BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Upsilon Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated delivered toiletry items, canned goods, and non-perishable dry items to the Greater Birmingham Ministries.
The “Greater Birmingham Ministries strives to serve God’s purpose of justice and peace by assuaging the wounds of the community and struggling in the community to realize more just systems and more faithful relationships.” “Greater Birmingham Ministries is a not-for-profit multi-faith, multi-racial organization dedicated to serving people in need, pursuing justice, and building stronger communities.”
Upon arrival at GBM, Upsilon Eta Omega received a hearty welcome by Penny Brown, Volunteer Coordinator, the staff, and her very special little helper for the day, Carter. Other members of the staff assisted members of the sorority with unloading vehicles filled with donations. Once unpacked, Sorority members took a tour of the facility while Mrs. Brown provided details on the operation of GBM and the need for donations.
The cupboards of Greater Birmingham Ministries were bare and in need of items for families for the holidays. We are “trusting God to receive donations from other groups and organizations such as Alpha Kappa Alpha,” said Mrs. Brown. “We will disburse bags of groceries, toys, and other items to 50 families a day during the holiday season.”
Before departing the facility, Upsilon Eta Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, surprised Penny Brown and staff members with a monetary donation of $900 to use in meeting the needs of the facility to be of service to families for the holiday season.
