Signature
Programs
Signature
Programs
Z-HOPE Zeta's Helping Other People Excel
What is Z-HOPE? 
Why Z-HOPE? |
What are the
objectives of Z-HOPE? |
Stork's Nest
Since 1972, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has enjoyed a partnership with the March of Dimes in an effort to encourage women to seek prenatal care within the first trimester of pregnancy, thereby increasing the prevention of birth defects and infant mortality. Nationwide, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. sponsors over 150 Stork's Nests. Last year, The Stork's Nest program has served over 15,000 women.
The Stork's Nest Program is designed to promote prenatal care participation and healthy behaviors during the pregnancy through two components - incentives and education. Stork's Nest clients "earn" points toward incentives, such as maternity or baby care items, through a variety of positive, health-promoting activities such as attending prenatal care appointments, participating in prenatal education classes, keeping appointments for well-baby visits. The Stork's Nest prenatal education sessions provide information, educational materials, and a variety of other resources and referrals that help clients take good care of themselves and their babies.
In 1997, Zeta celebrated its 25th anniversary of collaboration with the March of Dimes. The program was updated to include a new national logo, new educational materials and new incentive items for those mothers participating in the program.
National Educational
Foundation
The National Educational Foundation of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., a 501(c) 3,
is created and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes. The
principle activities and purpose of the Foundation are to award scholarship
grants to worthy students for the pursuit of higher education; to conduct
community educational programs which will aid in the educational and vocational
improvement in individual and community living standards; to engage in
activities which will aid in the educational development of all women; and to
engage in any appropriate research related to the purposes of the Foundation.
For more information on how to apply for scholarships and grants through Zeta
Phi Beta Sorority's National Educational Foundation, please visit www.ZPhiBNEF.org.
Human Genome Project
Begun formally in 1990, the U.S.
Human Genome Project is a 13-year effort coordinated by the U.S. Department
of Energy and the National Institutes of Health to (1) identify all the
approximate 30,000 genes in human DNA; (2) determine the sequences of the 3
billion chemical base pairs that make up human DNA; (3) store this information
in databases; (4) improve tools for data analysis; (5) transfer related
technologies to the private sector; and (5) address the ethical, legal, and
social issues (ELSI) that may arise from the project.
As leaders in academia, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's National Educational
Foundation was the first Greek lettered organization to address this issue of
concern. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority has undertaken the responsibility to serve
as a link between the scientific community and the general population - the
people whom our local chapters serve in their communities. The Sorority believes
that there is a continuing need in the minority communities for information on
this important project, on the status of genetic research, for encouraging
greater inquiry and involvement by minorities, and an appreciation of the
societal implications of the knowledge gained from this research.
Whether from the perspective of health care, career interest, social and ethical
implications, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority feels very strongly that a case should be
made in lay terms for the inclusion of the African American community in our
country's exploration into genome research. Zeta Phi Beta Sorority's National
Educational Foundation is the lead on our Human Genome initiative. For
more information on upcoming events with the Human Genome Project, please visit www.ZPhiBNEF.org.
Benchmark Programs
Girl Power! - A
Benchmark Program
"Girl Power!" is a multiphase, national public
education campaign sponsored by the Department of Health and Human
Services (HHS) to help encourage and empower 9- to 14-year-old girls to
make the most of their lives. Studies show that girls tend to lose self
confidence and self worth during this pivotal age, becoming less
physically active, performing less well in school, and neglecting their
own interests and aspirations. It's during these years that girls become
more vulnerable to negative outside influences and to mixed messages
about risky behaviors.
In support of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Zeta Phi
Beta supports and endorses this initiative by sponsoring activities that
help pave the way for girls to build confidence, competence and pride in
themselves in order to make more positive decisions in their lives.
Saturday Academy for Conflict Resolution - A Benchmark Program
The Sorority sponsors activities that feature interaction and
role-playing and teaches children to refocus negative energies, as well
as group activities or outings to promote trust and encourage unity.
National Geography Institute - A Benchmark Program
The Sorority sponsors programs to tutor children in geography and
computer science. Some of the goals of this program are for children to
expand their knowledge about their city, state, country and the world;
thereby promoting a greater appreciation of different resources,
languages and cultures.
Celebrating Life! - A National Breast Cancer Education and Awareness
Program
The Celebrating Life Foundation (CLF) is a non-profit organization
devoted to educating the African American community and women of color
about the risk of breast cancer, to encouraging advancements in the
early detection and treatment, and to improving survival rates among
these women." Since its inception, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc has
been on the forefront in the education and awareness of breast cancer -
a disease that profoundly affects African-American women.
American Diabetes Association - African-American Project Team
The only African-American Greek-Letter organization on the Team, Zeta
Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. has been instrumental in promoting the Team's
mission and goals to: (1) educate at least 500,000 African-Americans
about the causes and effect of diabetes; (2) create $25 million in media
impressions; (3) recruit and train volunteers to expand the program; and
(4) establish at least 200 corporate partners.
National Oratorical Contest of Current Events - A Benchmark Program
This program provides youth the opportunity to perform research on
current events that affect their lives and their futures and to use
research findings to speak and influence others.
Adopt-An-Agency
Adopt-An-Agency is a community volunteerism initiative designed to
encourage local chapters to assist other local organizations and
agencies in providing service in their communities by providing valuable
resources, i.e. financial, manpower, or information.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.
A Community Conscious, Action- Oriented
Organization
