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.

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.

AREAS OF FOCUS

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.

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.

                                                                   

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.