Welcome to the Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter's Website!

Fairfax, Virginia

Dear Friends:

The members of Lambda Kappa Omega (LKO) Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha welcome you to our website.
LKO was chartered in December, 1976 and since that time the programs and services of the chapter have served
countless individuals throughout Fairfax County Virginia.

LKO has over one hundred dedicated members. Following the vision of our national leadership,
Lambda Kappa Omega’s programs are aligned to the national program targets of Alpha Kappa Alpha including
education, health, the black family, economics and entrepreneurship. LKO awards more than $10,000 annually
in scholarships and commits more than five hundred hours of community service to support the elderly,
provide social and support services to children and teens and raising awareness of major health issues
affecting the citizens of Fairfax County. The work of LKO is supported by the Educational and Charitable Foundation of LKO,
a tax exempt 501c(3) organization.

We invite you to browse the website and learn more about the dynamic women of Lambda Kappa Omega and our programs.

Thank you for visiting us and thank you for allowing us to be a part of the Fairfax County service community.

Sincerely,

Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated

LKO Activities

CPDC at Buckman Road:
The Community Preservation and Development Corporation (CPDC) is a program serving families living
in the CPDC housing development at Buckman Road, Alexandria, Virginia.  LKO is partnering
with CPDC to expand the educational and social skills of children of CPDC by conducting
enrichment activities on the first Saturday of each month.

Foundations:
Foundations is a Fairfax County facility for young ladies involved in chronic offenses
and/or delinquent behavior.  LKO is partnering with
the Girls Probation House by mentoring and assisting young ladies 13-17 years of age with gaining
a sense of independence, self control, and self-confidence so they can successfully
return to their homes and communities and build healthy and productive futures.
Monthly events are held with the young ladies.

Single Moms Mother's Day Baskets
The Single Moms Mother's Day Baskets project recognizes single mom's in the Northern Virginia area
by providing them with a 'feel good' basket.  Items, such as toiletries, household and food,
are collected from LKO members to create baskets. Baskets are presented during the Mother's Day
weekend.

Recycling of Cell Phones - Domestic Violence
Members of LKO donate unused cell phones to be presented to local police organization
to aid victims of domestic violence.   Presentations are made in October,
National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Recycling of Eyeglasses - Gift of Sight Program
Members of LKO donate unused eyeglasses to be presented to local organizations
to assist persons of need with vision care.   Presentations are made in December
in conjunction with the Lions Club's Gift of Sight Program.

Kozy Kerchief
Members of LKO will work together to produce scarves for women who are undergoing treatment
for cancer. The one day activity includes cutting, sewing, ironing, and packaging the scarves
for presenting to area hospitals/cancer centers.

Thanksgiving Baskets
Committee members create thanksgiving baskets for presenting to local families
during this special time of the year. Baskets include nonperishable goods as well as gift cards
for area grocers.

Orphan Foundation of America' Care Package' Project
Members of LKO volunteers to assist the Orphan Foundation of America with its 'Care Package' project.
Three times per year, the organization assembles nearly 2500 packages for distributing
to college students without families.

Little Miss AKA Youth Enrichment Program
Information coming soon.

Young Authors Program
The purpose of the Program is to improve reading and writing skills of young children.
Students in 2nd – 6th grade submit a literary entry for competition and the winners become
published authors and illustrators.

Grants
In conjunction with the Educational Charitable Foundation (ECF) of LKO, we award annual grants
to students attending Fairfax County and Loudoun County Public High Schools and community
outreach grants to graduate students, as well as donations to the general scholarship
of a Historically Black College and University.

Download ECF Undergraduate Education Grants
Download ECF Graduate Grants & Fellowships

Other Program Activities American Cancer Society Relay for Life

Ad Hoc Activities

Annual MLK Day of Service
Voter Registration Drive

Mailing Address:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.

Lambda Kappa Omega Chapter

Post Office Box 2323

Fairfax, Virginia 22031

Email:

Information@aka-lko.org

Undergraduate

ECF Estelle Gaymon Grant ($4000)-tuition and fee award for a female Fairfax or Loudoun County
graduating senior who will attend a four-year college or university in the U.S. full-time.

ECF Allied Health Grant ($2000)-tuition and fee award for a Fairfax or Loudoun County
graduating senior or community college student in pursuit of a two-year degree in the allied
health or science profession whose area of interest is cancer patient care.

ECF Alma Palmer Grant ($3500)-tuition and fee award for a female Fairfax or Loudoun County
graduating senior who will attend an HBCU for four years. Currently awarded through 2013.

All forms must be completed and submitted electronically to education@aka-lko.org by March 18, 2011.

Incomplete applications will result in disqualification. Students must provide the names and email
addresses of two professional references (including at least one teacher) and an autobiographical
statement that explains career goals, civic and extra-curricular activities. Students must possess
a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale and provide an electronic
or scanned copy of the latest term grades indicating cumulative grade point average. If selected
as a finalist official high school or GED transcripts are required.

Contact Karen Hughes or LaRonda Peterson at education@aka-lko.org if you have questions
or need additional information.

Download ECF Undergraduate Education Grants

Graduate

Annually ECF awards one grant from each category:

ECF Graduate Research Grant ($2500)-funds graduate studies at George Mason
University in medicine, biomedical research, behavioral sciences or kinesiology, which focus on
innovative treatment and counseling activities for breast, ovarian or children’s cancer.

ECF Graduate Fellowship ($1500)-funds graduate studies in education.

ECF Graduate Fellowship ($1500)-funds general graduate studies (any field).

All application packets must include:

Send ALL materials as one .pdf document to dcor@ecf-lko.org by March 18, 2011.
DO NOT FAX OR SEND HARD COPIES BY MAIL. If you are unable to send .pdf files and
need an exception, please contact Leondra Burchall, Director of Community Outreach and Research
at dcor@ecf-lko.org at least two weeks prior to the deadline.

Download ECF Graduate Grants & Fellowships