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Central Region Chapter Programs

St. Louis Chapter Participates in Annual Family Week

The Gamma Omega Chapter in St. Louis, MO recently became the first area sorority to collaborate with Better Family Life, a community support organization, in its annual Family Week. This novel program provides resources, opportunities and activities that uplift and enhance the growth of the Black family. The activity parallels ESP Platform III—The Economic Growth of the Black Family.

On the final day of the community event, members of Gamma Omega worked diligently to promote the ESP theme of the day, "Energizing Successful Parenting." By plugging into various community resources, members presented information that focused on the spiritual, educational, mental and physical well-being of the Black family, including strategies on effective parenting. Each participating family received a Parent Resource Guide and completed a survey that will assist the Sorority and Better Family Life in targeting resources to support parenting and family needs.

In addition, members of the Chapter's Connection Committee conducted voter registration, to ensure each eligible family member was registered to vote in the Nov. 4th election.

Gamma Omega Chapter was commended by administrators of Better Family Life for its work in helping to make Family Week a success.

Milwaukee Chapter Sponsors Money Camp

Inspired by the emphasis on Economics and Partnership as embraced by the ESP program, members of Upsilon Mu Omega joined with the Milwaukee Public Library to sponsor the first AKA Money Camp for Kids. Middle school students participated in such diverse activities as financial workshops and field trips, where the objectives centered on making them more money savvy.

In accordance with that, the objectives of the Camp were to: (1) teach basic banking skills, budgeting, credit management and entrepreneurship; (2) provide information on stocks and bonds and how the stock market works; (3) expose students to various careers and information from local entrepreneurs; and (4) develop presentation and communications skills.

Chapter members joined with community volunteers and local entrepreneurs to conduct the courses. Participants each received free back packs, t-shirts and lunch.

After graduating from the AKA Money Camp, students were offered $10 to open or add to their own savings account.

 

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