Supporting Women Entrepreneurs and Black Businesses.
Participating in the National Alliance on Mental Health Walk
Voter Registration with the County and Circuit Clerk.
Shredding and Recycling Day in North Little Rock.
Over the next four years, the Persevering Pearls will join Alpha Kappa Alpha members internationally as we Soar to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood, under five program initiatives including Empower Our Families, Build Our Economic Wealth, Enhance Our Environment, Advocate for Social Justice and Uplift Our Local Community.
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Empower OUR FAMILIES
Areas of Focus
Childhood Hunger Initiative Power Pack (CHIPP™) : CHIPP provides weekend and holiday meals for children within local communities.
Youth Leadership Institute (YLI) : YLI is a youth-led and highly interactive leadership development program designed to empower and engage youth, ages 11-13.
Mental Health Awareness : Awareness activities to fight the stigma of having depression, anxiety, and trauma.
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Build Our ECONOMIC WEALTH
Areas of focus
Financial Wellness & Planned Giving: Financial wellness programming.
Supporting Women Entrepreneurs: Supporting Women Entrepreneurs will focus efforts to promote and raise visibility and offer access for greater revenue-generating opportunities.
Black Dollar Days : Black Dollar Days will be held during the month of June to funnel revenue to Black-owned businesses and brands.
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Advocate For SOCIAL JUSTICE
Areas of focus
Voter Education, Registration, and Mobilization : Voter education, registration and mobilization efforts will empower communities.
Public Policy and Candidate Forums: Public Policy and Candidate Forums will create convenings of non-partisan, open dialogue on policy challenges and candidates.
Public Servant’s Guides: Public Servant’s Guides will highlight women of color serving in political leadership positions and the pathway for women in politics.
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Uplift Our LOCAL COMMUNITY
Areas of focus
Celebrating Local Community Impact: This recognition program celebrates chapters that have made an exceptional impact in their local community.
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Enhance Our ENVIRONMENT
Areas of focus
Tree Planting: Plant trees to better the environmental impact.
Community and Home Gardens: Create community and home gardens to reduce negative environmental impact and promote sustainable agriculture.
Shredding and Electronics Recycling Day: Shredding and Electronics Recycling is to safely dispose of unused electronic devices and securely shred old paper documents.
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Service Minded | Mission Driven
Youth Leadership Institute Click Here to access forms to join our Youth Leadership Institute (YLI)
YLI is a youth-led and highly interactive leadership development program designed to empower and engage youth, ages 11-13 living in North Little Rock, Sherwood, or Jacksonville.