In an outreach to members, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority's International President Barbara A. McKinzie appealed to members to contribute to relief efforts for Haiti, in the wake of the "catastrophic earthquake that has devastated...this already-struggling nation." She said it is a catastrophe that has "profoundly saddened" the Sorority.
She directed members to make contributions to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority with a notation that the check be directed toward Haiti Relief. In turn, the Sorority will log in all monies and then turn the contributions over to CARE, an AKA partner whose mission to provide relief to countries in distress mirrors the current need in Haiti.
In asking for members to help, she noted that "thousands have died, thousands are missing and presumed dead, and survivors have lost family members, their homes and their lives." [more]
Twenty Pearls Foundation was organized exclusively for education and charitable purposes, including the following: to exercise, promote, and protect the privileges and interests of the residents of Charleston County; to foster a healthy interest in the civic affairs of the community; to develop good citizenship; to help young people obtain a higher education; to increase the motivation of youth; to provide scholarships, awards and/or sustenance grants; and to sponsor seminars and programs that are actively engaged in promoting training and educational activities. The effective date of the exemption for 501C3 was November 5, 2004. [more]
Gamma Xi Omega sponsors Iota Omicron of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., at College of Charleston. For more information please contact graduate advisor Dena Magwood and Vertelle Middleton.
