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Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated
Iota Lambda Chapter


Alpha Cares Program

A Program of Iota Lambda Chapter
of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
A collaboration between Central Indiana March of Dimes
and Iota Lambda Chapter
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        On June 18, 2008, Iota Lambda Chapter initiated a groundbreaking program adopting the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Methodist Hospital for special support. This initiative is a local expansion upon the national partnership between Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and the Central Indiana March of Dimes/March for babies. Details on the program and photographs of the inaugural event are provided below. The "Alpha Cares" program has already received Fraternal recognition at the regional and national levels. Program details and photos are courtesy of Br. Mark J. Webster.

Purpose of Program

        Is to adopt the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Methodist Hospital and to provide assistance to staff and families of Unit. By adopting NICU unit this allows the families the support they need during the development of their child during the stay in the Neo Natal Unit.

Program Implementation

        This program of adopting the unit will be implemented in several components:

1. Iota Lambda will provide dinner receptions to families and staff throughout the year.
2. Iota Lambda will collect Teddy Bears to distribute to families with children in the Neo Natal Unit.
3. Iota Lambda will distribute family packs consisting of personal hygiene items that families can use during stay in unit.
4. Iota Lambda will research the opportunity to remodel the parents' overnight room to make more comfortable and update furniture.
5. Will assist the March of Dimes with Volunteers for special projects of the unit on as needed basis.

Program Partners

This program will operate with the following community partners:

Real Taste Catering Inc,
Minority Health Coalition
Peace in the Streets
Marion County Health Department
Circle City Father Coalition
Washington Park Family Center

Alpha Cares Program contact: Mark J. Webster

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