NPHC, Sacramento Donates over 9,000 Diapers

June 13th - NPHC, Sacramento donated over 9000 diapers to the Sacramento Birthing Project. This is the fifth year the council has supported the agency through diaper and wipe donations. Additionally several NPHC members participate in the the SBP "Strut for Wellness" walking over 7.5 miles.

Bowling Challenge VI

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Ladies of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Kappa Psi Zeta Chapter show support for Black Infant Health.

The Black Infant Health Program provides service to women for the purpose of eliminating the disproportionate rate of African American infant mortality seen in the Sacramento community. African American women experience two-and-a-half times the number of infant deaths than other racial and ethnic groups in our community. The Black Infant Health Program host activities to include accessing appropriate prenatal and/or pediatric care and other family support services. The Black Infant Health Program also implements projects and activities to educate and increase awareness among the African American community, African American Infant Health Week celebrations which are recognized annually during the month of February. This year's conference will feature oneies decorated by African American organizations at their February 26th conference.

NPHC Council of Presidents Chairman is Guest Speaker at Eta Gamma Omega Golden Anniversary Luncheon

Barbara A. McKinzie, NPHC Council of Presidents Chairman and International President of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. delivers address on economy and witnessing historic inauguration of President Barack Obama.



Pictured left to right: Forrest Williams, Vice-Polemarch Kappa Alpha Psi, Sacramento Alumni; Tara L. Lampkins President NPHC, Sacramento; Barbara A. McKinzie; John Taylor President Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Zeta Beta Lambda.

NPHC Organizations Participate in MLK

Members of Alpha Phi Alpha, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Kappa Alpha Psi, Omega Psi Phi, Delta Sigma Theta, Phi Beta Sigma, Zeta Phi Beta, and Sigma Gamma Rho marched in honor of the Dr Martin Luther King and his legacy. Several groups are pictured.

Nine Greek-Lettered Organizations Respond to President-Elect Obama's Call to Service on January 19th

Chicago, IL (BlackNews.com) - Over 100,000 members from the nine Greek-lettered organizations -- representing over two million African-American college-educated men and women -- will fan out to communities nationwide and engage in service projects on Monday,January 19, in honor of Dr. King.

The mobilization represents a show of support of President-Elect Obama's
call for volunteers and organizations to serve on this day set aside to
honor Dr. King. The areas around which the service activities revolve
include Health, Education, the Environment, Economics and Politics. Each
organization has incorporated these critical areas into their respective
programs and their Day of Service initiatives reflect a devotion to these
areas.

The organizations, affectionately known as the "Divine Nine," that will be
participating are:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.
Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc.

From coast-to-coast in communities, at social service centers, homeless
shelters and havens for youth, the members will leave their imprint
and show their support.

Barbara A. McKinzie, international president of Alpha Kappa Alpha and Chairman of the Council of Presidents, which represents the Divine Nine,declared, "With our combined memberships representing over two million people - and with our reach and influence forcing that number to multiply --members will demonstrate our ability to heed the call to service in a way that makes a significant impact on the communities we serve."
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