Build Our Economic Wealth

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority is launching our most progressive and revolutionary economic initiatives this century. This administration has created institutional-level solutions to combat institutional-level challenges.
We will further encourage and equip our members to place key strategies into action to build personal, organizational, and community economic wealth.

Areas of focus include…

For Members Only TM Credit Union – For Members Only Federal Credit Union will be the FIRST, Black-owned, woman-led, sorority-based, digital banking financial institution in the history of the United States.
Financial Wellness & Planned Giving – Financial wellness and planned giving efforts will assist members with legacy planning supported by expert members and wealth management partners.
Sister Circles – Sister Circles are accountability groups designed to help set and achieve personal savings, investing, and giving goals.

Supporting Women Entrepreneurs – Supporting Women Entrepreneurs will focus efforts to promote, celebrate, enhance, reach, raise visibility and offer access for greater revenue-generating opportunities.

Black Dollar Days – Black Dollar Days will be held during the month of June with a focus on leveraging our collective buying power to funnel revenue to Black-owned businesses and brands.

Enhance Our Environment

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has the power to galvanize our organization of more than 120,000 active members, create a ripple effect, and make a significant impact on our environment.

We will employ select strategies to optimize our collective ability and to improve and protect the environment at scale. We will prioritize activities that promote the adoption of more sustainable and responsible practices.
Areas of focus include…

Tree Planting – Chapters will track and measure the collective environmental impact of our largest tree planting effort to date.

Community and Home Gardens – Chapters and individuals will create community and home gardens to reduce negative environmental impact and promote sustainable agriculture.

Waste Reduction – Waste reduction efforts will engage individuals and communities in eco-friendly practices to reduce household waste.

Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day – Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day is an annual event to safely dispose of unused electronic devices and securely shred old paper documents resulting in reducing the burden on landfills and natural resources.

Advocate for Social Justice

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority always has been at the forefront of social justice to promote fairness and equity. We stand in the gap to empower our communities and act in the best interests of all people through social advocacy and justice.

We will equip communities with the tools, knowledge, and support to activate their voices and mobilize self-help to empower communities to help themselves.

Areas of focus include…

Voter Education, Registration, and Mobilization – Voter education, registration, and mobilization efforts will empower communities to utilize their most powerful tools of community change and advocacy during local, state, and national elections.

Public Policy Forums – Public Policy Forums will create convenings of non-partisan, open dialogue on policy challenges and the direction of our country.

Candidate Forums – Candidate Forums are non-partisan public events featuring candidates running for office who wish to express their positions on issues.

Public Servant’s Guides – Public Servant’s Guides will provide concise overviews highlighting women of color currently serving in political leadership positions along with information on how to create a pathway for women in politics.

Uplift Our Local Community

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority reigns supreme in its mission of “Service to All Mankind.” Given the engagement of more than 1,046 chapters across an international landscape, we have an ongoing history and reputation for making a global impact through local change.

We will celebrate excellence, promote a focus on service, and stimulate effective culture and showcase best practices ”Local Change, Big Impact, and Global Showcase.”

Areas of focus include…

Celebrating Local Community Impact – This recognition program celebrates chapters that have made an exceptional impact in their local community.

Chapter Collaboration Recognition Program – This recognition program acknowledges chapters that have collaborated to combine resources and efforts by maximizing the impact in their community.

Local Community Service Grants – This grant opportunity is for notable local community service projects completed by an individual chapter or chapter collaboration.

AKA-ILO AKADEMY

The AKA-ILO Akademy supports the academic, social, physical and emotional development of children in Howard County. The AKA-ILO Akademy has developed numerous programs and initiatives specifically designed to foster educational enrichment, leadership skills, character building and civic engagement in Howard County students. In addition, the AKA-ILO Akademy collects, maintains, and evaluates data related to all of the chapter’s services to students.
The AKA-ILO Akademy has implemented the following services and programs:
• Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) program
• Support for the Black Student Achievement Program (BSAP) initiatives including the Community Based Learning Centers
• Math, Engineering Science Achievement (MESA) Clubs
• Thanksgiving baskets and Christmas gift donations
• Support for students with food insecurities
• Volunteers for Howard County Public School System programs and activities
• Little Library donations

For more information about the AKA-ILO Akademy please email programs@akaiotalambaomega.org.

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