STOMP OUT
STIGMA WALK
2026
May 16, 2026 - The women of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Theta Chi Omega Chapter would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Grand Rapids community and surrounding areas for your generous support of our Empower Our Families Initiative: Stomp Out the Stigma Mental Health Walk. 💚🩷
Because of your kindness, donations, encouragement, and support, we proudly surpassed our fundraising goal of $500 to help support mental health resources and awareness in our community. Your contribution helps us continue important conversations, provide support, and advocate for mental wellness for all.
Together, we are helping break barriers, raise awareness, and stomp out the stigma surrounding mental health.
If you have not yet had the opportunity to donate, there is still time! Please feel free to use the donation link to support our efforts and make a difference on our behalf.
https://benice.dojiggy.io/bdef67/t/8579ef/Team/Details
Thank you again for standing with us and supporting such an important cause. Every step, every dollar, and every voice matters. 💚
#StompOutTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #EndTheSigma
2026
TREE PLANTING
On April 11, 2026 - Theta Chi Omega Chapter proudly hosted a collaborative Regional Tree Planting Day of Service alongside Nu Theta Chapter (Grand Valley State University), Iota Sigma Omega Chapter (Kalamazoo), and Delta Chi Chapter (Western Michigan University).
We were especially honored to have our Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) scholars join us in this meaningful work. A heartfelt thank you to Friends of Grand Rapids Parks for hosting and partnering with us.
Together, we planted 16 trees on the west side of Grand Rapids and worked to clean up Fish Ladder Park along the Grand River—making a lasting impact on our community and environment.
A heartfelt thank you to Friends of Grand Rapids Parks for sponsoring this incredible event and making it possible for us to make such a powerful impact.
February 28, 2026 Community Blood Drive
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Theta Chi Omega Chapter in partnership with the Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI), Life Quest Urban Outreach and veriti™ hosted a community blood drive to bring awareness to this great need.
 |  |
|---|---|
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |  |
 |
November 2, 2025 Know Your Ballot
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, Theta Chi Omega Chapter in conjunction with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Eta Nu Lambda Chapter and First Community AME Church hosted “Get To Know Your Ballot.”
Participants were able to walk through an actual election ballot and ask questions about the voting process.
Thanks Black Voters Matter Fund!
OCTOBER 1, 2025 NAMI WALK
#mentalhealthawareness #AKA1908 #SoaringWithAKA #AKAGreaterTogether #AKAGreatLakes #EmpowerOurFamilies
The ladies of Theta Chi Omega Chapter along with our Ivylette Youth Program and other community members participated in the annual NAMIWalks Grand Rapids.
NAMI is the National Alliance on Mental Illness and all funds raised today go toward NAMI's efforts in bringing forth
mental health awareness.
may 31, 2025 Shred Day
Over 40 amazing volunteers came out to support the community - helping neighbors safely shred private documents and dump unwanted clutter at NO COST!
Huge THANK YOU to our incredible partners:
💼 On Time Dumpster
🙏🏾 LifeQuest Ministries
🗂️ Advanced Document Destruction
Your generous support made a real difference — one box (and bag!) at a time! 💪🏾✨
#ShredAwayWithAKA #CommunityCleanup #ServiceToAllMankind #ThetaChiOmega #AKAImpact #RecyclingWithPurpose #AKAGreaterTogether #AKAGreatLakes
2025 WE ARE ONE AKA® DAY OF SERVICE
#AKA1908 #SoaringWithAKA #AKAGreatLakes #AKAGreaterTogether #WeAreOne #MLKDayofService #AKAServiceDay #AKAGLRProgram
January 20, 2025 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® Theta Chi Omega Chapter honored the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during our
“WE ARE ONE” AKA Day of Service. Members of Theta Chi Omega along with our Ivylette youth group enjoyed our time at Delaware Manor where we shared MLK history facts, donated hygiene and cleaning supplies and served refreshments.
It was a honor to serve alongside our Great Lakes Region Program Chairman Jackie Davis-Betserai.
“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, 'What are you doing for others?” — Martin Luther King Jr.
BLACK BOOK EXCHANGE BOX
Celebrating BLACK and BROWN authors!
We’re proud to shine a light on Theta Chi Omega’s Book Box, created in partnership with The Black Book Exchange Box.
Located on the front lawn of Franklin Campus, this special space is filled with books written by Black authors, celebrating culture, storytelling, and knowledge within our community.
Take a moment to learn how the first D9 Book Box came to life and why it continues to make such a meaningful impact!
Click here to view the video.
