Programs
- International Program
- YES! Summit
- Family Expo
- A.C.O.L.Y.T.E.S.
- Debutante Ball
- 20 Pearls Giving Society
2022-2026 International Program Initiatives Overview
Service and sisterhood have been the cornerstone of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® since 1908. With the theme Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood, the 2022-2026 administration seeks to build upon Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s rich legacy of service by galvanizing our sisterhood of more than 120,000 active members to lead on the front lines of change, education, and advocacy.
This administration has six initiatives. Strengthen Our Sisterhood will serve as the administration’s “Foundation Initiative” as we strengthen our bonds to support our service mission.
The remaining five initiatives will serve as the “Program Initiatives” which include:
Service and sisterhood have been the cornerstone of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® since 1908. With the theme Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood, the 2022-2026 administration seeks to build upon Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority’s rich legacy of service by galvanizing our sisterhood of more than 120,000 active members to lead on the front lines of change, education, and advocacy.
This administration has six initiatives. Strengthen Our Sisterhood will serve as the administration’s “Foundation Initiative” as we strengthen our bonds to support our service mission.
The remaining five initiatives will serve as the “Program Initiatives” which include:
- Empower Our Families
- Build Our Economic Wealth
- Enhance Our Environment
- Advocate for Social Justice
- Uplift Our Local Community
Empower Our Families
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority has a strong history of supporting and servicing families, for we understand a healthy family is the foundation of a healthy community.
We will take a multi-generational approach to fortify families within our communities by addressing child hunger and promoting positive youth development and leadership, mental well-being, and senior life. |
- Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (CHIPP™) - CHIPP provides weekend and holiday meals for children within local communities and is targeted to be Alpha Kappa Alpha’s most ambitious childhood hunger program to date.
- Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) - YLI is a youth-led and highly interactive leadership development program designed to empower and engage youth, ages 11-13.
- Mental Health Awareness - During Mental Health Awareness month, we will use our collective efforts to fight stigma and raise awareness related to depression, anxiety, and trauma.
- Our Seniors - Our Seniors focus on ensuring these members can actively participate in all AKA activities. We also will focus on providing educational programs and workshops to support senior members as they navigate senior life priorities.
Build Our Economic Wealth
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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. |
- 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
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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. |
- 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
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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. |
- 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
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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.” |
- 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.
The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education in partnership with the Xi Theta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated ® and University of Texas at Arlington Trio Pre-College Programs is hosting the annual Youth Education Success (YES!) Summit, which is now in its 18th year.
This unique, complimentary, teen-focused summit provides valuable educational workshops and resources to over 750 youth in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. YES! Summit will address today’s growing need for life skills, STEM career awareness, and educational preparedness.
The 2022 YES! Summit will be an in person conference held on October 15, 2022. It is designed for students in grades 6-12 that provides them with an opportunity to network with their peers and attend a variety of workshops on leadership and self-sufficiency for academic and personal success. The Yes Summit will feature valuable workshops. Potential workshop topics for the YES! Summit include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) awareness and education, college preparation, and self-development.
This years’ YES! Summit will also feature vocational and trade school careers to introduce students to careers in the areas of Culinary, Electrical/Plumbing, and Civil Service.
Seniors have an opportunity to apply for scholarships which are available now! Attendees can attend this complimentary event and enter exciting giveaways. The goal of the YES! Summit is for the Arlington and surrounding communities’ youth to inspire and imagine the possibilities
For more information, contact:
yessummit22@gmail.com
This unique, complimentary, teen-focused summit provides valuable educational workshops and resources to over 750 youth in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. YES! Summit will address today’s growing need for life skills, STEM career awareness, and educational preparedness.
The 2022 YES! Summit will be an in person conference held on October 15, 2022. It is designed for students in grades 6-12 that provides them with an opportunity to network with their peers and attend a variety of workshops on leadership and self-sufficiency for academic and personal success. The Yes Summit will feature valuable workshops. Potential workshop topics for the YES! Summit include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) awareness and education, college preparation, and self-development.
This years’ YES! Summit will also feature vocational and trade school careers to introduce students to careers in the areas of Culinary, Electrical/Plumbing, and Civil Service.
Seniors have an opportunity to apply for scholarships which are available now! Attendees can attend this complimentary event and enter exciting giveaways. The goal of the YES! Summit is for the Arlington and surrounding communities’ youth to inspire and imagine the possibilities
For more information, contact:
yessummit22@gmail.com
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.® Xi Theta Omega Chapter and The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education are proud to partner with The Arlington ISD Parent and Community Engagement Department to host the 2021 Family Expo Resource Fair.
Family Expo events have consisted of nearly 400 people attending this free family-centered expo with sessions geared towards all ages absorbing and discovering new methods in maintaining or improving their overall health and to increase financial accountability. We look forward to this in person event.
The Arlington Family Expo is an extraordinary educational event open to the public and families throughout the metroplex. We hope you will attend and help spread the word about the upcoming Family Expo.
Event Information:
Saturday, April 2, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center
2101 Browning Dr. Arlington, TX 76010
Family Expo events have consisted of nearly 400 people attending this free family-centered expo with sessions geared towards all ages absorbing and discovering new methods in maintaining or improving their overall health and to increase financial accountability. We look forward to this in person event.
- Scholarships will be presented to well-deserving students driven to further their educational aspirations.
- Exhibitors from the community will be available to provide educational materials in the areas of health, education, financial planning, and so much more.
The Arlington Family Expo is an extraordinary educational event open to the public and families throughout the metroplex. We hope you will attend and help spread the word about the upcoming Family Expo.
Event Information:
Saturday, April 2, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center
2101 Browning Dr. Arlington, TX 76010
A.C.O.L.Y.T.E.S. (Arlington Community Of Lovely Young Teens Excelling in Service) is a teen organization for young ladies in the Arlington, Texas area and surrounding communities.
It was founded in May of 1990 for young ladies ages 13 to 18 by the Xi Theta Omega Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ACOLYTES is the premier fellowship of young ladies committed to working together to serve the citizens of Arlington and make a positive impact on other youth in order to affect change.
The purpose of ACOLYTES is to improve and enrich the social, cultural, economic, and academic status of young ladies. With this purpose, ACOLYTES strive to promote excellence, encourage unity and friendship, and to improve communities through service. ACOLYTES strive to be committed to the needs of others and to do their best in each endeavor they undertake.
Xi Theta Omega members serve as mentors for ACOLYTES by helping them become leaders in their own community service organizations. Once a member of the ACOLYTES becomes a senior in high school, the hope is that she will aspire to become a Debutante.
Membership is open to any eager young ladies in the Arlington/Fort Worth, Texas Area and surrounding communities who are between the ages 13-18 and meet the requirements for membership. We look for young ladies who will participate in the many activities provided as well as community service. For more information, please contact the ACOLYTES Chair.
It was founded in May of 1990 for young ladies ages 13 to 18 by the Xi Theta Omega Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. ACOLYTES is the premier fellowship of young ladies committed to working together to serve the citizens of Arlington and make a positive impact on other youth in order to affect change.
The purpose of ACOLYTES is to improve and enrich the social, cultural, economic, and academic status of young ladies. With this purpose, ACOLYTES strive to promote excellence, encourage unity and friendship, and to improve communities through service. ACOLYTES strive to be committed to the needs of others and to do their best in each endeavor they undertake.
Xi Theta Omega members serve as mentors for ACOLYTES by helping them become leaders in their own community service organizations. Once a member of the ACOLYTES becomes a senior in high school, the hope is that she will aspire to become a Debutante.
Membership is open to any eager young ladies in the Arlington/Fort Worth, Texas Area and surrounding communities who are between the ages 13-18 and meet the requirements for membership. We look for young ladies who will participate in the many activities provided as well as community service. For more information, please contact the ACOLYTES Chair.
The Arlington Foundation for Excellence in Education, in partnership with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.® Xi Theta Omega Chapter, hosts an annual Scholarship Ball and Debutante Presentation for young ladies in their final year of high school.
The six month program consists of monthly training modules, with presentations and activities focusing on health and wellness, education, etiquette, leadership development, cultural arts, and community service. Through these activities, our organization seeks to motivate and educate program participants to grow academically, professionally and culturally. The program culminates with a black-tie Scholarship Ball and Presentation during the fall of each year where the debutantes are presented to society and recognized for their participation in the program.
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The six month program consists of monthly training modules, with presentations and activities focusing on health and wellness, education, etiquette, leadership development, cultural arts, and community service. Through these activities, our organization seeks to motivate and educate program participants to grow academically, professionally and culturally. The program culminates with a black-tie Scholarship Ball and Presentation during the fall of each year where the debutantes are presented to society and recognized for their participation in the program.
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The 20 Pearls Giving Society is a unique fundraising opportunity for our chapter members to go above and beyond in fundraising efforts. A major portion of the contributions will ultimately support our Chapter Programs, as our programs are the heart of our organization and is the platform through which we serve Arlington, TX and the surrounding communities.