The Southwest Community DC Day
Since 2013, the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Omicron Eta Lambda Chapter has continued to provide programming in the community because we are present for the original members of the Southwest Community that were there when the chapter was founded in 1985.
We were chartered in the Southwest quadrant. Every year we try to come remember where we came from originally. Providing service to our community is important.
Each summer for the past 12 years, we brought students together in August, to celebrate returning to school and to offer resources and support. Children come to play in the life-sized tents blown up on the park lawn and to get backpacks and school supplies, while their parents visit one of the 20 community partners assembled, providing information about jobs, school supplies, health screenings, and voter registration.
Our Impact
2,400 Bookbags to Students
Every year, we partner with organizations to provide new bookbags and school supplies to students in Southwest DC.
250 Voter registration Checks
DC benefits from automatic voter registration, but for many residents, they do not know if they are registered. We help them find out.
8,500 Southwest Residents Serve
By providing health screenings, live performances, and free food, we are able to serve more residents in the area.