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Alpha Omega Foundation donated $ 15,000 to Minority Organ and Tissue Transplant Education Program ( MOTTEP ). was serenaded by the voices of the Central State University Choir . The sold-out event received an inspiring message from Madam Supreme , she challenged the crowd to grow and reach higher . As Alpha Kappa Alpha women , that is what we aspire to do for all mankind . The event also featured a local marching band from Withrow HS . They ushered in all the dignitaries . HBCUs Central State University and Wilberforce University each received $ 2,500 donation , both college presidents were in attendance to receive the donations . Basileus Shelly Sherman of Sigma Omega and Basileus Tracy Turney- Smith of Phi Psi Omega made the presentation . AKAlades to committee chairmen , Soror Pamela Dyles-Williams of Phi Psi Omega and co-chairmen , Soror Mildred Kennedy of Sigma Omega Chapter .
$ 15,000 to the Minority Organ and Tissue Transplant Education Program ( MOTTEP ) which is affiliated with the Cleveland Center for Dialysis Care , Inc . ( CDC ). The CDC presented a crystal award to the foundation , noting " It ' s inspiring and humbling to have the support of Alpha Omega Foundation for over four years , and to be a part of the Amazing AKA 5K that impacts so many lives in the minority community . We are looking forward to continuing our partnership to play a vital role as a trusted resource concerning multicultural organ , eye and tissue donation and healthier lifestyles ." 5K Committee Chairman Janice Taylor Heard . Collage by Soror Michelle Price .
Chapters Transform Lives
Forest Park , OH – Sigma Omega and Phi Psi Omega Chapters , the Letteria Dalton Foundation and the Twenty Cultured Pearls Foundation came together to observe Founders ' Day with a luncheon " Celebrating 112 years of transforming lives through Excellence , Sisterhood and Service ." Madam Supreme Basileus Glenda Glover delivered the keynote speech while special greetings came from Great Lakes Regional Director , Carrie Clark as well as former 2nd Anti-Basileus , Soror Kasey Coleman . The gathering
( starting at far left ) Dr . Elfred Pinkard , Wilberforce University President , Soror Shelly Sherman , Basileus-Sigma Omega , Soror Tracy Turney-Smith , Basileus-Phi Psi Omega , Regional Director of the Great Lakes Region , Carrie Clark and Madam Supreme Basileus Glenda Glover .
Zeta Alpha Omega Co-Hosts No More Domestic Violence Program
Toledo , OH – Zeta Alpha Omega Chapter was honored to co-host a Virtual No More Domestic Violence Program . The event was in collaboration with the YWCA of Northwest Ohio , National Society of Phi Delta Kappa , ABC Healthcare Services , and National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women ' s Club of Toledo . Soror Andrea Price , basileus , provided key facts about intimate partner violence that includes , physical violence , sexual violence , stalking , psychological aggression and economic abuse . Mr . Art Jones , Community Domestic Violence Advocate , gave account of how his daughter was killed by her former intimate domestic partner . Soror Lisa McDuffie , president , described the women domestic shelter services provided by the YWCA .

South Eastern

Omicron Omega Holds Financial Empowerment Conference
Birmingham , AL – In support of Target 3 , the Cultural and Educational Advancement Foundation , Inc . ( CEAF ) and Omicron Omega Chapter held its 8th Annual Financial Empowerment Conference - " Smart Money Decisions : Your Pathway to Financial Freedom " via Zoom . More than 200 people attended the free , virtual conference that focused on educating and equipping citizens with life-long financial skills and best practices for acquiring capital and building wealth . Conference topics included : Entrepreneurship : elevate your brand ; The Shift : shifting your mindset ; Saving for a Rainy Day ; How to Protect & Increase your Credit Score , and Mortgage Investment : the good , great & grandiose . This year ' s virtual conference presenters were Theresa Campbell of First Bank Mortgage ,
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