Committed to Service, African-American Greek Fraternities and Sororities Respond to Crisis
(Milwaukee) In response to the water crisis in Flint, Mich., the National Pan-Hellenic Council, Inc. (NPHC) Milwaukee Graduate Chapter announces the launch of its campaign, “Clean Water for Flint Water Collection and Donation,” and invites the community to attend its donation rally on Saturday, January 30, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Complete Warehouse located at 2207 S. 114th St. (Dock A6/A7) in West Allis. NHPC of Milwaukee will transport the donated water to Flint on Sunday, Jan. 31. Money raised will apply toward the associated costs of transport and shipping.
On January 16, 2016, U.S. President Barack Obama declared a state of emergency in Michigan and ordered federal aid to support the city of Flint, which has been contending with lead-contaminated drinking water for almost two years. Lead poisoning can produce lifelong health effects, and developing children who are exposed to lead even at low levels are at risk of brain damage, behavioral problems and learning disabilities.
In addition to donating water on January 30, Milwaukee residents can assist NHPC and its members in a number of ways:
On Thursday, Jan. 28 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., donate water (bottles and 2.5 gallon drums are welcome) and drop it off at Gee’s Clippers located at 2215 N. Dr. Martin Luther King Dr.
Consider helping by donating money online via “Milwaukee Greeks for Flint Clean Water Drive” at GoFundMe.com
Or make a donation to the “NPHC Water Drive – 7955” at the U.S. Bank located at 6950 W. State St., inside of Pick’ n Save grocery store.
“Water is a basic human right and all people deserve access to safe, affordable drinking water and sanitation,” says NHPC of Milwaukee President Bridget Robinson. “We seek to engage our chapters of the ‘Divine Nine,’ our collective members and partners in the civic duty and responsibility to provide resources necessary to meet the needs of the families and children impacted by this national disaster. Our goal is to fill up an entire semi-truck with water and deliver it all to Flint.”
The National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated (NPHC) is currently composed of nine International Greek letter Sororities and Fraternities: Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc., Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc., and Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. NPHC promotes interaction through forums, meetings and other mediums for the exchange of information and engages in cooperative programming and initiatives through various activities and functions. The NPHC of Milwaukee is designed to support the collaborated agenda of its affiliate organizations dealing with matters of mutual concern.
For more information about NPHC Milwaukee Graduate Chapter’s “Clean Water for Flint Water Collection and Donation” send an email to nhpcmke@gmail.com.