The Big Brothers/Big Sisters of America program was implemented during the fraternity's 1990 General Convention.The two organizations signed an agreement to assist each other in reaching their goals of working toward the positive development of African-American youth and empowering their families and communities. The focus of this partnership is to:
· Increase the number of African-American children exposed to positive African-American adult role models;
· Increase minority representation on local Big Brothers/Big Sisters' Board of Directors;
· Increase positive perceptions of both organizations in the African-American community;
· Expose African-American boys of Big Brothers/Big Sisters programs to positive Alpha role models and
the programs of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.
JUMP Grant: Federally funded by the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, this program matches men of color with boys of color who are students at Asbury Park Middle School. This one to one Mentoring program will have the Mentors meet for one hour weekly with their Mentee at the school for at least one academic year. Program goals will assist the children with core-curriculum requirements. Program activities and match relationships will empower the students promoting a positive self concept, thus lowering the risk of their becoming involved in delinquent behavior (measurements look at violence, drug and alcohol use, peer relationships, academic achievement, community involvement and parent involvement). For more information download 2004 Project Description. To become a mentor download Mentor Application