Theta Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. celebrated the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s holiday and birthday Monday, January 15, 2018 by donating 32 backpacks filled with male hygiene products to two non-profit organizations. The Chapter encompasses Bartow, Carroll, Floyd, and Polk counties and makes a concerted effort to participate in activities and donates to organizations in each of the counties.  For its MLK Day of Service Community Impact Day, the chapter members chose two organizations in Carroll County – Alice’s House and the Re-Entry Coalition, Inc.

According to its website, Alice’s House was established in 1997 and has served more than 250 children. The children come to the House for many reasons, including abuse, neglect and other challenging family situations. Its mission is to provide an environment in which the children can feel safe and thrive.

Alice’s House provides services based on the conviction that each youth in residence is an individual with the right to the kind of care that meets his or her needs. The organization believes it is important to preserve and strengthen each child’s family relationships whenever possible.

Most children are placed in Alice’s House by the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services. Priority is given to the youth of Carroll County. The other recipient of Theta Omicron Omega Chapter’s MLK community service was the Re-Entry Coalition, Inc.

The Re-Entry Coalition reintegrates formerly incarcerated clients into the community, reducing recidivism (the tendency of a convicted criminal to reoffend) and improving public safety according to its website. This is accomplished by providing support and connections to needed services in the community after prisoners have been released from prison, and providing programs inside the prison prior to their release date.

Re-Entry Coalition, Inc. is entering into its 7th year working collaboratively with The Georgia Department of Corrections providing the Re-Entry program to the community serving over 1,300 clients.

“These are just two of many deserving non-profits in our service area. What a wonderful way to commence the new year and recognize and observe the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr’s Holiday and birthday,” said Theta Omicron Omega Chapter President, Mrs. Sherry Turner.

Should you like more information about the Theta Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., please visit and like its Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=theta%20omicron%20omega.

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Group Photo of Member Supporters of Carroll County service area; Seated Left to Right: Barbara Green, Vice President and Chair of Programs Yvonne Prater, Chapter President Sherry Turner, and Dr. Jacqueline Michael. Standing Left to Right: Kimiko Sanders, Shalicia Thomas, Angela Kersh Campbell, Karla Kincade, Marcheria Jessie, and Sandra Roberts.