Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Epsilon Lambda Chapter
ELevation Responding to COVID-19 in The St. Louis Region
ALPHA PHI ALPHA Epsilon Lambda Chapter
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated develops leaders, promotes academic excellence and brotherhood while providing service and advocacy for our communities
Thoughts From Our President
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THE ALPHA TRAIN Responding to COVID 19 Thank you Brothers for Meeting the needs of Our Neighbors Join The Alpha Train by contacting Bro. Harlan Hodge at Harlanbh@gmail.com or 314-479-9350
Prepared and Delivered over 4,000 Boxes to 100+ Families Throughout St. Louis
Partnering With Our Urban League Responding To The Pandemic
Alpha Phi Alpha Founder and Executive Secretary of The Urban League (1917-1941) Jewel Eugene Kinckle Jones would be proud of Epsilon Lambda for their work with The Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis over the past year. Our Chapter has answered the call to pack boxes, load vehicles, and deliver meals during a Global Pandemic.
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2020 Epsilon Lambda Banquet Award Recipients
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Pictured from left to right, Bro. Glenn Miller, Quentin Chambers, Michael Ferrer, Henry Woods and Darryl Jones Jr.
The Urban League of Greater St. Louis put out the call for assistance and the Epsilon Lambda Chapter answered the call which was led by Brothers Michael Ferrer, Henry Woods, Quentin Chambers, Darryl Jones and Glenn Miller. Each classroom at the Urban League Head Start building was provided with pumpkins in recognition of National Head Start Day and to ensure that although the current pandemic has changed the way everyone functions, students were still able to celebrate a safe Halloween. A total of 30 pumpkins were purchased and delivered to the center for students as well as the staff. This is one of many efforts that the chapter’s Foundation will continue to do with the Urban League. Students and staff were able to enjoy the visit by the Brothers as well as the donations.
SERVANTS OF ALL Urban League Head Start Pumpkin Drive
Responding to COVID 19 Thank you Brothers for Meeting the needs of Our Neighbors Urban League Food Give Away at Jamestown Mall Saturday, May 2, 2020
PONDER ON THIS
WE CAN'T SOLVE P ROB LEMS B Y USING THE SAME KIND OF TH I NKI NG WE USED WH EN WE CREATED TH E M. - ALBERT EINSTEIN
Bro. Armanti Hayes delivering food to a resident in St. Louis,Missouri
Pictured from left to right: Bro. Jerome Carrol, Quentin Chambers, Derrick Walker Jr., Charles Jenkins IV and Harlan Hodge at the Urban League center in St. Louis, Missouri packing food for deliveries to St. Louis Residents.
Due to the ongoing pandemic along with representing our motto: First of All, Servants of All, We Shall Transcend All, Bro. Harlan Hodge spearheaded a collaborative effort with the Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, Inc. and the Federation of Block Units to serve the greater St. Louis area in both the city and county regions. Volunteers and drivers were recruited to support the Urban League’s food packing and delivery efforts. This is an ongoing initiative that our citizens are facing during the pandemic. The members of the Epsilon Lambda Chapter and other volunteers packaged over 300 boxes of food for distribution to families in one day.
SERVANTS OF ALL Alpha Train Delivery Network
Bro.Kenan Morrison,Aaron Willis and Dominic LeNoir on the call with the youth from the Alpha Mentoring Program
The Alpha Mentoring Program, in a partnership with The Village, hosted a virtual session with our young men led by Brothers Kenan Morrison, Dominic LeNoir and Aaron Willis. The discussion was centered around grades, their current thoughts on the political climate that we are facing and how they are managing during this pandemic. This discussion was followed up with the mentors and the young men making breakfast and showing their cooking skills while learning about the importance of healthy eating choices. The session ended with the group starting to read a new book titled Spiderman by Miles Morales.
SERVANTS OF ALL Alpha Mentoring Program Zoom Check-in
Bro. Derrick Walker Jr. handing out blankets at the drive in downtown St. Louis, Missouri.
In response to the homelessness issue in the St. Louis region. Derrick Walker Jr. of the Rides N School Supplies organization led a blanket drive in the downtown area. This was put together by working with community activists and organizations to gather blankets, food boxes, and socks. They ended up donating over 500 blankets, 500 socks, 200 food boxes, and 200 donuts.
SERVANTS OF ALL Blanket Drive
Brother Justice Hill receiving his award at the virtual scholarship ceremony.
The virtual scholarship award ceremony was held on the Zoom platform on December 7th. It was organized by Brothers Michael Ferrer, Brittae Gray-Ross, Quentin Chambers, Dwight Pollard, Wayne C. Harvey, Addam Jones and Ken Nutt. At this event, a $1,000 annual scholarship was presented to Brother Justice Hill, a Spring 2020 initiate of Alpha Eta Chapter and a junior at St. Louis University. The scholarship was presented by Ms. Sandra Murdock and her family in honor of her late father Lamar Smith, who was a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for over 70 years. The scholarship provides support to a current Missouri District Brother from St. Louis who will be returning to school for the upcoming semester. This event spotlights a college brother for his efforts in the classroom along with financial assistance for fees and books for the upcoming semester.
SERVANTS OF ALL Lamar Smith Virtual Smith Awards Ceremony
MLK 2021 Observance Thank you brothers for continuing the dream
Proverbs 29:18 18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that
keepeth the law, happy is he.
Chaplain’s Corner
Brothers, We have just come through a tumultuous year in which the lives of nearly Jerome Carroll, Chaplain every person, directly or indirectly, have been affected on some level globally due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Thousands have died here in America while many have lost their jobs and businesses placing a strain on many households while simultaneously exposing weaknesses in relational bonds. These are undoubtedly perilous times that we are living in. To make matters worse, we witnessed a domestic insurrection resulting in the siege at the Capitol building on January 6, 2021. Not since 1814 has our nation experienced an event like this. But this act did not stop Congress from resuming their meeting and counting the votes that certified the results of the 2020 Presidential Election which saw President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris make history. Scripture tells us that “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” This literally means that where there is no prophetic utterance the people cast off restraint and run wild . Now more than ever, Brothers, we must light and lead the way. While looking to God we must “encourage the highest and noblest form of manhood, and, aid down-trodden humanity in its efforts to achieve higher social, economic, and intellectual status.” Let us humbly be change agents who inspire a generation.