Go to High School, Go to College: The "Go-To-High-School, Go-To-College" program, established in 1920, concentrates on the importance of completing secondary and collegiate education as a road to advancement.
Project Alpha: Project Alpha is a collaborative effort between the March of Dimes Foundation and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. This program was developed to increase the knowledge of the young African American males of the consequences of teenage pregnancy from the male perspective.
A Voteless People is a Hopeless People: "A Voteless People is a Hopeless People" was initiated as a National Program of Alpha during the 1930's when many African-Americans had the right to vote but were prevented from voting because of poll taxes, threats of reprisal, and lack of education about the voting process. Voter education and registration has remained a dominant focus of our outreach activity for over 80 years.
Brother’s Keeper: Brother’s Keeper is a service program developed with the mission of advocating for and improving the quality of life for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. brothers, their spouses, and widows who are retired, are elders, have disabilities and are ailing.
College Life to Corporate Life: The College Life to Corporate Life Initiative (C2C) was created to develop the human resources of Alpha Phi Alpha and cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with corporate partners.
Leadership Development Institute: The LDI program prepares outstanding high school students in the vital skills of leadership, college preparation and effective group interaction. Living on a college campus for four days under the direction of recognized community leaders, these young men participate in important leadership development activities. During the Institute the student participants (known as Ambassadors) begin the training and grooming to assume the roles of leaders and productive citizens throughout their communities. Most importantly they join a network of support that is available to assist them in reaching their goals and aspirations.
Alpha Alpha Lambda Community Development, Inc. Scholarship and Educational Fund, Inc. is a non-profit 501c (3) corporation founded by the brothers of Alpha Alpha Lambda Community Development, Inc. Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., the fund’s main purpose is to raise money for scholarships given to worthy students seeking a post-secondary education. In addition, the fund supports other educational and leadership activities designed to shape the minds and talents of our young people.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Contest: Held each January, The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. oratorical contest features 7th and 8th grade young men from the greater Newark community.
Johnson & Williams Science Awards: Awarded to two graduating seniors with a science major from Essex County College
The Marion B. Frederick Scholarship: Awarded to a graduate from an Essex
County High School
While we have achieved a great deal since our local chapter was founded October 13, 1926, there is much more to
do as we march onward and upward toward our goal. Let us move forward with passion, but also with purpose. And
most of all, let us be mindful of the timeless mission of our Fraternity: Alpha Phi Alpha develops leaders,
promotes brotherhood and academic excellence, while providing service and advocacy for our communities.
The energy and passion of this campaign will firmly establish Alpha Alpha Lambda Community Development, Inc. Chapter as a
leader in our
community. By doing the work of Alpha and preparing our young men in particular for future uplift, our voice
will be heard, our ideas will be shared, and the impact of our contributions to the greater Newark community
will be further realized.