The Heart of ESP

The Heart of ESP: 

An Extraordinary Service Program

Alpha Kappa Alpha responds to the contemporary needs of the Black community with comprehensive non-traditional programs. The ESP vision embraces a five-pronged program designed to excite, galvanize and ignite the passions of more than 200,000 members worldwide. The goal is to transfer this enthusiasm into a collective resolve to parlay members' talents, energy and creativity to realize Alpha Kappa Alpha's enormous potential for empowerment, security and progress. Drawing from the Sorority's tremendous reservoir of strength and commitment to serve, this extraordinary service program will have an immediate impact on its members, constituents and the broader community and powerful results well into the future.

PLATFORM I
Non-Traditional Entrepreneur
Women are seizing the reins of entrepreneurship because they realize that it is the key to economic survival. To build a strong foundation for women in business, Alpha Kappa Alpha will create economic expertise, success in business and power networking opportunities for the non-traditional entrepreneur.

Local Activity
KC Metro Urban Entrepreneurship III Workshop
Alpha Kappa Alpha Members Only Expo

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PLATFORM II
Economic Keys to Success
Economic development is expanding its reach to a new global frontier. To achieve these goals, Alpha Kappa Alpha will, through education, synergy and partnerships, develop and disseminate the economic keys to success.

Local Activity
Environmental Stewardship Program- AKAs Going Green
Investment Club
Money Management Seminar for Women II
Monthly Newsletter Tips
Money Management Program to Seniors

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PLATFORM III
Economic Growth of the Black Family
The strength of the Black community hinges on the viability of the family. If the family foundation is weak, so too will be the broader societal structure that gives life and nourishes the family unit. Through activities that enable, support and provide access, Alpha Kappa Alpha will work to achieve the economic growth of the Black family.

Local Activity
Black Family and Worship Day
Adopted Families Initiative
White Elephant Fundraiser Sale
Coat Drive
Thanksgiving Baskets
Holiday Gifts Baskets

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PLATFORM V
Health Resource Management and Economics
To reach that stratosphere of satisfaction where one is physically and mentally fit and poised to embrace all of life's rewards and challenges requires a balance of emotional intelligence, optimal psychology and spirituality. The mandate in this platform is to gain emotional empowerment, develop social support networks and raise public awareness.

Local Activity
Monthly- Health Tips
Red Dress Awareness
Weight Loss Challenge Initiative
Blood Pressure Screenings
Etiquette and Hygiene Presentations for grade school students
Obesity Program
Autism Activity
Back to School Rally
Breast Cancer Awareness
Organ/ Tissue Donation Activity

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