OUR FIVE-POINT PROGRAMMATIC THRUST
Five Areas. One Commitment.
Our public-service initiatives address key areas that support individuals, families and the broader Fort Wayne community.
Economic Development
Educational Development
International Awareness and Involvement
Physical and Mental Health
Political Awareness and Involvement
Economic Development
Through economic development initiatives, Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter promotes financial awareness, economic empowerment, and long-term stability for individuals and families.
Guided by the Sorority’s Financial Fortitude initiative, our programs address goal setting, budgeting, debt management, saving, retirement planning, and access to financial resources. Additional chapter initiatives promote homeownership and entrepreneurship as pathways to greater stability and stronger communities.
Educational Development
Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter supports young girls through educational enrichment, leadership development, and confidence-building experiences.
Our youth programs help participants recognize their strengths, embrace their self-worth, and develop the skills needed to pursue their goals and prepare for future success.
International Awareness and Involvement
Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter promotes global awareness through education, service, advocacy, and collaboration. Our efforts address education, literacy, health, poverty, human rights, and access to essential resources. By supporting international initiatives and increasing awareness of global challenges, we encourage action that advances equity, sustainability, and stronger communities locally and around the world.
Global awareness observances include World AIDS Day, International Day of the Girl Child, International Day of Education, International Literacy Day, World Teachers’ Day, and World Diabetes Day.
Physical and Mental Health
HEALTHY LIFESTYLE: TOTAL WOMAN:
MIND, BODY, AND SPIRIT
Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter provides educational resources and innovative programs that empower community members and chapter members to make healthier lifestyle choices. Our initiatives promote awareness of physical and mental health concerns, disease prevention, emotional well-being, and overall wellness. Through education, advocacy, and community engagement, we encourage individuals and families to practice self-care and develop sustainable, healthy habits.
Charitable Partners: American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Association, American Heart Association, Good Health Wins, March of Dimes, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the All of Us Research Program.
Political Awareness and Involvement
Fort Wayne Alumnae Chapter promotes informed civic engagement through voter education, public policy awareness, legislative advocacy, and opportunities for community participation. We encourage individuals to register, vote, understand the issues, and use their voices to help shape stronger communities.
Our Impact in Action
The chapter has supported organizations, community initiatives, awareness campaigns, and service efforts aligned with our Five-Point Programmatic Thrust and the needs of the communities we serve.
Community Support & Participation
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration and Service
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Great American Cleanup
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Juneteenth Parade and Festival
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Annual Adopt-a-Family Initiative
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Toys for Tots
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Fort Wayne Rescue Mission
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Pajama Drive
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Abbett Elementary Third-Grade Book Donation
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Period Poverty Service Project
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Books for Africa Drive
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Community Harvest Food Bank volunteer service
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Just Neighbors Interfaith Homeless Network family meal service
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Delta Day with the Mayor
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Delta Days at the State Capitol
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League of Women Voters of Fort Wayne advocacy on election and education legislation
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National Voter Registration Day
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Mayoral Candidates Forum in partnership with the Fort Wayne Urban League
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Go Red Luncheon volunteer service
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American Heart Month wellness education
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Alcohol Awareness Month social media campaign
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A Talk About Addiction & Recovery virtual program
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Healthy Eating Cooking Class
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Multiple Sclerosis Walk
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Out of the Darkness Walk
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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
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Special Olympics
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Business Grant Competition
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Literacy Alliance
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AAHA Scholarship Ball
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Jackson R. Lehman Family YMCA
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International service initiatives supporting projects in South Africa
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HAC Education Sponsorship: Beyond Our Borders
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Honduras Pillowcase Dresses Project
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International Day of Education
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International Literacy Day
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K.I.N.D. Fund — Kids in Need of Desks
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The Bucket Project
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World Teachers’ Day
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UNICEF
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American Red Cross
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Make-A-Wish Foundation
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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
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Shriners Children’s
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SWFD
