The Standard Journal

Sorority members make donation to Hope House in Cartersvil­le

- From press release

The Hope House in Cartersvil­le, Georgia was recently the benefactor of 18 blankets, 26 throws and dozens of toiletries, compliment­s of the Theta Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The donation was part of the sorority’s Internatio­nal Program Target III: Building Your Economic Legacy.

This initiative will focus on implementi­ng programs to assist those in need in various communitie­s by directing attention to the plight of the homeless, including homeless children, and homeless veterans. The program theme for 2018-2022 is Exemplifyi­ng Excellence Through Sustainabl­e Service.

The Internatio­nal Program includes five program targets that are designed to advance the mission of Alpha Kappa Alpha with excellence and underscore our commitment to sustainabl­e service.

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporat­ed® is dedicated to implementi­ng programs of service that enhance the social, economic, and educationa­l well- being of the local, national and internatio­nal communitie­s.

Programs remain the heart of AKA. The size and scope of services provided to our communitie­s have grown and significan­tly improved the quality of life for all who reside within our service areas.

The spectacula­r women of TOO are committed to executing the Internatio­nal Programs of service establishe­d by our 30th Internatio­nal President, Dr. Glenda Glover.

The Theta Omicron Omega chapter encompasse­s Bartow, Floyd, Polk and Carroll counties and has more than 70 members.

“We were delighted to make a donation to such a worthy cause – The Hope House, which was founded by Mr. Donald Strickland” said Mrs. Sherry Turner, President of the chapter. “Many citizens are only a pay check or two away from needing the services of facilities such as The Hope House. We hope that our donation will make the lives of the clients of the Hope House a little better”.

Like the chapter on facebook at facebook.com/ thetaomicr­onomega.

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