SM-LAC has answered the call to international service.
In 2005, we established our Inaugural Voyage to South Africa. Toys, school supplies, and monetary donations were given to the Adelaide Tambo School for the physically disabled. In 2007, the Chapter traveled to Rio De Janeiro and Salvador, Brazil to assist impoverished youth.
On June 10, 2009, we joined forces with our sisters in the Marietta-Roswell Alumnae Chapter traveling to the West African nation of Ghana. We dedicated a drinking well providing clean water for the village of Assissiriwa (located in Kumasi, the Ashanti Kingdom of Ghana). We also provided desks and chairs for students at a newly-constructed school.
Kamarah Angus
Locally, SM-LAC added its voice to worldwide conversation by promoting the theme, “Stop AIDS: Keep the Promise,” through World AIDS Day December 1, 2009. Additionally, on March 13, 2009, we focused on the necessity of having clean drinking water as we heeded the call of International Day of Service.
The chapter has also collaborated with established agencies, such as: World Relief Organization, assisting with the earthquake disaster in Haiti; World Vision, adopting a child/family in Haiti; and Jerusalem House, bringing fellowship to our community in need.
Dedicated to meeting the needs of our world’s children living in extreme poverty — whether here or abroad — SM-LAC paired up with Refugee Family Service from 2009 – 2013 for, “A Book, A Blanket, and A Bear,” a read-time program to work on improving literacy in our community.
In June 2011, we “Cruised with a Purpose” to Grand Cayman and Cozumel to build a chicken coop, deliver school supplies, and personal care items to the orphanages.
In 2016, SM-LAC sorors visited Belize and donated computers and reading materials to the student library at Hattieville Government School.
As SM-LAC moves further into the 21st century, our chapter continues to strategically impact the plight of people living across the diaspora by strengthening our community’s awareness and involvement, with a primary focus on women and girls.