Community Service Projects
sponsored by Gamma Theta and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

The Impact and Current International Target Program of
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Inc

Alpha Kappa Alpha's success must be judged by the quality of its service and relationship to humanity. AKA has been a strong link in the chain of human caring, as evidenced by its programs for minorities, youth, the disadvantaged, the homeless, senior citizens, and others. Programs which have made a difference - civil rights initiatives, leadership activities, social action imperatives, educational enterprises, economic development ventures, and cultural opportunities. Mankind has benefited from numerous AKA projects, but some have been so successful that they are now hallmarks.

1935 Launched the Mississippi Health Project
1938 Organized the first civil rights lobby.
1958 Funded sickle cell research and published The Sickle Cell Story
1965 Acquired DOL contract to operate Cleveland Job Corps Center.
1972 Purchased Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthplace
1978 Reached half million in contributions to UNCF
1980 Established the Educational Advancement Foundation
1984 Initiated African Village Development Program
1990 Gave ,000 to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
1991 Establishment of the Ivy AKAdemy
1995 Partnership in Mathematics and Science Summer Camp

THE SPIRIT OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA:

The National Program theme for 2002-2006 is "THE SPIRIT OF ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA". The focus is on Education. The five areas included in the National Program and implemented in the Ivy AKAdemy are:
Target I - Education
Target II - The Black Family
Target III - Health
Target IV – Economics
Target V - The Arts

EDUCATION
Our goal is quality education for all. This target will focus on AKA, the acronym for "AKA Kids Alert." We feel that: AKA kids must enjoy and excel in learning; the parents of AKA kids must be involved in the education of their children; AKA Kids must become responsible adults.

IVY AKAdemy will continue to serve as the umbrella for all educational training and human resource development experineces provided by local chapters and will stress reading, writing, speaking, listening, mathematic, sciences, and technology. PIMS wll remain a viable sement of the program to be implemented at the chapter level.

THE BLACK FAMILY
The world we seek, in the new millenium, is one where a child's need for time with his or her parents is a top priority; where family togetherness is prized; where family ties are reestablished; where parents consider the well-being of their children; and where homelessness doesn't exist. This program will focus on issues that divide the Black Family, at-risk youth, family values for middle and high school youth, and AKA Coat Day for homeless families

HEALTH
Healthy bodies make healthy minds; therefore, we must encourage youth and adults to take good care of themselves, eat well, exercise, and enjoy good physical and mental health. Parents must be inspired to help their children make healthy choices.

This program target will focus on health issues that disproportionately affect minority populations, especially African Americans as well as health issues specified in the President's Race Initiatives. The Alpha Kappa Alpha Health Net will be developed.

. ECONOMICS
We can only prosper if we are prepared for the work force, if we get the high paying jobs, and if we promote Black businesses. It is important that the Black community gain empowerment. Ownership remains the key to wealth and power in America. We must arm African Americans with the information and encouragement they need to become successful entrepreneurs. This program will focus on financial planning and management, employment, entrepreneurship in the 21st century, and Black Dollar Days.

THE ARTS
Alpha Kappa Alpha, throughout her rich heritage has continually focused her attention on the arts. In many schools, the arts are no longer included in the cirriculum. Alpha Kappa Alpha can fill this void, for we know that the arts can improve the quality of life for all mankind. The arts can be a meaningful vehicle for communication and education. Therefore, we must continue to heighten the awareness of the arts, support arts education, promote potential artists, augment appreciation of the arts, and make the arts available to a larger public. This program strand will promote Chapter Summer Arts Programs and arts performances at

Service Projects and Seminars sponsored by Gamma Theta
The Gamma Theta chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. has continued the legacy of scholarship and service to all mankind by sponsoring many seminars and community projects at Hampton University. They include but are definitely NOT limited to:

The Annual Freshman Rap Session/Campus Orientation
Senior Citizen and Veterans Administration Hospitial Visitations
Leadership and Financial Aid Seminars for High School students
Voter Awareness Drives
Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets
Adopt-a-Chid
Adopt-a-Highway
Penny Drive (Breast Cancer Awareness)
AKAerobics
Operation Smile
Red Cross Blood Drive
Salvation Army
H.E.L.P.
Spratley Middle School Tutoring
Canned Food and Toiletry Drive
American Diabetes Association Walk a Thon
Various Informative Seminars on the campus of Hampton University

 

To the right are some pictures of Sorors of Gamma Theta performing service at Hampton University and in the Tidewater Area.