Signature Programs
Vice President
Sydney L. Adams
As the Vice President and Program Chairman of the Monarch Awards Foundation, I am honored to lead transformative community service initiatives that significantly improve the lives of at-risk children and families in Chicago and beyond.
Our mission is bold: to break down barriers and bridge the gap between our history and the future by empowering, supporting, and uplifting our communities in the areas of Youth Enrichment, Health and Wellness, Global Poverty, Economic Security, Human Rights, and Social Justice.
We are dedicated to building strong partnerships with civic, social, and local organizations that share our mission and values, amplifying the impact of our collective efforts.
Join the movement. Attend our events, support our initiatives, and collaborate with us in this vital mission. Together, we can spark change, drive progress, and leave a meaningful legacy in our ever-changing world.
MLK Day of Service
To honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., our members lead and support community service projects, educational enrichment for teens and community engagement in the Chicago area on this national holiday.
Spring Eggstravaganza
Held during the Spring, this fun-filled family event allows families and children an opportunity to interact socially and participate in interactive and traditional games.
Community Expo featuring
the Annual Music and Arts Explosion
Our Back-to-School event celebrates children and their families by offering free school supplies, haircuts, dental exams, medical screenings, toys, clothing, games, entertainment, seminars, personal items and so much more.
Annual Community Feeding
Monarch Awards Foundation, Inc. began the Community Feeding Program in 2005 in an effort to support food insecure families in the Englewood community through a partnership with Beautiful Zion Missionary Baptist Church. This event provides food, health screening, personal items and so much more for the Thanksgiving holiday.
Monarch Awards Foundation, Inc.: A Tribute to Black Men
In 1983, the inaugural “A Tribute to Black Men” gala honored 12 distinguished Black men for their outstanding contributions and accomplishments. Since its inception, "A Tribute to Black Men" has honored many unsung heroes who have made outstanding contributions to society through their professions, civic or community service.
Teen Esteem Program
Teen Esteem Program is a mentoring program designed to enrich the lives of high school girls. Established in 2001 to address the personal and social enhancement needs of young ladies that are not always met through their academic institutions, the Teen Esteem Program helps prepare high school girls for challenges within and beyond high school.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.® International Programs
2026 - 2030 International Program Overview
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Champion Service.
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Empowering Sisterhood.
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Transforming the World.
Under the leadership of Mrs. Charletta Wilson Jacks, the 2026–2030 International Program of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is a bold and transformational call to action designed to strengthen communities, empower families, elevate future leaders, and expand the global impact of service.
Grounded in the organization’s historic mission of Service to All Mankind®, this administration advances a modern, measurable, and member-centered approach to service, one that is flexible enough to meet local community needs while scalable enough to create worldwide impact.
Developed through conversations with members, chapter leaders, educators, families, business professionals, and community stakeholders across the sisterhood, the 2026–2030 program reflects a shared vision for initiatives that are customizable, sustainable, collaborative, and impactful. The result is a comprehensive framework that empowers chapters of every size and capacity to meet the unique needs of their communities while creating lasting global impact.
At the center of this administration’s work is the signature program: AKA Foster the Future: From Here to Hope.
