National
Service Programs
BigBookBag
This is the sorority's
newest project which was set up in conjunction with the Ancient Egyptian Arabic
Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine, Incorporated. I t was developed in 1996
by Past Grand Basileus Dr. LaRona J. Morris. It is a program to get supplies
to needy school children. The program has already begun with each region participating
at their Regional Conference in 1997.
Mwanamugimu
Essay Contest
The primary goal is to increase the knowledge of young people about the historical
and contemporary development of African nations. The secondary goal of the
program seeks to improve the writing and research skills of students. Chapters
sponsor local essay contests that usually include awards programs. Regional
contests are also held, with winning essays announced at regional conferences.
Program for Africa
A program to provide African women -who produce more than 75% of the food
grown on the continent- with grain grinders. This program is in conjunction
with Africare.
Wee Savers
National project to educate young people about how to use their personal finances.
The program sponsors trips to finanicial insitutions, seminars on finance
and learning projects.
Local Community Projects
Mentoring at Oxford Middle School
Sigma Closet
Sigma Pantry
Shona Shonte Brown Education Scholarship
Breast Cancer Awareness
HIV/AIDS Awareness
Leap Frog Tutoring
E.L.I.T.E. (Eager. Leaders. Intelligent. Talented. & Educated)~Mentoring local youths between ages of 13~17
"Show some Bunny you Care" (Le Bonheur Children's Hospital)