Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Gamma Chi Chapter
Northwestern University
Service
to all mankind
Programming
Contact Ceara Jemison to learn more about or to get involved in our programming events. We have bi-weekly commitments, but stay tuned for various service events that occur throughout the year.
Ebenezer Primm
2nd and 4th Tuesdays 6:00-7:00pm
Ebenezer Primm is a Senior Housing Facility in Evanston where members of Gamma Chi and the Northwestern community have volunteered since 2007. The activities planned throughout the year are much appreciated by those residents who don't have visitors very often. Throughout the year, Gamma Chi hosts a number of annual events icluding a Valentine's Day and Mother's Day Social. The goal of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to give back to the community and enrich the lives of its members, is achieved at Primm and also enlightens those who volunteer. Activities include: Bingo, Hangman, Manicures, Crafts, Chair Exercises, and much more.
Contact: Ceara Jemison
This quarterly philanthropic initiative is designed to raise awareness surrounding some of the most pressing issues of today.
Each quarter, Gamma Chi chapter selects a different charity to collect donations for its philanthropic initiatives.
Fall Quarter Charity Focus:
One Million Backpacks
Thank you for your support!!
We are collecting school supplies for our national philanthropic initiative : One Million Backpacks. Your donations will help progressive academics achievement for underprivileged young people.
Past Charities include: Dreams Delivered, Clean The World, Free the Girls, and Soles for Souls
Location: Donations will be collected at the Black House. Quarterly events marking the end of the donation cycle are TBA.
Contact: Ceara Jemison
Think Pink Thursdays
Quarterly
Routine Programming
National Programs
The National Program theme for 2010-2014 is "Global Leadership Through Timesless Service"
Target I: Educational Enrichment
Members will engage in the sorority’s signature youth enrichment program, ASCEND℠ with efforts designed to motivate, engage and assist high school students in reaching their maximum potential. ASCEND℠ will focus onAchievement, Self-Awareness, Communication, Engagement, Networking and Developmental Skills. Students in theASCEND℠ Program will have an opportunity to receive academic enrichment and life skills training to support their journey to college or vocational employment.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will promote the learning process by providing substantial support to students through AKA One Million Backpacks℠. Members will donate and distribute one million backpacks and related school supplies to students over the four year period.
Support of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) will be a priority as Alpha Kappa Alpha launches a national campaign, Think HBCU℠ to highlight HBCUs and their contribution to the sorority and society. Through education, engagement and advocacy, HBCUs will be showcased as critical venue for moving students to and through college.
Target II: Health Promotion
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will promote health awareness in three areas: Alzheimer's Disease, Stroke and Mental Illness.
The Alzheimer's Disease and Caregiver Support Program will generate awareness and support for Alzheimer's programming and research. Alzheimer's disease is one of the fastest growing health challenges among African Americans.
Stroke and Heart Disease Awareness will remain a focus area as Alpha Kappa Alpha launches a major stroke prevention awareness campaign with emphasis on hypertension management, diet and exercise.
Mental Health will be highlighted as members bring attention to the mental illness among diverse populations with low utilization of mental health services.
Target III: Family Strengthening
Alpha Kappa Alpha’s Family Strengthening Programs will target critical issues facing many families, including lack of food, shelter and financial means.
Community based Childhood Hunger Initiatives will be launched in partnership with local agencies, food banks and community pantries.
The Family Seasonal Wraps℠ Program will be offered as the sorority sponsors a major initiative to collect and donate hats, gloves, socks, scarves, coats, sweaters and other seasonal wraps for families in need.
Fiscal Responsibility Programs will be initiated as members work with partner organizations and families to help increase their understanding of budgeting, basic financial planning and benefits of home ownership.
Target IV: Environmental Ownership
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority will implement high impact programs to provide healthy environments and improve the quality of life in the underserved communities.
The AKA 1908 Playground Project℠ will be launched to ensure children have safe and inviting places to play. Sorority members will restore and renew 1,908 existing community and school playgrounds with its Restore, Refresh and Renew Project℠.
Through its Acts of Green Program℠ members will promote environmental sustainability by encouraging recycling, litter prevention and waste management through daily green efforts in local communities.
Target V: Global Impact
Sorority members will implement the UNA-USA Global Classrooms Project to prepare today's youth for an increasingly global and complex society. Alpha Kappa Alpha members will work in partnership with the UNA-USA(United Nations Association) to expand understanding of the UN, its mission and focus. A biennial Intergenerational Model U.N. Conference will be convened.
Through its renewed Africare partnership, Alpha Kappa Alpha Chapters will implement youth hunger initiatives on the continent of Africa.
Community Impact Days
Alpha Kappa Alpha members will implement International Community Service Days annually to highlight the organization’s collective impact in program target areas:
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service (January)
- Pink Goes Red for Heart Health Day (February)
- 1908 Playgrounds Mobilization Day (May)
- The Longest Day™ Alzheimer’s Support Activities (June)
- Mental Health Awareness Day (July)
- Childhood Hunger Awareness Day (October)