Bringing A New Stork's Nest Program to the
Metro Atlanta Area
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KIZ and Zion Hill Reps sign lease agreement
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Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Incorporated Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter (KIZ), in partnership with the Zion Hill
Community Development Corporation, has secured a location for the chapter's new
Stork's Nest initiative. KIZ will work closely with community partners to bring
educational classes about the importance of prenatal care to local expectant
mothers. Upon completion of the curriculum, participants will be able to use a
points system to shop for newborn items in the Stork’s Nest Store. “The
time for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Kappa Iota Zeta Chapter to open
up a Stork’s Nest in the East Point, Georgia community is now,” says Shannon
McGuire-Lee, KIZ Chapter President. “Although progress has been made in terms
of reducing the infant mortality rate, there is still work to be done.”
“Zion Hill Community Development Corporation is excited to join
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated and the March of Dimes Foundation,”
explains Angela Brown, Executive Director of Zion Hill Community Development Corporation.
“Our involvement with the Stork’s Nest Program will have a wonderful impact on
the South Fulton community.” The KIZ Stork’s Nest project is led by Tara
Lockett, Stork’s Nest Committee Chairperson. “Launching a Stork’s Nest program
in metro Atlanta is special because it allows us to build upon the rich history
started by Zeta Member Evelyn Brown, who was the originator of the program,”
notes Ms. Lockett. “Also, we personally know Ms. Brown, so one of our goals is
to have a Nest that will make her proud.”
For more information or to
donate to the KIZ Stork’s Nest Initiative, contact information@zphibkiz.org.
