and shut-in, minister to the elderly, and to form close friendships with one another. That small group has since grown into a sisterhood rooted in Scripture, service, and the quiet strength of prayer, continuing to promote the dignity and purpose it was founded on. By the late 1950s, the King’s Daughters had evolved, and groups were established in cities nationwide. The business of promoting the Lord’s Work and as a nationally recognized non-profit, called for the expansion of the King’s Daughters’ focus, which included providing services to local churches, their communities, and the needy, as well as providing financial assistance for the education of worthy students.
In the mid-1960s, the King’s Daughters had organized into chapters across the nation, and federations were formed to ensure that members were working for the same common goals of Christian living, and giving of their time, energies, and finances to promote the Lord’s Work. The new national structure divided the country into western region, including all states west of the Rocky Mountains, and eastern region to include all states east of the Rocky Mountains. Annual conventions are held to share outreach projects, support for chapter issues, connect spiritually with each other, and award scholarships. These clubs have served to bind women together in Christian fellowship for the last 105 years.
The Atlanta chapter hosted the national convention of the Federation in 1983, 1994, 2008, and 2019. Some examples of their community outreach:
• Adopting Sadie G. Mays Nursing Home in Atlanta, Georgia, where they provide needed items and gifts for the residents during the holidays — Christmas and Valentine’s Day.
• Missionary outreach to Hope House Women’s Shelter in Atlanta, providing gifts to the mothers on Mother’s Day.
• Providing gifts, toys, and supplies to Atlanta Children’s Shelter at Christmas and beginning of the school year.
• Leading a drive to collect and distribute cleaning and disinfectant supplies at GAAA during COVID pandemic.
• Providing support to Clarkston Refugee Center — including snacks, and collection and distribution of gently used clothing, furniture, and household items.
• Assisting Berean Church by providing volunteers to help feed community meals at Thanksgiving.
• Fundraising throughout the year for scholarship program.
• Providing monetary donations to West End Church and Mount Olive Church during the Thanksgiving holiday to feed the community.
“Our main ministry remains service to members of Adventist congregations and our community,” said Fannie Malone-Nash, who has been a charter KD Atlanta member since the chapter began 55 years ago. The Atlanta chapter hosts King’s Daughters Day (known as KD Day) at a local Adventist church in Metro Atlanta every year, allowing the organization to fellowship with members of different churches as they share the work they do throughout Metro Atlanta. “KD Day also gives us a chance to recruit new members who share our commitment to community service, and support of Adventist education,” said Betty Crowder, current Atlanta Chapter 1 president.
“We are proud that our chapter currently has raised and awarded over $500,000 in scholarships to more than 308 students,” said Crowder. “We’re also incredibly excited to have reached this milestone of 55 years of service, and look forward to continuing this legacy of fellowship, community service, and educational support for youth well into the future.”
King’s Daughters Atlanta Chapter 1 by the numbers:
• Years of service – 55
• Members – 40
• Scholarship funds awarded – $509,600
• Scholarships awarded – 308
• Persons helped – 8,225
• Donated funds (non-scholarships) – $2,100,000
Navigating the Crossroads of Tradition and Change
The Atlanta Chapter 1 of the King’s Daughters has risen to the challenge of expanding their outreach, and in an effort to effectively modernize the organization and continue its growth, a website (kdatlanta.org) and social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram were set up in 2024. A membership drive consisting of inreach to members’ families, and outreach to previous scholarship recipients, family members, and donors began to help the organization increase its visibility and impact.
In support of local communities, the King’s Daughters hold monthly meetings, lead missionary projects, and promote their education program, which awards scholarships to students at the high school and collegiate levels. The scholarship program was renamed in honor of KD member and highest fundraiser Joyce Scurry. The students who have received KD scholarships have gone on to study at both Adventist and nonAdventist universities across the country. Tax-deductible contributions are accepted year-round from those interested in supporting the scholarship initiative. The Atlanta Chapter has formed partnerships with Berean Christian Junior Academy, Greater Atlanta Adventist Academy, Sadie G. Mays Nursing Home, and The Clarkston Refugee Project in Clarkston, Georgia.
Now, 55 years later, the echoes of the service, stories, and shared burdens of the women who gathered many years ago, continue to shape lives and communities — proof that when women of faith rise together, Heaven listens.
The Motto of the King’s Daughters: “Lifting as We Climb”
The Aim: “Christian Ethics in Practice”
Colors: Navy and Pale Yellow
South Atlantic | October 2025
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