Accolade {AK-uh-leyd}, noun: a mark of acknowledgment; award; an expression of praise.
AKA-Lade Foundation was established in 2006 as the philanthropic arm of Lambda Alpha Omega Chapter. AKA-Lade is a 501(c)3 organization that works in partnership with Lambda Alpha Omega to provide programs and services that empower communities in need.
AKA-Lade Foundation supports programs that enhance the health, welfare, economic and educational development of individuals and families; and promote appreciation for the arts. Program areas include:
Economic Empowerment
- Financial and economic literacy
- Entrepreneurship
- Empowerment for low-income families
Education and Scholarship
- Reading and literacy
- Academic excellence for elementary and high school students
- College preparation and career development
- Miss FASHIONETTA® Teen Mentorship Program
- Arthalia E. Jackson College Scholarship Fund
Fine Arts
- Arts programs for youth in underserved communities
- Promotion for appreciation of the arts
- Arts education
Health
- Health education and/or wellness in underserved communities
- Education and awareness of auto-immune diseases
- Programs that promote nutrition and fitness in children and youth
- AIDS awareness, education and prevention
Post Office Box 8234 ~ Westchester, Illinois 60154