Phi Pi Omega Chapter, Empower Our Families Program Launches Childhood Hunger

Initiative Power Pack

In November 2022, Phi Pi Omega Chapter (Newnan, Ga.), Empower Our Families Program Initiative launched the Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack by preparing 60 meal packs that were provided to Robert J. Burch Elementary School and Liberty Point Elementary School. Participating students were selected by school counselors based on the family's need or housing status. Phi Pi Omega Chapter received donations from the Publix Foundation and the Fayette and Coweta County communities to support the AKA Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack. Since starting in November, Phi Pi Omega Chapter has delivered more than 800 power packs to local schools in the community. All packaging from food items are recycled in collaboration with Enhance Our Environment Program Initiative.

Xi Beta Omega Provides Tornado Disaster Relief

Xi Beta Omega Chapter, (Griffin, Ga.), sponsored disaster relief events to assist the community after tornadoes devastated the area. A drive was held where nonperishable items, laundry detergent and personal hygiene products were gathered. Items were then distributed at the Eighth Street Baptist Church. Also, volunteers from surrounding chapters in Cluster V, Mount Zion, Achaia, and Rising Star Baptist Churches; Griffin Lodge #317, Black Voters Matter, the Urban Outreach Association, and Core worked in coordination in this event. In addition, the chapter partnered with a food truck, Lettum Eat, to provide hot meals to tornado victims at the Fairmont Community Center. To ensure the community received the necessary resources, sorors gathered at Atkinson Elementary School to host the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Small Business Administration (SBA). These agencies provided information and assistance while the chapter shared care essentials, a meal bag and gift cards to all who attended.

Tau Epsilon Omega Hosts Mental Health Informational and Zumba Class

Tau Epsilon Omega Chapter, (East Point, Ga ), hosted an in-person event focused on the targeted program Mental Health Awareness entitiled “Shaping Up Our Mental Health from The Inside Out!” Chapter Basileus Soror Suzette LaSane welcomed 78 Sorors and guests to the informational and Zumba class. The informational focused on managing stress and anxiety to promote better mental health. The event included mental health professionals providing takeaways (handouts on stress management, stress balls, suicide prevention education, community resources, gun locks, and literature on children and mental health). Soror Kaszia Scott conducted the 30-minute Zumba session to get the endorphins pumping, promoting healthy cortisol levels Ten guests participating in a Q&A on mental health awareness received a signed copy of Soror Raushannah Johnson-Verwayne’s self-care book

Sigma Alpha Omega Chapter (Tifton, Ga.) made it a Day On and not a Day Off for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service 2023. The chapter sponsored I.V.Y. (Inspiring Virtuous Youth) Group participants at the MLK Day breakfast and donated baskets to the Tifton Fire Department, the Tifton Police Department, the Tift County Sheriff Department, and the Tifton-Tift County Humane Society. Sigma Alpha Omega also shipped a package to Operation Gratitude for the area's deployed military troops. Sigma Alpha Omega Chapter is serving significantly in our community!

Building Leaders by Letting the Youth Lead

The YLI™ Youth Leaders of the Zeta Xi Omega Chapter (Augusta, Ga.) are SOARing into their leadership potential through growth mindset, goal setting, and career exploration. They are learning the importance of community service and enhancing our environment In March, the Youth Leaders participated in a Career Adventure Challenge The youth leaders completed an “All About Me Resume”, shared their future aspirations and highlighted their interests, skills, and talents Sorority members and community partners shared their professions with the youth leaders through a career-fair styled station rotation The youth leaders were exposed to a range of careers in STEM, the environment, public service, and entrepreneurship. They had hands-on experiences with a conservationist, a medical doctor, and an occupational therapist. They also learned their potential to turn their passion into profit from an entrepreneur. The day was filled with fun, laughter, and learning!

Epsilon Omega Omega Enhances the Environment with Tree Plantings

Epsilon Omega Omega Chapter (Macon, Ga ) partnered with Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful and Macon-Bibb’s Parks & Beautification Department with a tree dedication in Carolyn Crayton Park, the site of the annual Cherry Blossom Festival In celebration of Arbor Day, the chapter donated three Helen Taft cherry blossom trees “This tree planting aligns with our international program’s goal to plant 3,100 trees, and Epsilon Omega Omega is doing our part to impact that number”, says Basileus Soror Tanya Allen. “We look forward to watching these trees bloom over the years!” Soror Asha Ellen, Executive Director of Keep Macon-Bibb Beautiful, commented that “Trees contribute to our environment by providing oxygen, improving air quality, conserving water, preserving soil, and supporting wildlife. They also beautify our community, creating more scenic views, shade for our children, and more”. Epsilon Omega Omega Chapter is soaring to greater heights, beautifying the community, and making an impact on the environment

Rho Tau Chapter Celebrates 25 Years

TheRhoTauChapterofUSCUpstateinSpartanburg, SCwascharteredMarch28,1998,with17members undertheadvisementofSarahSimmonsandVirginia Rector.OnMarch26,2023,RhoTaucelebratedwith a Bridgerton Experience High Tea with both chartering graduate advisors and five of the charter lineinattendance Onthismostspecialoccasion,the chapter was presented a Proclamation by Mayor Jerome Rice and March 26 was declared Rho Tau Chapter Day in Spartanburg! The current chapter of 22 young ladies under the advisement of Grad Advisor Soror Arian Peterson and Epsilon Beta OmegaChapterwasalsogiftedinitialfundstocreate andsustainascholarshipinthenameofthechapter. Sorors enjoyed tea and crumpets and a wonderful program of history and sisterliness. It was a day of genuine celebration of the past, present and what is tocomeforRhoTau.

Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter Uplifting the Local Community

Upsilon Omega Omega Chapter volunteered with our community p Care Connection for their annual Se annual event celebrates senior school and college seniors and bri between the generations. It lo experiences are shared and how moments don’t fade over time. U Omega members were on hand to the event and to facilitate an eve company, food, and fellowship. W every generation, senior citizens a were able to experience the mag prom. Upsilon Omega Omegas' very Soror Clara Scatterfield was even rug.

Epsilon Chi Omega Chapter Sister Squad First Friday

Epsilon Chi Omega (Florence, SC) kicked off the New Year, continuing the mission of Strengthening our Sisterhood where Soror Squads gathered for our monthly Sister Squad First Friday at the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Place Florence. Each Soror Sister Squad was represented, and sorors learned that each had a special talent and creative mindset. Sorors reminisced on college days, learned and harmonized favorite AKA songs, danced, and reflected on the day they became an Alpha Kappa Alpha woman. This sisterly evening of togetherness helped each other to become stronger, connected with the bonds shared, sharing of the oneness of sisterhood, and finishing the evening admiring and complimenting each other’s creations Sorors elevated each other to grow more in our sisterhood, celebrated our creativity, and it led to an outstanding evening of sisterly togetherness Sorors are eager and look forward to continuous chapter and individual soror squad events.

Mu Iota Omega Chapter Donates to Community Seniors

Mu Iota Omega Chapter (Conway, SC) in collaboration with their Foundation, Horry County Pearls, Inc , supported the senior residents of Oaks of Loris Assisted Living with a donation of 306 towels, hand towels, wash cloths and personal care items. The chapter members and Loris City Mayor Todd Harrelson delivered the items during a presentation that included greetings from the Mayor, a senior staff member, chapter President Dr. Benita Stephens and Vice President Veda Nichols. Additional “We Care” baskets were provided to show appreciation to the staff for their dedication and commitment to the residents of the facility The program recognized our Seniors through our Soaring to Greater Heights in Service and Sisterhood Initiatives, Empowering our Families and Uplifting our Community. Residents joined with the chapter in singing uplifting songs, receiving battery lighted candles, and words of encouragement to “This Little Light of Mine” were given by Dr Jacquelyn Comeaux, Foundation Chairman