D.C.’s Alpha Chapter of AKA Sorority Donates Annual “Stop Hunger Fast” Proceeds to Africare

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 19, 2005) … The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s Alpha Chapter, at Howard University in Washington, D.C., recently presented Africare with the proceeds of its annual 48-Hour Stop Hunger Fast. This year’s gift totaled nearly $17,000. Making the presentation were Alpha Chapter President Lisa Brass and the Chapter’s Vice President, Atalie Short.

Stated Africare President Julius E. Coles, “I would like to thank you and the sorors of the Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., for your generosity and commitment to Africare.” In the fall of 2004, Africare’s Vice President for Marketing and Development, LMichael E. Green, delivered the keynote address at rally marking the launch of the Alpha Chapter’s fund-raising drive.

The Alpha Chapter of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., has been a long-time donor to Africare through proceeds from their Stop Hunger Fast. The purpose of the Fast is to build empathy with those who suffer from HIV/AIDS, homelessness and hunger. It was introduced to the Alpha Chapter at Howard University in the summer of 1986 by Malena R. Calvin, then President of the Chapter.

First begun at Howard University in Washington, D.C., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., was the first Greek-letter organization established by African-American college women in the United States. With more than 170,000 women participating worldwide, members of Alpha Kappa Alpha strive to improve the socioeconomic conditions in their city, state, nation and world. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., is a leader among major donors to Africare. Africare’s Board of Directors includes AKAs Alice M. Dear and Barbara A. McKinzie (Ms. McKinzie is First Vice President of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., overall).

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