Exemplifying Excellence
Through Sustainable Service
Remarks from the President
The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated: Omicron Eta Omega Chapter established the Omicron Eta Omega Fund in 1998. It was created to address societal needs, by helping children build better futures, become better students and citizens and to have a positive impact on the community as a whole. In 2013, its name was changed to the Ivy Foundation of St. Louis.
Since its inception, this 501(C) (3) tax exempt, nonprofit organization has established a history of awarding scholarships and inve sting in philanthropic activities in the Greater St. Louis area. Our scholarships help finance the education of many students who attend colleges and universities across the country. Philanthropic donations are awarded to programs designed and administered by the Omicron Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated. Examples of program investments include Little Miss Fashionetta® and the Black College Bus Tour. Little Miss Fashionetta® is a leadership development program for girls in 4th – 6th grade. The Black College Bus Tour is aimed at high school students who go on a week-long visit of historically black colleges and universities throughout the country. Over the last ten years, many high school students made their decision regarding college choice based on the information they learned during the Black College Bus Tour.
We implement our programs with strategic partners like the Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated: Epsilon Lambda Chapter. This partnership has resulted in a wonderful male mentoring program. Now going into its fourth year, this program is a mentoring and leadership development program for young males ages 9 – 12 years old.
As we move into a new area, the Ivy Foundation of St. Louis is building upon its organizational systems to enhance our brand and lay a foundation for greater impactful, measurable work.
We invite you to learn more about us through our Facebook Page where we will showcase the launching of our website and our work to build better lives for children and youth in the St. Louis Region.
Delighted to be of Service,
Keisa Johnson Monroe
President
Board of Directors
