community PROGRAMMING

 Alpha Alpha Delta Omega will contribute to the 2022-2026 Alpha Kappa Alpha international program, Soaring to Greater Heights of Service and Sisterhood. Through this program, we have an opportunity to address community needs in various target areas.​

• Strengthen Our Sisterhood
• Empower Our Families
• Build Our Economic Wealth
• Enhance Our Environment
• Advocate for Social Justice
• Uplift Our Local Community

Upcoming community programs

We are looking forward to our upcoming Chapter Anniversary event in Toronto:

The Alpha Alpha Delta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated is celebrating 5 years of sisterhood, scholarship and service in Toronto in addition to celebrating over five years of our signature program, One For The Books!

One for the Books is one of Alpha Alpha Delta Omega's flagship programs focused on Black representation in children’s literature. Started in 2017, during our days as an Interest Group, we have seen One for the Books flourish, even during the pandemic. We believe it is important to highlight children's books from Black authors and illustrators that represent the diversity of Black people. 

We will be collecting and donating new and gently used children’s books that showcase the diversity of Black communities, Indigenous communities, and People of Colour (BIPOC) to promote youth literacy and the importance of representation.

We would love for you to celebrate our 5th chapter anniversary by donating children’s books with BIPOC representation and attending the children's book reading.  This is a great opportunity for you to engage children in your family by encouraging them to participate in the event!

​Date: Saturday, June 10th, 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Blackhurst Cultural Centre, 777 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON

While we welcome children up to age 12 with an adult caregiver, please note that story time and activities will be geared toward children aged 4 to 10. Light refreshments will be served. 

Join us for a children's book reading with activities that support a Black author, promote literacy, celebrate representation, and engage our community!

To register yourself and a child for the book reading, please use this link.  If you would like to donate a book/books, you are welcome to deliver your donation(s) at the event.

If you are unable to make the event and would still like to donate a book/books, you can drop them off at the address below. Please send us an email about your donation.

Location: The Children's Book Bank, 585 Dundas Street East, Suite 260, Toronto, ON

Thank you for celebrating through service with us!

past Community HIGHLIGHTS

Soles 4 Souls Shoe Donation

​In striving towards achieving our goal of Global Impact, Alpha Alpha Delta Omega has worked in partnership with Soles 4 Souls Canada by collecting shoes and encouraging donations from the Greater Toronto Area.  Alpha Alpha Delta Omega successfully collected 300 pairs of shoes. The donations were delivered to BioPeds Footcare locations & DSW stores throughout Toronto that partner with Sole 4 Souls Canada.

Taking Care of Our Roots

Taking Care of Our Roots is a hair care drive intended to help empower Black women in shelters and young mothers who need support to look and feel more confident as they rebuild their lives. Alpha Alpha Delta Omega donated over 200 gently used hair care products from curling irons, flat irons, blow dryers to new hair care products such as shampoos, conditioners, texturizers and more.

One for the Books: Books & Braids

Alpha Alpha Delta Omega partnered with The Reading Partnership for The One for the Books: Books & Braids literacy event. This event featured Alpha Alpha Delta Omega's very own author, Ndija Anderson-Yantha, who read her book, What are you gonna do with that hair?, followed by a discussion and braiding demonstration for children and their parents.

Holiday Hamper Drive
Alpha Alpha Delta Omega partnered with Councillor Michael Thompson and Project Engagement on the Holiday Hamper Drive.  This annual food drive delivers a month’s supply of healthy, fresh food to approximately 400 families in Scarborough.​

One for the Books: Sweet Sorrel Stand

Alpha Alpha Delta Omega partnered with The Reading Partnership for The One for the Books: Books & Braids literacy event. This event featured local, Black, female author Yolanda T. Marshall, who read her book “Sweet Sorrel Stand”.  The reading was followed by a lesson about sorrel and how it is used in making the popular West Indian spiced sorrel drink as well as an opportunity for the children to create sorrel flower paintings.

Debt Planning & Credit Repair Workshop

Alpha Alpha Delta Omega partnered with the Caribbean Connections student group at the University of Toronto Scarborough and the Black Students’ Association at the University of Toronto St.George Campus to deliver workshops about debt planning and credit repair to undergraduate students. 

#UCAP

The ​ #UCAP program was designed to assist students, particularly Black students, in their efforts to enter University and College. Members of Alpha Alpha Delta Omega provided mentorship throughout all stages of the application process. #UCAP also provided funding for the participants' OUAC and OCAS applications. 

Hurricane Maria Relief
Alpha Alpha Delta Omega partnered with the Commonwealth of Dominica Ontario Association to help with sorting and packing boxes to be sent to families in Dominica impacted by Hurricane Maria. 

Black Women's Gathering 
Members of Alpha Alpha Delta Omega sat on a panel to discuss  creating a sisterhood, facilitated by our president, Dr. Renee N. Rawlins at the 1st Annual Black Women's Gathering. This took place at OISE at the University of Toronto.

Black Community Provincial Leadership Debate
Members of Alpha Alpha Delta Omega in attendance at the Black Community Provincial Leadership Debate, ready to take all that was learned back to our communities. 
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