objective
In collaboration with The Maya Organization, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Atlantic Region, aims to support mothers in need by providing supplies, promoting prenatal care participation, encouraging healthy behaviors, and equipping them with knowledge and tools towards positive maternal and mental health. The collaborative effort will support the mission of the following initiatives: Stork’s Nest, Maternal Health-Birth Equity, and Mental Health, particularly focusing on postpartum and psychosis.
Partner Organization
The Maya Organization is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission to empower Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) and marginalized birthing people and birth workers. https://www.mayaorganization.org
registration
● Minimum monetary donation for Graduate Chapters and Amicae Auxiliaries is $50 – $200 depending on chapter/auxiliary size (see below for details).
● Minimum monetary donation for Undergraduate Chapters is $50 for all sizes categories.
● Monetary Donations must be made by 11:59 pm on 9/9/2023
● Item Donations must be received at the facility by 9/29/2023.
Z-HOPE™ Eligibility Rules
● Minimum monetary donation for Graduate Chapters and Amicae Auxiliaries is $50 – $200 depending on chapter/auxiliary size (see below for details).
● Minimum monetary donation for Undergraduate Chapters is $50 for all sizes categories.
● Monetary Donations must be made by 11:59 pm on 9/9/2023
● Item Donations must be received at the facility by 9/29/2023.
Project Implementation Guide
● Monetary donations must be submitted to the region via paypal.me/zphibatlanticregion
● Item donations must be selected from the provided wish list at WISH LIST LINK.
● During the conference, Sorors and Amicae will sign up to volunteer during the community baby shower.
Z-HOPE™ Points Distribution (Monetary Donations)
Z-HOPE™ Points Distribution (Item Donations)
All Chapters/Amicae Auxiliaries
● 25 points for every 25 items donated.
Please note: Zeta Male Networks and Zeta Youth Groups are not eligible for Z-HOPE™ points; however, they are encouraged to support the efforts of their sponsoring chapters.
Bonus Points: Chapters and Amicae Auxiliaries who volunteer to assist at the Community Baby Shower during ARLC in addition to making monetary and or item donations will be eligible for a one-time bonus of 25 Z-HOPE™ points.
Z-HOPE™ Reporting:
To report participation to the Zeta Service Management System (ZSMS), follow these steps:
All Z-HOPE™ programs must be logged in to the Zeta Service Management System via the international website: zphib1920.org/programs-initiatives/z-hope/zsms/
Entries are due 11:59pm EST on 11/4/2023, to earn Z-HOPE™ points based on the designated structure.
For Z-HOPE™ inquiries:
Corisa Myers
Atlantic Region Z-HOPE™ Director
arzhopedirector18@gmail.com
Kimberly Tetterton
Atlantic Region Z-HOPE™ Co-Director
arzhopecodirector18@gmail.com
For Mental Health inquiries:
Tanoa Bettis
Atlantic Region Mental Health Coordinator
armentalhealthtb@gmail.com
For Stork’s Nest inquiries:
Maliyka Muhammad
Atlantic Region Stork’s Nest Coordinator
atlanticregionstorksnestcoord@gmail.com