The Remarkable Rho Xi Zeta Chapter Presents the 5th Annual Taste of Blue: Celebrating 97 Years of Scholarship, Service, Sisterly Love, and Finer Womanhood

The Ladies of  Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Rho Xi Zeta Chapter celebrated Founder’s Day with their 5th annual Taste of Blue event.  Not only was it a celebration of the 97th anniversary of Zeta Phi Beta, this year’s event was even more special because it was also MLK Day.  Founder’s Day was also the official kickoff to Zeta Phi Beta’s Global Year of Service.  The Remarkable Rho Xi Zeta Chapter will begin their journey as Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. strives to complete 20 million hours of service between now and the Sorority’s 100th anniversary in 2020.  

Admission to Taste of Blue is free and guests enjoyed music, food, and a variety of vendors while fellowshipping and celebrating the founding of our great sorority.  

Beta Omega Zeta Chapter Act of Service to Albany Tornado Victims

On January 10th, the ladies of Beta Omega Zeta Chapter provided 30 laundry vouchers for 30 households that were affected by the tornado in Albany, GA in January. The chapter went door to door in the community giving vouchers for those who were in need of laundry services due to lost power. Beta Omega Zeta will continue this act of service for the remainder of the month for those who are interested in contributing to this initiative.  Please continue to keep the city of Albany  in your prayers. 

OMICRON ALPHA ZETA VOLUNTEER AT HARVEST OF HOPE FOOD PANTRY

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter volunteered at the Harvest of Hope Food Pantry. Sorors collected, packed, and distributed cans, dry goods, and fresh vegetables to over 200 families for the Christmas season.

Responding to the call of Jesus Christ, the Harvest of Hope Food Pantry feeds the hungry, promotes physical and spiritual health, and brings people together in a community of love. It has an all-volunteer staff and serves approximately 500 families receive food each month. 

OMICRON ALPHA ZETA AWANA, ANGEL TREE, and LILLIAN CARTER REHABILITATION CENTER CHRISTMAS DONATIONS

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Omicron Alpha Zeta Chapter in Partnership with Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church co-hosted a Christmas Program for Approved Workmen Are Not Ashamed (AWANA) and Angel Tree® youth. The youth performed various fun-filled songs, speeches, and a skit and enjoyed a generous Christmas Fellowship Dinner with all the trimmings! 

Omicron Alpha Zeta donated 70 gifts to the youth comprised of hats, gloves, and scarves. AWANA is a youth ministry of Bethesda Missionary Baptist Church that is dedicated to the conviction that the church’s most fruitful mission is reaching children. Angel Tree® is a program of the Prison Fellowship that reaches out to the children of inmates and their families with the love of Christ.

Also, the Sorors of Omicron Alpha Zeta  provided gifts to 55 residents of its adopted facility, the Lillian Carter Rehabilitation Center. We provided the Activities Center with large puzzle books, socks, slippers, cards, and games. The residents were very excited!

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.

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.