ABDO members gathered at the Oak Park Library for our Pearls & Postcards Event, a meaningful initiative co-led by, Tamika L. Allen, in partnership with the Connection and Social Justice Committee. Donning our favorite pearls and AKA gear, we worked together to complete 800 postcards, each designed to encourage registered voters in to Soar To The Polls for the election season.

On October 19, 2024, Alpha Beta Delta Omega Chapter 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 Chapter 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 2024 summer break, members of Alpha Beta Delta Omega Chapter partnered with Facing Forward to load backpacks for their annual back-to-school drive. All bags assembled were 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 22, 2024, the ladies of Alpha Beta Delta Omega Chapter 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 Central Regional Director Kiahna W. Davis, International Nominating Chairman Nichole Wilson. Thanks to all for celebrating with us. 

On June 1, 2024, members of Alpha Beta Delta Omega Chapter 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. All proceeds benefitted ABDO's Flip-the-Script Scholarship and Pursue Scholars Scholarships.

ABDO Chapter 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 National Pan-Hellenic Council of Chicago, ABDO members embraced the spirit of "the big game" to make an even bigger impact on our Chicago neighbors in need. Special thanks to Monique Batteast, Corporate Relations Manager at the Greater Chicago Food Depository for the invitation to join this impactful community outing.

ABDO Pink Goes Red™ is a Resounding Success 

On February 4, 2024, Alpha Beta Delta Omega Chapter hosted its annual Pink Goes Red™ at West Suburban Health Center in Oak Park, Illinois. The event welcomed more than 130 guests. February is American Heart Month when 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 smoothie using fresh fruits, vegetables, and sugar substitutions. The event concluded with a fitness exercise led by Shonda Story of BFitness, Oak Park, Illinois.  

On January 14, 2024, Alpha Beta Delta Omega Chapter hosted our annual Pay-it-Forward Event with a vibrant community turnout. Teaming with Chicago Jesuit Academy, Facing Forward, and Chicago Street Medicine, our chapter addressed critical needs for our unhoused neighbors in the Northwest and West Side 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.