The History of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
The History of the Pi Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. was founded in 1908 on the campus of Howard University in Washington D.C. Over the years it has grown from one undergraduate chapter to an international organization with both undergraduate and graduate chapters. Alpha Kappa Alpha cuts across racial, international, physical and social barriers to help individuals and communities develop and maintain constructive relationships with each other.
Today the spirit of Alpha Kappa Alpha is the spirit of Sisterhood in which we serve in our communities, across the nation and around the world. It is the "Scholarship" and "Service" that are the hallmarks of every Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter, and it is the "Partnership" encouraged throughout this great sisterhood as program activities are implemented by more than 180,ooo women in the United States, the Carribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia.
Today the spirit of Alpha Kappa Alpha is the spirit of Sisterhood in which we serve in our communities, across the nation and around the world. It is the "Scholarship" and "Service" that are the hallmarks of every Alpha Kappa Alpha chapter, and it is the "Partnership" encouraged throughout this great sisterhood as program activities are implemented by more than 180,ooo women in the United States, the Carribbean, Europe, Africa and Asia.
The History of the Pi Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
In April 1985, a group of inactive Sorority members allied to begin the planning of establishing a new chapter in the south Miami Dade County. By the end of July, activities were well underway to not only demonstrate a need for a second chapter in the Greater Miami area, but also to comply with requirements for chartering.
On February 8, 1986, the new chapter was chartered at The Kings Bay Yacht and Country Club.The chapter has been named as a benefactor in the volunteer category for Dade County Public Schools, adopted a Women’s Cooperative African Village, provided assistance to several local families and senior citizens. Pi Delta Omega has also initiated cultural arts programs by showcasing the works of local artists in conjunction with Miami Dade College; presented Little Miss Fashionetta contests for fourth and fifth grade girls; sponsored a mentoring program for high school girls; conducted after-school tutorial programs at more than ten elementary and middle schools; participated in voter registration drives; and donated to blood drives, the Red Cross, March of Dimes, Lupus Foundation, and the University of Miami Breast Center.
Pi Delta Omega has provided more than $100,000 in scholarships to students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities, more than $15,000 to the United Negro College Fund, approximately $10,000 to the local Sickle Cell Foundation, and more than $5,000 to Miami Bridge, a shelter for youth. The chapter also makes significant contributions to local churches, school dance troupes, high school service groups, March of Dimes, Lupus Foundation, the 5,000 Role Models Program and many others.
