Sorority donates to local HBCU Paine College on ‘Giving Tuesday’

Posted By: S. Moore on November 30, 2023

AUGUSTA, Ga (WJBF) – It is “Giving Tuesday. Each year, this is the day people are encouraged to go the extra mile to do something good for others.

Many groups use this time to donate toward charities and organizations to help make a difference. The ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated’s Zeta Xi Omega chapter in Augusta made a donation to local HBCU Paine College.

This is part of the organization’s “Uplift Our Local Community” initiative.

The sorority and its local chapter also provide food for underserved children and services for people in need year round.

SOURCE News Channel WJBF News
If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email!

Share

S. Moore
N/A, Customer Success Engineer
Spelman College class of 2017
Member Since November 2022

Comments

Please Login To Post Comments...
Email:	Password:

More From This Author

Owner of Slutty Vegan to speak at Savannah State commencement

Walgreens - Celebrates Black Excellence in Pharmacy!

CF Industries Partners with HBCU CONNECT on Successful Diversity Recruitment Event Focused on Diverse Engineers!

Join Our Growing Team & Build a Brighter Future At Wells Fargo! - APPLY TODAY

Make a Difference in Healthcare! Explore Careers at GSK

Explore Exciting Careers at Pharmavite! We're Hiring in Production, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain. APPLY NOW!

Latest News

Khujo Goodie & James Artissen - Whole Room Lit (Prod By Lil Jon & Rick Rubin)

“Whole Room Lit” by Khujo Goodie, and James Artissen is an anthem built to ignite high-energy from the first beat drop. Produced by Lil Jon, Rick Rubin, and Mr. Confidential-Records the track fuses ha ...more
Lenell Johnson • 107 Views • April 11th, 2026

VSU To Host Roland Martin And Distinguished Panel For Live Taping Ahead Of Statewide Special Election

Virginia State University will host renowned journalist and media personality Roland Martin along with a distinguished panel for a special live taping ahead of an upcoming statewide special election. ...more
Will Moss • 194 Views • April 8th, 2026

N.C. A&T's Hairston College to Host Annual Health and Human Sciences Week

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (April 8, 2026) - The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will host its annual Health ...more
Will Moss • 184 Views • April 8th, 2026

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Hosts 94th South Central Regional Conference in Shreveport, Louisiana

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® (AKA) recently hosted its 94th South Central Regional Conference at the Shreveport Convention Center in Shreveport, Louisiana. Themed “The Real Deal: Betting ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 402 Views • April 7th, 2026

N.C. A&T Degrees Earn High Marks in U.S. News Best Graduate Program Rankings 2026

N.C. A&T graduate programs surge in U.S. News rankings, with rehabilitation counseling jumping 31 spots to #18 nationally and the MBA program maintaining its position as the #1 HBCU MBA in America at ...more
Will Moss • 385 Views • April 7th, 2026

Popular News

Louisiana Upholds Life Sentence to Black Man For Stealing Hedge Trimmers in 1997

While this may not be HBCU related news, as an AFrican American male, I had to share this appalling decision by the Louisiana court system to keep a man in jail with a life sentence for such a petty c ...more
Will Moss • 403,025 Views • August 6th, 2020

Blonde Instagram Model Goes Viral for Graduating from HBCU and Pledging Delta Sigma Theta!

A blonde woman is going viral this morning, for graduating from A Historically Black College while pledging a Black sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. @Blonde_HBCU The woman, an IG ...more
Will Moss • 187,000 Views • November 30th, 2020

Apple to Invest over $40 Million Dollars into HBCUs - Time to major in Computer Science!!!

On Tuesday Johnny C. Taylor, President and CEO of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund stopped by “NewsOne Now” to make a major announcement that could literally change the lives of thousands of HBCU st ...more
Will Moss • 128,796 Views • March 11th, 2015

North Carolina HBCU Unity Day

Shaw University - Elizabeth City State University - Johnson C. Smith University - Fayetteville State University - Livingstone College - North Carolina A&T State University - North Carolina Central Uni ...more
Reginald Culpepper • 106,913 Views • August 8th, 2016

Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith to Donate $50 Million to Support STEM Students at HBCUs

The Student Freedom Initiative announced today a $50 million personal gift from Robert F. Smith, philanthropist and Founder, Chairman and CEO of Vista Equity Partners. This gift matches the initial fu ...more
Will Moss • 84,132 Views • October 22nd, 2020

	HBCU CONNECT Central State University class of 1995
	rickey johnson Other College... class of
	Will Moss Hampton University class of 1995
	Jordan Davis University of the District of Columbia class of 2025
	Reginald Culpepper Clark Atlanta University class of 1998
	Randi Payton University of the District of Columbia class of 1982
	Joel Savage class of 1993
	Anica Oaks University of San Francisco class of 2012
	LaMarr Blackmon Cal St Univ, Long Beach class of 1992

News Menu

Browse Content

Active Bloggers

N.C. A&T Degrees Earn High Marks in U.S. News Best Graduate Program Rankings 2026

Kick Off Conference Weekend at the HBCU CONNECT VIP Professional Networking Reception on April 30th in Washington, DC

Register Now For This Upcoming Diagnostic Imaging Virtual Info Session and Q&A with Providence on April 16th

URGENT: Kentucky State University Faces Legislative Threat - NAACP Emergency Zoom Meeting Tonight

Sorority donates to local HBCU Paine College on ‘Giving Tuesday’

Khujo Goodie & James Artissen - Whole Room Lit (Prod By Lil Jon & Rick Rubin)

VSU To Host Roland Martin And Distinguished Panel For Live Taping Ahead Of Statewide Special Election

N.C. A&T's Hairston College to Host Annual Health and Human Sciences Week

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated Hosts 94th South Central Regional Conference in Shreveport, Louisiana

N.C. A&T Degrees Earn High Marks in U.S. News Best Graduate Program Rankings 2026

Louisiana Upholds Life Sentence to Black Man For Stealing Hedge Trimmers in 1997

Blonde Instagram Model Goes Viral for Graduating from HBCU and Pledging Delta Sigma Theta!

Apple to Invest over $40 Million Dollars into HBCUs - Time to major in Computer Science!!!

North Carolina HBCU Unity Day

Black Billionaire Robert F. Smith to Donate $50 Million to Support STEM Students at HBCUs

•	News
•	View Latest Posts
•	View Most Popular Posts
•	View Subscriptions
•	Posting Instructions

•	Blogs
•	Career Content
•	Career Fairs
•	Career Video Channel
•	Career Video Tips
•	Employer Strategies & Success
•	Employer Testimonials
•	Entrepreneurial Updates
•	Events
•	Famous HBCU Alumni
•	Graduate School Info
•	HBCU CONNECT Announcements
•	HBCU Queens
•	HBCU Radio
•	HBCU Sports
•	Health & Wellness
•	Links
•	Magazine Articles
•	News
•	Partnerships
•	Photos
•	Polls & Voting
•	Profiles In Leadership
•	Promotional Videos
•	Recently Hired
•	Recruiters
•	Scholarship Tips
•	Videos