P.I.N.K. Ivy Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable affiliate of the Zeta Sigma Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
The mission of P.I.N.K Ivy Foundation is to empower residents of Portland metropolitan community through socio-economic development, health education and positive youth engagement. We accomplish this by partnering with Zeta Sigma Omega and other community organization to host community events, donate supplies and award scholarships. This year, our focus is youth engagement though our All Kinds of Action program.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, the country’s first Greek-letter organization established by Black college women, was founded on January 15, 1908, at Howard University. The sorority was established to enrich and encourage the intellectual pursuits of college women. The ideal of high ethical standards, scholastic achievement, and dedication to “service to all mankind” continues to be the focus of the organization.
Roberta Vann and LaVerne Bagley Brown, along with several other young women from the Portland area helped to charter Oregon's first chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Zeta Sigma Omega.
Zeta Sigma Omega was chartered November 25, 1955, has been providing various services throughout the communities of Oregon and Southwest Washington for over 65 years, emphasizing empowering families, building economic wealth, enhancing the environment, advocating for Social Justice and uplifting our community.
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