Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®
Rho Psi Omega Chapter
Charlotte, NC
2026-2030
Championing Service.
Empowering Sisterhood.
Transforming the World.
At the center of this administration’s work is the signature program: AKA Foster the Future: From Here to Hope.
AKA Foster the Future: From Here to Hope is a compassionate call to action designed to uplift vulnerable children and families by addressing immediate needs while creating long-term opportunities for stability, success, and belonging.
Strategic Focus
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Support children in foster and kinship care through education, mentorship, and essential resources
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Partner with agencies, schools, and community organizations serving vulnerable youth
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Provide family-centered support that promotes dignity, healing, and empowerment
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Increase awareness and advocacy around foster care and family support systems
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Create sustainable pathways toward academic achievement, emotional wellness, and lifelong success
Target 1
Educational Support & Advocacy
Advance educational excellence by creating equitable pathways to learning, leadership, literacy, and lifelong achievement for children, youth, families, educators, and underserved communities.
Strategic Focus
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Promote literacy and academic success from cradle to career
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Support educators through advocacy, appreciation, and professional development
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Expand access to college readiness, career exposure, and scholarship opportunities
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Strengthen family and community engagement in education
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Invest in confidence-building, leadership development, and mentorship for youth
Target 2
AKA Family Matters
Strengthen families and communities by promoting safety, connection, stability, preparedness, and multigenerational wellness through intentional engagement and supportive programming.
Strategic Focus
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Encourage healthy family relationships and support systems
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Provide resources for kinship care and family stabilization
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Promote youth engagement, mentoring, and life skills
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Increase awareness around safety, preparedness, and violence prevention
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Foster stronger intergenerational connections and community support
Target 3
Health Awareness & Well-Being
Improve the overall health and well-being of communities by increasing education, access, prevention, advocacy, and culturally responsive wellness initiatives for all ages.
Strategic Focus
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Address health disparities impacting underserved communities
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Promote preventive screenings and healthy lifestyle choices
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Expand mental health awareness and emotional wellness support
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Increase awareness around women’s, men’s, and youth health concerns
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Encourage holistic wellness, self-care, and community healing
Target 4
Economic Growth & Success
Empower individuals, families, and communities to build sustainable wealth, financial stability, entrepreneurship, and economic opportunity through education, access, advocacy, and innovation.
Strategic Focus
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Promote entrepreneurship and small business growth
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Increase financial literacy and wealth-building knowledge
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Support career advancement and workforce readiness
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Encourage community investment and economic collaboration
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Expand access to funding resources and business development tools
Target 5
Environmental & Sustainability Action
Promote environmental responsibility, sustainability, and community stewardship through education, advocacy, conservation, and action-driven initiatives that protect future generations.
Strategic Focus
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Encourage environmental awareness and sustainable living practices
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Reduce waste and promote recycling and conservation efforts
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Support urban gardening, food sustainability, and green spaces
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Educate communities on environmental justice issues
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Advocate for policies and partnerships that improve environmental outcomes
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Environmental Justice Advocacy
Target 6
Arts Advocacy & Cultural Awareness
Celebrate, preserve, and elevate arts, culture, and creative expression as powerful tools for education, empowerment, economic opportunity, and community connection.
Strategic Focus
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Expand access to arts education and creative experiences
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Highlight African American culture, heritage, and contributions
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Support emerging artists and cultural entrepreneurs
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Foster intergenerational cultural appreciation and storytelling
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Use the arts as a catalyst for healing, unity, and transformation
Target 7
The Global Community
Strengthen global awareness, service, collaboration, and cultural understanding by connecting communities across nations through impactful outreach and international engagement.
Strategic Focus
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Expand global partnerships and collaborative service opportunities
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Promote cultural exchange and international awareness
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Support humanitarian initiatives impacting vulnerable populations
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Highlight the sorority’s international footprint and impact
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Foster global sisterhood through education and shared experiences
Target 8
Undergraduate Impact Program
Empower undergraduate members to lead with confidence, purpose, and accountability by providing meaningful support, leadership development, advocacy, and opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Strategic Focus
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Address issues impacting collegiate women and campus communities
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Promote leadership development and sorority engagement
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Support emotional wellness and personal safety initiatives
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Encourage civic engagement and advocacy awareness
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Strengthen pathways from undergraduate to graduate membership engagement
Annual Debutante Cotillion Program
in partnership with
Queen City Ivy & Pearls Foundation
The Debutante Scholarship and Cotillion program provides an opportunity for high school seniors to learn and explore numerous topics and issues through a program of personal development, improvement and discovery, while learning the importance of giving back to the community through service projects.
Email: debs@rpoinc.org
