Our History
AKA-Lade Foundation was established in 2006 as the philanthropic arm of Lambda Alpha Omega Chapter. AKA-Lade is a 501(c)3 organization that works in partnership with Lambda Alpha Omega to provide programs and services that empower communities in need.
AKA-Lade Foundation supports programs that enhance the health, welfare, economic, and educational development of individuals and families; and promotes appreciation for the arts. Program areas include:
Economic Empowerment
Financial and economic literacy
Entrepreneurship
Empowerment for low-income families
Education and Scholarship
Reading and literacy
Academic excellence for elementary and high school students
College preparation and career development
Miss FASHIONETTA® Teen Mentorship Program
Arthalia E. Jackson College Scholarship Fund
Fine Arts
Arts programs for youth in underserved communities
Promotion for appreciation of the arts
Arts Education
Health
Health education and/or wellness in underserved communities
Education and awareness of auto-immune diseases
Programs that promote nutrition and fitness in children and youth
