Our Programs
Voteless People Is A Hopeless People
Voter Registration Drive
“A Voteless People is a Hopeless People” was initiated as a National Program of Alpha Phi Alpha during the 1930’s when many African-Americans had the right to vote but were prevented from voting because of poll taxes, threats of reprisal, and lack of education about the voting process. Voter education and registration have remained a dominant focus of this outreach activity for over 65 years. The Xi Phi Lambda Chapter continues the legacy of A Voteless People is a Hopeless People through Voter Registration drives throughout the Lowcountry.
Go-To-High-School,
Go-To-College
2019 College Fair
The “Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College” program was established in 1922. The program concentrates on the importance of completing secondary and collegiate education as a road to advancement. Under the Go-to-High-School, Go-to-College educational initiative, the Xi Phi Lambda partnered with Sigma Upsilon Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. to have a College and Career Fair.
Project Alpha Jamboree
Workshops & 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament
Project Alpha is a collaborative project is designed to provide education, motivation and skill-building on issues of responsibility, relationships, teen pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases for young males ages 12-15 years. Designed to provide young men with current and accurate information about teen pregnancy prevention, Project Alpha consists of a series of workshops and informational sessions conducted by Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity brothers.
The Xi Phi Lambda Chapter hosted a Project Alpha Jamboree. The event was a mix of Project Alpha Curriculum Content, a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, and a live DJ. Over 75 young men and their families attended the event. The event ended with the basketball tournament and one team took home a $500 cash prize! We hope to continue this creative and productive Project Alpha event for years to come!
Alpha Reclamation
Cookout
Alpha Cook-Off
The Xi Phi Lambda Chapter prides itself on our reclamation. Each year we partner with other local graduate chapters in Beaufort, Orangeburg, and Charleston to have a Brotherhood Cook-Off and Cookout. It has been beneficial to bring brothers back into the fold. The Xi Phi Lambda chapter has received a District Award for Reclamation Efforts and will continue to bring back brothers to the House of Alpha!
Salvation Army
Bell Ringing
Each year during the holidays, the Xi Phi Lambda Chapter works with the Salvation Army in Summerville to help ring the bell. The donations go toward the following programs:
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character building programs for youth,
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music training,
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community-building and fellowship for adults,
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housing assistance
March Of Dimes
Fundraiser & Walk
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. is a partner with the March of Dimes. The Xi Phi Lambda Chapter participates by joining other organizations in the yearly March of Dimes Fundraising and Walk.
March of Dimes Mission: Our mission is to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Our goals are to end the preventable maternal health risks and deaths, end preventable preterm birth and infant death, and close the health equity gap.
Brotherhood Tailgate
Mu Pi Chapter Support
The Xi Phi Lambda Chapter and the Mu Pi Chapters of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. come together for various tailgating and social Brotherhood sporting events at Charleston Southern University.
NPHC Events &
Meetings
The Xi Phi Lambda Chapter is a member of the Moncks Corner NPHC. We participate in all of our NPHC events and meetings.
Alpha Men Who Read Program
In-School Reading
The Xi Phi Lambda Chapter participates in the Men Who Read Program. Chapter members go into local elementary schools and read to the students.
X Marks the Spot
Prostate Cancer Awareness
The need for heightened awareness surrounding prostate cancer screening is extremely important for the longevity of patriarchs in our families and communities. This form of cancer accounts for 270,000 new cases annually in the US alone and is extremely prevalent in African American men. Tune in on Sunday, November 13 for a new installment of X Marks the Spot, featuring Eric K. Taylor, MSN, APRN, FNP-C of Pryority Male, LLC with Xi Phi Lambda’s own, Damien Seabrook, as the host for an interactive conversation on the importance of prostate cancer screening. Bring all your questions and concerns.
Home Ownership
Tune in to “X Marks the Spot” - a podcast produced by the Summerville Alphas. Host Troy McClain will interview Lathaniel Ford of Dream Realty LLC about the American dream - owning a home. The show will air live on Facebook (Xi Phi Lambda Chapter) on Tuesday, September 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King Oratorical Competition
2nd Annual Competition
February 21, 2022
1st Annual Competition
February 15, 2021