Monday, December 12, 2016

OMICRON ALPHA ZETA and MU MU CHAPTER PARTICIPATE IN WORLD AIDS DAY RESOURCE FAIR

                 




In recognition of World AIDS Day, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. chapter's Omicron Alpha Zeta  and Mu Mu co-hosted a World AIDS Day Community Resource and Health Fair at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. Over 200 participants received free HIV testing, health screenings, informational brochures, and red ribbons. Attendees participated in cake walks, Zumba, Alcohol/HIV Bingo, and were entertained by special performances. In addition to Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., several vendors attended the event including Wellcare, Middle Flint Behavior Healthcare, Sumter Faith Clinic, Sumter County Family Connection, and many more.


Since 1988, the World Health Organization (WHO) has recognized World AIDS Day on December 1 of each year. Globally, over 34 million people have HIV and 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS. WHO encourages organizations to conduct events to increase awareness, improve education, and encourage everyone to know their status.




Thursday, December 1, 2016

POZ’s Christmas with Riverside Nursing Home


Christmas is a fun time of the year and Phi Omicron Zeta Chapter, looks forward to spending it with Riverside Nursing Home every year. This year we played bingo, sang Christmas carols, gave out homemade Christmas cards, blessing bags and blue and white peppermint canes. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be with family on Christmas, and this is why Phi Omicron Zeta is always here to bring Christmas cheer to Riverside Nursing Home. People sometimes only think of children, but the elderly enjoys the joy of Christmas as well.


This year Phi Omicron Zeta Youth Auxiliary sang Deck the Halls, Jingle Bells and Silent Night.  Riverside Nursing Home residents were very excited for the youth performance and thankful for the Christmas cards and blessing bags. Phi Omicron Zeta  enjoys what they do and love making a difference in people lives. 

OMICRON ALPHA ZETA CHAPTER DONATES TO FOOD TO THE NEEDY FOR THANKSGIVING



Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. chapter Omicron Alpha Zeta donated to two community-based organizations that served food to the needy for Thanksgiving. Members donated a turkey and served food during Little Rock Baptist Church’s Annual “Reach Out and Touch” Thanksgiving Day Meal. Over 50 attendees enjoyed a Thanksgiving meal, fellowship, and inspiration. In addition to Little Rock Baptist Church and Omicron Alpha Zeta, other community partners were the Crisp County Extension Service, Greater New Birth Family Outreach Ministries, and several local businesses.


Also, members of Omicron Alpha Zeta  collected Thanksgiving canned goods for the Hand of Hope Food Pantry. The Hand of Hope Multipurpose Center meets the needs of the community through low-cost clothing, emergency food distribution and housing, and tutoring.