Gwinnett AKAs Answered the Call to Serve on MLK Day

Lawrenceville, GA – January 15, 2024, Martin Luther King Jr. Day was a national impact day for the members of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Serving others in Gwinnett County is Upsilon Alpha Omega's mission. The women of Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter’s collective efforts surpassed numerous hours in community service, leaving a significant impact.

The members of Upsilon Alpha Omega traded their pearls and pumps for paraphernalia, jeans and comfortable shoes for over 8 community service initiatives in Gwinnett County. Instead of taking a day off, chapter members cleaned along a roadside, stocked food pantry shelves, planted flowers in gardens and more at the following locations: Adopt a Road at Five Forks Trickum, Salem Missionary Baptist Church Senior Center, Home of Hope Children's Shelter, George Pierce Park, Salvation Army Collection at McDonalds Lawrenceville, Street Wise Georgia, Helping Mamas, and Nothing But the Truth. There were 97 Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter members in the United Ebony Society MLK Day Parade.

A special shout out to BB Watkins State Farm Agency for using their office as a collection spot, owned by Bianca Watkins a member of Upsilon Alpha Omega. Items collected were 444 Mac & Cheese and 321 pop tarts for Nothing But the Truth; 108 winter items for Salvation Army, 256 canned goods for Salem Missionary Baptist Church and New Mercies Church, diapers, 750 pounds of paper shredding, etc.

As we honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr., it is humbling to serve and give back as we make an impact in our community! It is fitting that collectively we made a difference worldwide with our volunteer efforts on Monday for King's holiday! Upsilon Alpha Omega has a record of outstanding community service and we support our local non-profit organizations.

About Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is an international service organization that was founded on the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC in 1908. It is the oldest Greek-letter organization established by African American, college-educated women. Alpha Kappa Alpha, Incorporated® is comprised of more than 325,000 initiated members in graduate and undergraduate chapters located in 12 countries including the United States, Bahamas, Bermuda, Canada, Dubai, Germany, Japan, Liberia, Nigeria, South Korea, South Africa and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Led by International President & CEO Danette Anthony Reed of Dallas, Texas, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, often is hailed as “America’s premier Greek-letter organization for African American women.” For more information on Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® and its programs, visit www.aka1908.com .

About Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter

On January 29, 1994, thirty aspiring professional women chartered the Upsilon Alpha Omega Chapter in Lawrenceville, Georgia. The group gathered to implement and support the international programs of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® as they pertain to the needs of Gwinnett County, Georgia. Today, Upsilon Alpha Omega, the first African American Greek-letter organization in Gwinnett County is 500+ members strong and has made a significant impact on the community. Georgette Sherman serves as President. Anika Doucette serves as Vice-President and Dionne Battle serves as 2nd Vice-President.

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