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Kappa Zeta Chapter
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Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Clarion University of PA
251 Gemmell Student Complex Box #3
Clarion, PA 16214
aka.kappazeta@gmail.com
Chapter Graduate Advisor
GAKappaZeta@akapittsburghaao.org
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PEARLS IN ACTION
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.'s Program Initiatives are inspired by a dedicated investment of human capital and a bold commitment to the principles of basic human rights, we shall devote our talent and resources to this cause. Awareness, advocacy and action are the primary vehicles for the worldwide delivery of our service initiatives. We invite you to join us on this journey and accept this great mission: Global Leadership through Timeless Service. |
SIGNATURE PROGRAM INITIATIVES
(Click here for full descriptions of initiatives)
I. Emerging Young Leaders (EYL) Initiative
This signature program will impact the lives of 10,000 girls in grades six through eight by providing leadership development, civic engagement, enhanced academic preparation and character building.
Kappa Zeta's Program(s): Kappa Zeta's Emerging Young Leaders (Launching Spring 2013)
Click HERE for KZ's EYL Program applications
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II. Health Initiative
This initiative encourages personal fitness and healthy lifestyles by supporting organizations which advance access to treatment and coordinate awareness and advocacy campaigns to reduce health disparities, save lives, and impact health related legislation.
Kappa Zeta's Program(s):
Zumba, Relay for Life, Stop Diabetes Campaign, American Heart Association Donation, Pink Goes Red for a Day, Kidney Walk, AAW Sorority Greek Olympics, A Breath of Fresh Air: Asthma Awareness
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III. Global Poverty Initiative
This initiative ends hunger, preserves the environment and empowers women.
Kappa Zeta's Program(s): Ending Hunger, Turkey Basket Drive, Heifer International Donation, Ivy Brunch, CU Community Day, Blanket Donation to a Women's Shelter
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IV. Economic Security Initiative
This initiative expands the current programs related to wealth building and allocation of resources, home ownership, estate planning, support and empowerment of female owned businesses and urban enterprise zones.
Kappa Zeta's Program(s): Dress for Success, Show Me the Money, Pocket Full of Cash, Supporting Organization of the PA Women's Conference
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V. Social Justice and Human Rights Initiative
This initiative addresses gender equality issues including: human trafficking and domestic violence, services for children with incarcerated parents, youth aging out of foster care and children in homeless shelters. Voter empowerment; access to technology; training of parents as advocates for educational and health care needs of children and support of the arts will be emphasized.
Kappa Zeta's Program(s): Social Injustice: "Story of My Life", School Supply Donation to Clarion County CYS, Black History Jeopardy, Speaking Out Against Domestic Violence, Angel Tree
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VI. Internal Leadership Training for External Service Initiative
This initiative will afford Alpha Kappa Alpha members leadership training at all levels within the organization.
Kappa Zeta's Program(s): Monthly Leadership Workshops, CU's Student Leadership Empowerment Program, Annual Conference Attendance (Regionals, Boule, Leadership, Undergraduate Round-Up, and Cluster)
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SOCIAL EVENTS: Spiritual, AKA Ice Cream Delight, Capture the Campus: A Scavenger Hunt, Speed Dating, 35th KZ Anniversary
 
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