Global Leadership Through Timeless Service

Inspired by a dedicated investment of human capital and a bold commitment to the principles of basic human rights, we shall devote our talent and resources to this cause. Awareness, advocacy and action are the primary vehicles for the worldwide delivery of our service initiatives. We invite you to join us on this journey and accept this great mission: Global Leadership through Timeless Service

NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS:

• Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Develpoment
• American Diabetes Association
• American Kidney Fund
  
• American Cancer Society
• American Heart Association
• Heifer International
  

Signature Program Initiatives 2010 ~ 2014

I. Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) Initiatives ~ This signature program will impact the lives of 10,000 girls in grades six through eight by providing leadership development, civic engagement, enhanced academic preparation and character building. The increasing demands of the twenty-first century mandate our youth to be better leaders at a younger age making smart choices with positive consequences.

LOCAL CHAPTER ACTIVITY

• Delores Maxwell Walk for Wellness
• Healthy Lifestyles Workshop
• Leadership Workshop
• Introduction to Philantrophy Workshop
• College Preparation Workshop
• Public Speaking Workshop
• Bullying Workshop
• Service Project - Recycle Service Center
• Peer Pressure Workshop
• Restaurant Etiquette Workshop
• Field Trip

II. Health Initiatives ~ These initiatives encourage personal fitness and healthy life styles. We will support organizations which advance access to treatment and coordinate awareness and advocacy campaigns to reduce health disparities, save lives and impact health related legislation. Co-sponsored health forums will address: diseases which disproportionately affect women and minorities, prevention and treatment options.

A. Asthma Prevention and Management Initiative ~ This signature
health program will benefit children and families enrolled in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. The goal is early diagnosis, treatment awareness and parental education and advocacy.
B. Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability ~ This initiative,
through community forums and activities, promotes strategies and awareness campaigns to encourage energy efficiency, conservation,
eco-living, reforestation, urban gardening, education and empowerment
of consumers with limited resources, “go green-living green” eco-tourism, opportunities for women owned businesses, environmental
zones in urban communities and advocacy for and legislation
related to public health and environmental justice.

LOCAL CHAPTER ACTIVITY

• "Pink Goes Red" Heart Health Month
• Kansas City Start! Heart Walk
• Blood Pressure for Seniors
• Tree Dedication for Hospital Hill
• Kidney Awareness Month: Donor Awareness Program to spotlight Organ Donors (partner with Swope Health)
• Delores Y. Maxwell 5k Walk for Health & Wellness
• Midwest Transplant Network Health Fair
• Susan G. Kormen Foundation/Wacoal Breast Cancer Awareness event
• World HIV/AIDS Day event
  

III. Global Poverty Initiatives ~ The goals for this initiative are to end hunger, preserve the environment and empower women. The program will provide food production skills and training in self-reliance through gifts of seeds, livestock and training in environmentally sound agriculture.
Education in sustainable food practices will make women equal partners in ending poverty and hunger. Alpha Kappa Alpha will continue its membership and consultative status with UNESCO (United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization). We have global partners for self-help projects and awareness campaigns within the United States and abroad.

LOCAL CHAPTER ACTIVITY

• "Get Your Green On": Volunteer project for Earth Day
• Heart to Heart International: 1,000 tubes of toothpaste were donated toward care kits to Japan earthquake and tsunami victims.
• Soles 4 Souls: regional community service project where new and gently worn shoes were donated for a great cause.
• "Passing on the Gift - A Hat Extravaganza" a benefit for Heifer International
• "Wrapped In Love" coat, gloves and hat drive
  

IV. Economic Security Initiative ~ This effort expands the current programs related to wealth building and allocation of resources, home ownership, estate planning, support and empowerment of female owned businesses and urban enterprise zones.

LOCAL CHAPTER ACTIVITY

• Tax Tips Presentation
• Homeownership Seminar
• Financial Planning Seminar
• Beta Omega Entrepreneur Expo
• Holiday Shopping Mart
  

V. Social Justice and Human Rights Initiative ~ These initiatives will address gender equality issues including: human trafficking and domestic violence, services for children with incarcerated parents, youth aging out of foster care and children in homeless shelters. Voter empowerment; access to technology; training of parents as advocates for educational and health care needs of children and support of the arts will be emphasized.

LOCAL CHAPTER ACTIVITY

• AKA Day at the Capital
• "Wrapped In Love" coat, gloves and hat drive
• St. James Food Kitchen
• School Supply Drive for children of incarcerated parents
• "Torn Between Religion & Relationship" Domestic Violence Workshop
• "A Day of Giving" clothing and personal hygiene for homeless community
• Voter Registrations
• St. Louis Catholic Church Food Pantry, food providers
  

VI. Internal Leadership Training for External Service Initiative ~ This initiative will afford Alpha Kappa Alpha members leadership training at all levels within the organization. It will serve as a catalyst for members to reach their fullest potential as skilled leaders in service to Alpha Kappa Alpha and other organizations and institutions.

LOCAL CHAPTER ACTIVITY

• Membership Intake Process Workshop
  
• AKA Standards Workshop
  
• Roles and Responsibilities Workshop
  
• Harvesters Community Food Network activity
• MLK Day of Service activity
• Heart to Heart Health Fair activity