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The Fraternity began Guide Right, its national service out-reach program, in 1922. Today, National Guide Right programs provide programming, role models, mentors, and financial assistance for at risk youth in communities throughout the country.
In order to serve young men between the ages of 5 and 25, the mission of the Guide Right Committee is to promote goals, aims, and objectives of the fraternity, in a manner that is consistent to and appropriate for our targeted audiences. To uphold the original charge of Guide Right, and to incorporate the necessary tools which will enable us to adapt to today's changing landscape and environment.
Charitable Events / Activities
Joshua Sykes Charitable - www.joshuasykes.com
The Annual Joshua Sykes Charity Golf Tournament is a charitable event that is named after the late charter member. Proceeds from this tournament is disbursed into various Guide Right programs that the chapter sponsors. |
Rise Program
The RISE Program, which was founded in 1974, serves children age’s birth to six years in the West Alabama area that have known or suspected disabilities. NAC sponsors several programs throughout the year. |
College Fund/UNCF
The College Fund/UNCF is a program subsidizing traditional Black colleges and universities. The Northport Alumni Chapter donates to the UNCF for each year |
Thanksgiving Outreach
The Chapter donates a full meal to several families in the community.
Christmas Outreach
The Chapter donates toys for several children in the community. |
Adopt-A-Mile
The Adopt-A-Mile program is a economic development project emphasizing the beautification of the community. We beautify our mile each quarter. This is a great time to meet members of the community as well as continue our strong brotherhood. |
St Jude Research Hospital
St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility anywhere. Discoveries made there have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. NAC supports St. Jude through “Sunday of Hope” with Cornerstone Full Gospel Church, First Baptist Church (Aliceville) and Greenwood Baptist Church. |
Youth Basketball Sponsorship Program
The Youth Sponsorship Program is a program in which Northport Alumni provide the uniforms, basketball coaching techniques, and mentorship to the young men of the community.
United Cerebral Palsy of West Alabama
The NAC supports the UCP each year by volunteering, providing hygiene products during the holiday season as well as participating in the Telethon in order to raise money for the program |
Kappa League - http://northportKL.com
The Kappa League or Kappa Leadership Development League is a mentoring program for young men. It operates under the auspices of Kappa Alpha Psi's National Guide Right Program, which is designed specifically to assist in the educational and occupational guidance of youth. There is instruction on substance abuse, cultural diversity, and personal hygiene. The biggest emphasis is on leadership & organizational skills building and the pursuit of higher education. Interested in Kappa League, please contact Michael Mullen - northportkl@hotmail.com
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