Programs

THE EXTRAORDINARY POWER OF S.H.E.

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated initiative focused on advancing Social, Health, and Economic justice for women locally and around the world through advocacy, service, and meaningful community engagement.

Z-HOPE

(Zetas Helping Other People Excel) is an interactive, holistic and multidimensional outreach service initiative designed to enhance, cultivate and empower participants to develop health promoting lifestyle choices. Z-HOPE is one of the newest initiatives introduced by the Sorority and has been implemented by the Nu Xi Zeta chapter with great enthusiasm. Chapter Z-HOPE activities include:

Adopt-a-school

The Zeta Adopt-A-School program is an initiative to create a school and community partnership that will positively impact student achievement, attendance, and the availability of role models for students of color. The program constitutes a year-long, mutually beneficial partnership that provides schools with resources, support and structure.

Autism Awareness

As part of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated's national commitment to community health and advocacy, Autism Awareness reflects our dedication to fostering understanding, acceptance, and inclusion. Through education, outreach, and community engagement, Zeta chapters nationwide, including Nu Xi Zeta Chapter, strive to increase awareness, celebrate individual differences, and support individuals with autism and their families. Together, we remain committed to building communities where everyone is valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

Elder Care Initiative

The Chapter strives to provide education and awareness surrounding elder care and how to prepare for your senior years. The chapter has implemented a comprehensive program that also focuses on elder abuse awareness, financial peace, supporting the caregiver and volunteering at senior care facilities. In 2022, the Chapter partnered with Senior Services of Alexandria Gum Springs Community Center. In May 2022, the Chapter supported Gum Springs Senior Prom by serving refreshments.

March of Dimes

For nearly 40 years, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has enjoyed a partnership with the March of Dimes in an effort to encourage women to seek prenatal care within the first trimester of pregnancy, thereby increasing the prevention of birth defects and infant mortality. Nu Xi Zeta implements three core service activities in support of the Sorority’s partnership with March of Dimes:

• March for Babies – The Chapter annually participates in WalkAmerica, raising funds to educate and hopefully find a cure for premature birth. Premature birth is the #1 cause of newborn death. It has reached epidemic proportions in the U.S., endangering the lives of more than half a million babies.

• Storks Nest – The chapter regularly supports the area Stork’s Nest on Sacramento Drive in Alexandria. The Stork’s Nest provides baby supplies and clothes to low income mothers who regularly participate in prenatal care and education programs.

• Prematurity Sunday -The Chapter partners with area churches to educate the faith community about prematurity. An estimated 13.4 million babies were born pre-term in 2020, with nearly 1 million dying from preterm complications, according to a new report released by the World Health Organization. Approximately 100,000 African American newborns in the U.S. are affected each year by this common, costly and serious problem.

Read Across America

Launched in 1998, Read Across America is the nation’s largest celebration of reading. This year-round program focuses on motivating children and teens to read through events, partnerships, and reading resources that are about everyone, for everyone.The event is a great way to bring together community leaders to read to children. The year-round program can fit reading fun into your calendar daily, weekly, or monthly and includes big celebrations of reading on March 2 and throughout National Reading Month in March.