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How was your summer? We have all heard that question. It’s a common question asked this time of year, and someone recently posed the question to me. I am sure they were asking about vacations and recreational activities, but a single word came to my mind—impactful!

That word does not describe the outcomes of my actions alone; it describes our chapter, Sigma Mu Lambda (SML). During a period of well-deserved rest for most chapters within our fraternity, the brothers of SML elected to keep our hands on the plow and do the work to advance the mission of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. in Montgomery and Chester Counties!

The Educational Activities Committee organized a successful four-day fundraising effort that occurred between 11/15/2023 and 11/19/2023 that raised more than $4,000 for scholarships!

On Saturday 11/4/2023, Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Mu Lambda Chapter, co-organized an event to discuss issues pertaining to black maternal health.

POTTSTOWN, Pa. - Folks who didn't have all the fixins to have a Memorial Day picnic got a special treat Wednesday in Pottstown.

The food pantry at Bethel Community Church packed bags of groceries to give out to those who need them.

They distributed 150 bags stuffed with black Angus hamburgers, hot dogs, buns, baked beans, ketchup and mustard and apples.

They say Pottstown has been hit hard by the coronavirus crisis.

"Communities like Pottstown are ravaged by the pandemic. That combined with people being locked in, being able to give the food to the people who need the food and provide some relief is really important, we think," said Gerald Baron with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

He said a lot of people in Pottstown have lost their jobs, been furloughed, or been hit with pay cuts.

POTTSTOWN — The makings of a small Memorial Day picnic will be provided free to needy families on Wednesday from the food pantry at Bethel Community Church of Pottstown.

The Brother Rev. Vernon Ross, pastor, said there are 150 sets of black angus hamburgers (six to a box); hot dogs, buns, Bush's baked beans, ketchup and mustard.

Bethel Community Church of Pottstown is located at 575 N. Keim St. and the food will be distributed from 1 to 4 p.m.

The food distribution event is undertaken in partnership with Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Sigma Mu Lambda Chapter.

Sigma Mu Lambda's first set of chapter officers are installed by Area Director Brother John E. Davis, Jr.

Summary of images of Good Works from November 2022