On May 27, 1984, the vision and work of thirty-three Alpha Kappa Alpha women culminated with the chartering of Omicron Theta Omega Chapter in St. Believing that the future lies in the hands of today's youth, the central focus of Omicron Theta Omega Chapter's programming has been on our youth and youth services. Significant among these is the chapter's sponsorship of Ethel Hedgeman Lyle Academy, a
charter school, from 1999 through 2010. Junior Achievement Partnership
2. Community Women Against Hardship Partnership
3. Every Step Counts Benefits (Domestic & Sexual Assault) Silver Star Status
4. Komen Breast Cancer "Walk for the Cure"
5. Patrick's Homeless Center Food Pantry Partnership
6. Membership Sponsorship Partnership with Mathews-Dickey Boy's Club
7. United Negro College Fund - $12,000 Contribution
8. Health and Wellness Seminars on Drug & Alcohol Abuse
9. Forums on Critical Educational Issues
10. Health and Wellness Theatre Production "Pocketbook Monologues" (Focus on Aids
Awareness)
11. Political Connections: Community Information Forums
12. 2010 Census Collaboration Partnership
13. Anti-Apartheid Coalition in St. Louis: Demonstrations to Stop the sale of African Coins; Shell Oil
Demonstration
14. Financial Support for African Villages Project - WEB Dubois Memorial Center, Accra, Ghana
15. Omicron Theta Omega Academic Award and Scholarship - $1500
Omicron Theta Omega Chapter has promoted the Africa American experience in the Arts through:
1. Portifolio Art Gallery Program Partnership
2. SIUE Unity Theatre Ensemble
3. International Dancer Carmen De Lavallade Benefit Performan - Westport Plaza
4. AKA 2008 Young Authors Project Award Winners
5. 2005 National Readers Day
6. Myra Merritt Opera Benefit Performance
7. Take Six Jazz Benefit - Powell Symphony Hall
8. Maya Angelou Salute in collaboration with ESTL Chapter
9. Pink Pizzazz Jazz Benefit Concerts promoting African American Music
