National Initiatives


Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College

"Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College" program, established in 1922, concentrates on the importance of completing secondary and collegiate education as a road to advancement. Statistics prove the value of this extra impetus in making the difference in the success of young African-American men, given that school completion is the single best predictor of future economic success. Through the Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College educational initiative, young men receive information and learn strategies that facilitate success. Alpha men provide youth participants with excellent role models to emulate.
   

Project Alpha

This collaborative project of the March of Dimes and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is designed to provide education, motivation and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases for young males ages 12-15.
   

A Voteless People is a Hopeless People

A Voteless People is a Hopeless People was initiated as a National Program of Alpha during the 1930's when many African-Americans had the right to vote but were prevented from voting because of poll taxes, threats of reprisal, and lack of education about the voting process. Voter education and registration has remained a dominant focus of this outreach activity for over 65 years. In the 1990's, the focus has shifted to include political awareness and empowerment, delivered most frequently through town meetings and candidate forums.
   

Chapter Initiatives



Tools For School

The Brothers of Xi Delta of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. are partnering with Spotswood and Harrington Waddell Elementary Schools to ensure that no child goes back to school this year without school supplies. August 24-September 11, 2008 , students, faculty and staff can get involved by donating needed school supplies for area students. Our goal is to provide 100 needy Spotswood and Waddell Elementary children with the essential school supplies for this school year. Monetary donations, as well as School Supplies, can be dropped off in the school supply container located in Warren Hall (JMU) in front of CMSS(Warren 245)or in one of the two supply containers found on Washington & Lee's campus. For additional information, please contact Bro.Mannie Jefferson(JMU) or Bro. Matt Locke (WLU) or email(xd@xidelta489.org)Brothers will also be out with tables on the commons and student center located on both campuses.