On Saturday, October 19, 2024, Alpha Beta Delta Omega sisters participated in the 100 Black Men of Chicago's Annual College & Scholarship Fair at the UIC Isadore and Sadie Dorin Forum. The fair allows students to meet representatives from various colleges and universities nationwide, providing insight into campus life, curriculum offerings, financial aid, scholarships, and more. Alpha Beta Delta Omega provided students with information about the chapter's Flip-the-Script scholarship, HBCUs, and college life. Students were encouraged to join our mailing list to be notified once scholarship applications open in the spring. 

While on summer break, members of Alpha Beta Delta Omega partnered with Facing Forward to pack backpacks for their annual back-to-school drive. All bags assembled with be distributed to clients at their Back to School bash. Thank you to our Community Partner, Facing Forward, for inviting us to participate in this impactful project. 

On June 22nd, 2024, the ladies of Alpha Beta Delta Omega hosted "Pitch Black" in an effort to raise scholarship funds for our Flip-the-Script scholarship. Black art and fashion, Black cuisine, Black wines and spirits, Black entertainment, and Black entrepreneurship were featured in this classy Juneteenth celebration that reveled and elevated the power of Black. We were incredibly honored to host our guests including our Central Regional Director, Kiahna W. Davis, and our International Nominating Chairman, Nichole Wilson. Thanks to all for celebrating with us. 

On Saturday, June 1st, members of Alpha Beta Delta Omega walked 24 miles to raise scholarship funds  for students pursuing a post-secondary education. We were pleased to partner with Pursue Scholars, a nonprofit organization focused on investing in emerging urban leaders pursuing higher education. There is still time to donate here. All proceeds will go towards ABDO's Flip-the-Script Scholarship and scholarships for Pursue Scholars.

ABΔΩ participated in the Divine Nine Souper Bowl, a Greater Chicago Food Depository Repack event on February 10, 2024. Volunteers helped to repack donated and purchased food. Joined by sororities and fraternities of the Chicago National Pan-Hellenic Council, ABΔΩ members embraced the spirit of "the big game" to make an even bigger impact on our Chicago neighbors in need. Special thanks to Sister Monique Batteast, Corporate Relations Manager at the Greater Chicago Food Depository for the invitation to join this impactful community outing.

ABΔΩ Pink Goes Red is a Resounding Success 

On Sunday February 4th, 2024, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.®, Alpha Beta Delta Omega Chapter hosted its annual Pink Goes Red at West Suburban Health Center in Oak Park, IL. The event had well over 130 guests in attendance. The month of February serves as American Heart Month where people, especially women, are encouraged to focus on cardiovascular healthy practices. This year’s event included the important relationship, and the direct influence, of oral health on heart health. Our Pink Goes Red event provided a platform to educate, engage and enlighten participants. ABDO members, Dr. Carolyn Fitzpatrick and Dr. Brenda Taylor, presented on Heart and Oral Health. Chef John Holden, Owner Proper Preps, LLC, prepared two salt free recipes and provided information on herbs, spices and oils that promote heart health. Charrise Gordon, Owner Toast, Inc., prepared a fresh energy drink, as well as a fruit and vegetable smoothie using fresh fruits, vegetables, and sugar substitutions. The event concluded with a fitness exercise led by Shonda Story of BFitness, Oak Park, IL.  

On January 14, 2024, Alpha Beta Delta Omega Chapter hosted our annual Pay-it-Forward event with a vibrant community turnout. Teaming up with Chicago Jesuit Academy, Facing Forward, and Chicago Street Medicine, our chapter addressed critical needs for our unhoused neighbors in the Northwest and West Chicago neighborhoods. Despite the frigid weather, more than 200 dedicated volunteers participated in packing more than 300 bags containing winter-weather clothing and toiletries. Additionally, the volunteers prepared more than 50 transitional-housing baskets to support families starting anew. Each basket was thoughtfully curated with essential home goods including towels, detergent, kitchen supplies, and more.