Z-Hope (Zetas Helping Other People Excel)
From the Sorority's inception, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has long demonstrated an interest in serving the needs of the community. Spanning the Sorority's nearly thirty-year partnership with the March of Dimes to its relationship with the Human Genome Project, Zeta Phi Beta has been at the
forefront of anticipating the ever-changing needs of society.
It is within this framework that International Grand Basileus Barbara C. Moore proudly introduces the new International Service Initiative for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: Z-HOPE: Zetas Helping Other People Excel TM. "Since 1920, our national service programs have evolved to meet the critical societal needs of the time," said International Grand Basileus Moore. "This administration has identified some key areas of concern as part of our programmatic thrust, and all of our efforts will be consolidated under the banner of Z-HOPE." The primary objectives are:
forefront of anticipating the ever-changing needs of society.
It is within this framework that International Grand Basileus Barbara C. Moore proudly introduces the new International Service Initiative for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.: Z-HOPE: Zetas Helping Other People Excel TM. "Since 1920, our national service programs have evolved to meet the critical societal needs of the time," said International Grand Basileus Moore. "This administration has identified some key areas of concern as part of our programmatic thrust, and all of our efforts will be consolidated under the banner of Z-HOPE." The primary objectives are:
- To provide culturally appropriate informational activities according to the Z-HOPE program format
- To foster collaborative partnerships between community organizations with shared goals
- To promote the opportunities for expansion in Stork’s Nest programs
- To facilitate community service and mentorships opportunities for members of the organization
- To provide equitable chapter recognition program for community services rendered
- To provide a standard reporting format to concentrate efforts and demonstrate the organization’s impact
Lambda Alpha Zeta's Z-Hope Activities
Under the Z-Pack It Up initiative, our chapter donated backpacks filled with school supplies for low income students at a Seattle Public Schools elementary school. We collected non-perishable items for our Archonette Club Thanksgiving Food Drive and for our annual county-wide Emergency Feeding Program. Lambda Alpha Zeta also conducted workshops on self-esteem and bullying, in partnership with our Archonette Club. For a more detailed look at what Lambda Alpha Zeta is doing through Z-HOPE, view the Z-Hope wrap-up report for 2012-2013 here.
The March of Dimes and Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. have a long standing partnership in the fight to prevent birth defects. The March of Dimes’ largest fundraiser is WalkAmerica : The Walk That Saves Babies. WalkAmerica supports lifesaving research and community programs that save innocent babies from birth defects, low birth weight and infant death. Since its beginning in
1970, WalkAmerica has raised more than $1 billion to help save millions of babies from death or disability.
Lambda Alpha Zeta has been a strong supporter of Walk America for over 5 years and have raised over $7,000.00 in
pledges and donations in that time span for this worthy cause.
1970, WalkAmerica has raised more than $1 billion to help save millions of babies from death or disability.
Lambda Alpha Zeta has been a strong supporter of Walk America for over 5 years and have raised over $7,000.00 in
pledges and donations in that time span for this worthy cause.
For further information about our current or future Z-HOPE projects,
please contact us at info@zphib-laz-seattle.org.
please contact us at info@zphib-laz-seattle.org.