KAPPA ALPHA PSI FOUNDATION OF METROPOLITAN BALTIMORE INC

BALTIMORE, Maryland, 21217-3606 United States

Mission Statement

The Foundation’s purpose is to support the philanthropic interests of the Baltimore Alumni Chapter thereby improving the human condition for the Baltimore Metropolitan area’s communities, families and individuals in need. The vision of the KAΨFMB is to assume a leadership position in to improve the quality of life and futures of the disadvantaged citizenry of the Baltimore Metropolitan Area. The mission of the Kappa Alpha Psi Foundation of Metropolitan Baltimore is to inspire Baltimore’s youth to realize their potential and to improve the quality of life for the distressed communities of Metropolitan Baltimore through community service, youth development and charitable giving. To fulfill its mission, the KAΨFMB: ◾Leverages the Human and Financial Resources of the Baltimore Alumni Chapter, ◾Cultivates a Culture of Giving within the Baltimore Alumni Chapter, and ◾Educates the members of the Baltimore Alumni Chapter to ensure that they are able to make sound philanthropic decisions

About This Cause

What is the Benchmark Kappa Youth Leadership Institute? The Benchmark Kappa Youth Leadership Institute is the Baltimore Alumni Chapter's and its Foundation's contribution to the Guide Right/Kappa League movement. The initiative seeks to increase the high school retention, graduation and college enrollment and graduation rates of low-income, underrepresented students from Baltimore City. The goal of the program is to foster a sense of achievement while preparing and inspiring first-generation, low-income and academically ambitious minority males from disadvantaged communities to not only meet colleges’ and universities’ admission standards but to matriculate and graduate. Program Objectives ◾Increase the number of low income academically promising students from Baltimore City, who complete high school and apply to and attend post-secondary educational institutions. ◾Provide general guidance and support for at risk youth. ◾Promote personal and social responsibility among at-risk-youth. ◾Encourage participation in service and community activities among at risk students. Our Students Our Scholars are comprised of first generation, low income and academically promising middle school minority males who pledge a commitment to five years of programming. These young men are dreamers, leaders and achievers who has expressed interest in and are aspiring careers in Engineering, Education, Medicine, Criminal Justice, Law, Business, and Humanities among many others.

KAPPA ALPHA PSI FOUNDATION OF METROPOLITAN BALTIMORE INC
1207 Eutaw Pl
BALTIMORE, Maryland 21217-3606
United States
Unique Identifier 521944540