Highlights to Rho Delta Omega's Commitment to "Service to All Mankind"

The women of Rho Delta Omega Chapter pride ourselves on providing Extraordinary Service Projects in East Palo Alto and the Peninsula. Since our chartering of the chapter in 1988, we have implemented service projects that have not only addressed the needs of our community but the needs of our members and families as well.

In addition to embracing the Sorority’s International Program, our chapter has also hosted annual events specific to the community we serve.

Black College Awareness Fair – an annual college fair aimed at promoting the importance and significance of historically Black colleges and universities.

Wine, Croquet & Music Charity Fundraiser – a biennial fundraiser to help fund college scholarships and community service programs.

Universal Sisters Women’s Health Conference (co-sponsor) – through our partnership with the AACHAC.

Soul Stroll for Health (community partner) – through our partnership with the AACHAC.

Holiday Food Pantry program at St. Francis of Assisi Church (East Palo Alto).

California AKA Day at the Capitol – Rho Delta Omega members have chaired or co-chaired this annual legislative day in Sacramento aimed at advocating for public policy change that will impact service delivery to communities of color, women and children.

Previous Chapter Programs and Service Projects

Former programs include: Teen Pearls Club, Earn Save Prosper Club, serving as jurors in the annual BUILD Youth Business Plan Competition, and tree planting projects. We have made donations to local charities, providing clothing and toiletries to women in domestic violence shelters, gift cards to youth aging out of foster care, and donated our time (through in-kind services) to many community-based organizations.

From the inside, out!

Alpha Kappa Alpha believes strongly in encouraging women to excel in their personal and professional lives. To this end, Rho Delta Omega regularly provides mentoring and leadership development training within our chapter meetings, provide a sisters’ network for employment opportunities and encourage members to seek master’s and doctoral degrees in advancement of women and their full potential as community activists. Our training approach includes an annual leadership retreat, and a “Pinkies to Emeralds” mentorship program.