Z-HOPE
From the Sorority's inception, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has long
demonstrated an interest in serving the needs of the community. Spanning the
Sorority's nearly thirty-year partnership with the March of Dimes to its
relationship with the Human Genome Project, Zeta Phi Beta has been at the
forefront of anticipating the ever-changing needs of society.
It is
within this framework that International Grand Basileus Barbara C. Moore proudly
introduces the new International Service Initiative for Zeta Phi Beta Sorority,
Inc.: Z-HOPE: Zetas Helping Other People Excel ™. "Since 1920, our national
service programs have evolved to meet the critical societal needs of the time,"
said International Grand Basileus Moore. "This administration has identified
some key areas of concern as part of our programmatic thrust, and all of our
efforts will be consolidated under the banner of Z-HOPE."
What is
Z-Hope?
Z-HOPE is an interactive, holistic and multidimensional outreach
service initiative designed to enhance, cultivate and empower participants to
develop health promoting lifestyle choices across the lifespan. Z-HOPE builds on
the Sorority's legacy of service by offering a service initiative that addresses
the mission-critical needs of a shifting population. Z-HOPE will facilitate
age-appropriate program implementation in the 500+ communities served by Zeta
Phi Beta Sorority's chapters and affiliates around the world. Z-HOPE promotes
community collaboration by encouraging Zeta chapters to partner with existing
community organizations and resources to provide optimal quality programs.
Z-HOPE provides Zeta chapters with a comprehensive training manual that targets
program development to meet the unique cultural needs of the African-American
community and persons of color.
